GM is considering dropping the least powerful engine in the Chevy Blazer line-up, GM Authority has learned from sources close to the matter.
| Engine | Fuel | Aspiration | Transmission | Horsepower @ RPM | Torque @ RPM | Axle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L I-4 LCV | Gasoline | Atmospheric | 9-speed Automatic M3D | 193 @ 6300 | 188 @ 4400 | 3.80 |
| 2.0L I-4 LSY | Gasoline | Turbo | 9-speed Automatic M3T | 227 @ 500 | 258 @ 1500-4000 | 3.47 |
| 3.6L V-6 LGX | Gasoline | Atmospheric | 9-speed Automatic M3V | 308 @ 6600 | 270 @ 5000 | 3.49 |
The 2021 Chevy Blazer is available with a choice of three gasoline engines – the naturally aspirated 2.5L I4 LCV, rated at 193 horsepower and 188 pound-feet of torque, the turbocharged 2.0L I4 LSY, which produces 227 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque, and the naturally aspirated 3.6L V6 LGX, which makes 308 horsepower and 270 pound-feet of torque. All three are mated to GM’s nine-speed automatic transmission.
The LCV is part of the Ecotec engine family, and made its debut in the 2013 Cadillac ATS and 2013 Chevy Malibu. From what we hear, it is not a popular choice among Chevy Blazer buyers, though this may partly be because it is available only in the base L and 1LT trim levels. The 2LT, 3LT and Premier all come with a choice of the LSY and LGX engines, while the RS is fitted exclusively with the LGX. None of these are offered with the LCV.
It could be that the LCV is unpopular because it is available only with the lowest trim levels. However, removing it entirely from the Blazer would bring Chevy’s crossover more in line with its closest rivals – notably the Ford Edge, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Toyota Highlander. It may be significant that the least powerful engine available in any of these vehicles produces 243 horsepower, or over 25 percent more than the LCV.
If it happens, the removal of the 2.5L LCV engine will likely take place for the 2022 model year. This means that Chevrolet may be building examples of the Blazer with the LCV engine for only a few more weeks. It is also expected to be the only major change for the vehicle in 2022 – the vehicle is not expected to undergo a refresh until the 2023 model year.
As we reported recently, the Chevy Blazer currently spends only 31 days on dealer lots before being sold. This is just over half the 60 days considered optimum for the U.S. auto industry. A supply period this short suggests high demand, or insufficient supply, or a combination of the two.
Sales Results - Q4 2020 - USA - Chevrolet
| MODEL | Q4 2020 / Q4 2019 | Q4 2020 | Q4 2019 | YTD 2020 / YTD 2019 | YTD 2020 | YTD 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLAZER | +1.02% | 23,243 | 23,008 | +62.78% | 94,599 | 58,115 |
| BOLT EV | +102.63% | 6,701 | 3,307 | +26.41% | 20,754 | 16,418 |
| CAMARO | -34.21% | 7,549 | 11,474 | -38.31% | 29,775 | 48,265 |
| COLORADO | +8.73% | 27,709 | 25,484 | -21.31% | 96,238 | 122,304 |
| CORVETTE | +157.58% | 8,992 | 3,491 | +20.22% | 21,626 | 17,988 |
| CRUZE | -98.89% | 30 | 2,699 | -98.37% | 784 | 47,975 |
| EQUINOX | -13.93% | 79,267 | 92,092 | -21.69% | 270,994 | 346,048 |
| EXPRESS | +7.74% | 17,941 | 16,652 | -28.82% | 55,131 | 77,457 |
| IMPALA | -89.23% | 1,028 | 9,545 | -77.90% | 9,942 | 44,978 |
| LOW CAB FORWARD | -10.21% | 1,143 | 1,273 | +3.16% | 4,637 | 4,495 |
| MALIBU | -14.75% | 29,252 | 34,314 | -22.19% | 102,651 | 131,917 |
| SILVERADO | +9.86% | 179,444 | 163,341 | +3.21% | 594,094 | 575,600 |
| SONIC | -33.87% | 2,208 | 3,339 | -6.90% | 13,007 | 13,971 |
| SPARK | -5.21% | 10,442 | 11,016 | +7.02% | 33,478 | 31,281 |
| SUBURBAN | +32.56% | 13,577 | 10,242 | -27.52% | 37,636 | 51,928 |
| TAHOE | +36.10% | 28,698 | 21,086 | -12.80% | 88,238 | 101,189 |
| TRAILBLAZER | * | 17,268 | * | * | 34,292 | 0 |
| TRAVERSE | +23.50% | 41,534 | 33,631 | -14.67% | 125,546 | 147,122 |
| TRAX | -20.98% | 26,106 | 33,039 | -9.00% | 106,299 | 116,816 |
| VOLT | -98.92% | 4 | 370 | -98.55% | 71 | 4,910 |
| CHEVROLET TOTAL | +4.55% | 522,136 | 499,404 | -11.19% | 1,739,792 | 1,958,925 |
The third explanation is the most likely. As with all GM vehicles, Chevy Blazer production was badly hit in 2020 due to complications arising from the COVID-19 pandemic, including a two-month factory shutdown. Despite this, U.S. Blazer sales for 2020 show the model jumping by 63 percent to 94,599 units.
This made it Chevrolet’s seventh most popular model, very close to the Chevy Colorado pickup (96,238) and not far behind the Chevy Malibu sedan (102,651).
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Comments
When will the new Blazer SS be shown to the public now that the New York auto show has been cancelled. Thank you for your anticipated reply.
Never…
https://gmauthority.com/blog/2019/04/chevy-blazer-ss-rumors-dont-get-your-hopes-up/
Horsepower still sells?
I believe the 2.5 was the engine in my 2012 Colorado. No power, consumed oil and was junk. Worn out at 62,000 miles.
Nowhere close to even related…
Pay a little more for the 3.6 and there will be no regrets.
OK GM takeoff your rose colored glasses. 2.5 was junk why not put a V-8 in the lineup. And the new blazer isn’t flying off the dealer lots because the lots are empty this is claimed to be a chip shortage. However, if you research this you’ll see that all the major manufacturers canceled their chip orders thinking there’s going to be a big Covid recession that didn’t happen and now they are back in line for chips. Oh and they are at the end of the line just like all the other auto manufacturers except for Toyota who did not cancel orders. So if you had ordered a new car you were looking at a 3 to 6 months shipment dates. So by the time the 2020s are released from production because they have chips the 21s will be out. Think I’ll wait for 2023 and let all the nonsense stop.
Actually, the Blazer is flying off dealer lots:
https://gmauthority.com/blog/2021/03/chevy-blazer-traverse-continue-to-turn-incredibly-fast/
Why not put a V8 in the lineup? Because the architecture is not designed for that, and most people are not looking for a V8 in this segment.
Take off your rose colored glasses? Sure. But do put on the thinking cap while you’re at it.
Although a 5.3 Blazer SS would be grateful….
I fixed my problem with the 2012 Colorado and the 2019 Ford Ranger being junk. I bought a Toyota!
So why are you here? Surely there is a Toyota fanboy page for you all to engage in circular self pleasuring over your boring ass appliances elsewhere…
new blazer going to have off road package?
John tf the 2.5 didn’t come out until 2013 in the Malibu and has been a very reliable engine! Your not much of a car guy if you don’t even know what engine you have or had!
The internet says 2.9 liter for a 2012 4 cylinder Colorado truck. . Why would I give a crap about what size the 4 cylinder is in a pick up truck? Did it work? No. It was still a junk engine. Can’t GM even copy a good Japanese engine? The bottom line is GM has not been able to make a good 4 cylinder (Iron Duke and Vega engine for example ) for ever. My 2007 Sky turbo 2 liter is not to bad an engine but runs out of power low in the RPM band. Having owned 40 Corvettes and driven GM cars for over 55 years I think I have had a little experience. So there!
The 1.4L Turbo LUV engine has been great! No problems with it. Tuned it, as well as upgraded Injectors, Cold Air intake, 80% Larger Intercooler, and a Big Wheel TurboV3 by ZZP. Car pulls like a champ in 6th gear, and can easily exceed 110mph, and STILL get 30mpg+!!
2.5 naturally aspirated engine is a great engine…i dont see the problems..ill take naturally aspirated over turbo any day of the week… a 5.3 V8 would be nice in a blazer though…
Impossible. The blazer is a front drive transverse mount set up. 5.3L is for rear drive vehicles
I guess you never heard of the Grand Prix GXP, Lucerne/LaCrosse Super, final generation Impala SS….
I also like n.a. engines more, the pushrod ones over the hfv6.
The counter-argument is the C1’s are really just minivans. With more value in smooth, quiet power. An econo option, if any, might matter more than v8 rumble.
One new 2.5-ish liter, narrow-bore, in-line 6 turbo could well cover all the ‘minivans’, including the Caddy XT’s.
lingfelter offer a blazer with the 1.7 supercharger. 450hp what a ride that be. come on chevy.
Yup. More details on that model here:
https://gmauthority.com/blog/2021/03/heres-lingenfelters-450-horsepower-supercharged-chevy-blazer/
Hahaha wow, now will they put the 2.0 back into the GMC Terrain AT4?
The other day I finally stood next to a brand new Blazer, a neighbor bought one sitting next to his Camaro. It it a real nice vehicle and larger than I thought it would be. The dash and front end take styling queue’s from the Camaro. and it works real well. His suggestion, only get the v6.
The 2.5 197 HP was perfectly fine in my 2016 Impala and moved that large car around with surprising authority all the while seeing up to 36 on the open road. it was a good engine with zero issues up to 100k when I traded it on a 2020 Impala.