The upcoming 2022 Chevy Blazer will introduce a few changes and updates over the current 2021 model year, including the deletion of two exterior paint colors.
Bright Blue Metallic (GLT)
Midnight Blue Metallic (GLU)
The colors set for discontinuation with the introduction of the 2022 Chevy Blazer include the following (relevant paint codes listed in parentheses):
- Bright Blue Metallic (GLT)
- Midnight Blue Metallic (GLU)
Both colors will be replaced by new color options.
Bright Blue was only available on the RS trim level for the 2021 model year, adding an extra $395 to the bottom line. Meanwhile, Midnight Blue was available on all trim levels with the exception of L, plus all interior colors. Midnight Blue did not incur an extra cost.
Bright Blue Metallic (GLT)
Midnight Blue Metallic (GLU)
As GM Authority covered previously, the 2022 Chevy Blazer will also introduce a trim level reorganization, with the deletion of both the base-level L trim and second-tier 1LT trim. Both the L and 1LT were available exclusively with front-wheel drive for the 2021 model year, and were limited in terms of active safety features, paint options, and interior features.
With the deletion of the L and 1LT, the 2022 Chevy Blazer will equip the Chevy Safety Assist package as standard across the lineup, including features like Automatic Emergency Braking, Lane Keep Assist, and Forward Collision Alert, among others.
Bright Blue Metallic (GLT)
Midnight Blue Metallic (GLU)
The departure of the L and 1LT trims also confirms earlier GM Authority reports that General Motors would drop the naturally aspirated 2.5L I4 LCV gasoline engine from the Blazer lineup. The LCV is the least-powerful engine available with the current 2021 Blazer, producing 193 horsepower and 188 pound-feet of torque. Further engine options include the turbocharged 2.0L I4 LSY, rated at 227 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque, and the naturally aspirated 3.6L V6 LGX, rated at 308 horsepower and 270 pound-feet of torque.
Additionally, the 2022 Chevy Blazer will introduce new exterior details for the range-topping Premier trim level, including new front and rear lower fascias, new wheel designs, new wheel moldings, and new rockers.
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gmfleetorderguide.com Go be enlightened so that it’s not May 2022 and we’re reading filler about the new color on outgoing 2022 models that’s shared with other divisions lol…
I like both of these colors, especially the Bright Blue Metallic. Blue Glow Metallic replaces the Midnight.
This is quite possibly the most informative post I’ve seen on here in a long time! Thanks for sharing as I’m now able to see all changes coming for the 2022 MY instead of bits and pieces leaving me in the dark about important issues I need to know now to make my decision as to whether or not to order a 2021 vs a 2022.
The new front and rear lower fascias, wheel moldings, and rockers for the 2022 Premier model are exactly the same as previous years models except the color will be different than the primary color as per pictures published by Chevrolet Media department. It will be darker for light colors like silver and pewter and I think it may be lighter for dark colors. It looks like some previous years Buick models like Encore and Enclave.
It’s hard to tell from the photos, but it looks to me like the lower body on the new Premier is just gray, unpainted plastic now. Hoping that’s not the case, but wouldn’t be surprised if it is. More bean-counting to de-content the product.
Unfortunately that isn’t the bean counters making that decision, that is the buying public that wants everything to look rugged and by doing that it means more plastic or black trim. If people would stop thinking the off road look is cool and buying the nicer looking versions we wouldn’t have this return of black plastic and unpainted trim. This isn’t on GM, this is on the consumer. Just look at the Buick and Volvo Wagons and some of the other CUV’s with their raised 1 inch lift and plastic trim…