The 2022 Chevy Blazer crossover will go into production on August 9th of this year, GM Authority has learned.
In the form sold in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Colombia and the Middle East, the Chevy Blazer is built at the GM Ramos Arizpe plant in Mexico, which recently celebrated 40 years of operations. A three-row, seven-seat version for the Chinese market is built at GM-Cadillac Jinqiao in Shanghai.
GM Ramos Arizpe has had its share of troubles in the past year, most recently due to the global semiconductor shortage.
Sales Results - Q1 2021 - USA - Chevrolet
| MODEL | Q1 2021 / Q1 2020 | Q1 2021 | Q1 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLAZER | -13.00% | 19,265 | 22,144 |
| BOLT EV | +53.67% | 9,025 | 5,873 |
| CAMARO | -1.34% | 7,089 | 7,185 |
| COLORADO | +12.38% | 24,083 | 21,430 |
| CORVETTE | +73.06% | 6,611 | 3,820 |
| EQUINOX | -13.93% | 63,218 | 73,453 |
| EXPRESS | +26.81% | 16,877 | 13,309 |
| IMPALA | -90.69% | 462 | 4,965 |
| LOW CAB FORWARD | +10.38% | 957 | 867 |
| MALIBU | -23.51% | 26,987 | 35,283 |
| SILVERADO | -12.54% | 126,591 | 144,734 |
| SONIC | -75.47% | 1,065 | 4,341 |
| SPARK | +23.02% | 11,505 | 9,352 |
| SUBURBAN | +17.36% | 11,143 | 9,495 |
| TAHOE | +12.91% | 23,038 | 20,403 |
| TRAILBLAZER | +834,033.00% | 25,024 | 3 |
| TRAVERSE | +26.39% | 38,037 | 30,095 |
| TRAX | -39.97% | 16,955 | 28,242 |
| CHEVROLET TOTAL | -1.72% | 427,950 | 435,422 |
This has in turn affected U.S. sales of the Chevy Blazer, which were down 13 percent in Q1 of 2021 compared with the same period in 2020. It dropped from sixth to eighth place in the Chevrolet sales rankings, though this was partly due to the introduction of the very popular Chevy Trailblazer.
Furthermore, on-the-ground inventory supply at U.S. Chevrolet dealers dropped to just 19 days by the end of April, well below the 60 days considered optimal for the nation’s auto industry. This suggests that there is still a strong demand for the Blazer, which GM Ramos Arizpe has been unable to satisfy due to its difficulties.
The vehicle will enter its fourth model year with only minor revisions over the 2021 Chevy Blazer. These include removing the base L and second-tier 1LT trim levels from the line-up, discontinuing the cargo floor rail system (RPO code RAE) and deleting the Bright Blue Metallic (paint code GLT) and Midnight Blue Metallic (GLU) exterior colors, though these will be replaced by two yet-to-be-announced hues.
On the plus side, the 2022 Chevy Blazer will be fitted as standard with Chevy Safety Assist, and will be offered with a black two-tone roof option.
As before, the 2022 Blazer will be available with the turbocharged 2.0L I4 LSY engine, which makes 228 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque, and the naturally aspirated 3.6L V6 GLX, rated at 308 horsepower and 270 pound-feet of torque. Both are paired with GM’s nine-speed automatic transmission.
Models fitted with the 2.0L I4 LSY engine will have a substantially increased towing capacity of 3,500 pounds, thanks to the standard fitment of the V92 trailering package. As GM Authority correctly predicted in March of this year, the 2.5L I4 LCV engine will no longer be included in the range.
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Comments
Prosperity and jobs in Mexico building the Blazer.
Meanwhile the gM lordstown plant was shuttered and sold and it’s employees scattered across the USA or put out of work.
That’s why I bought a made in USA 2020 Jeep Cherokee
Where was the powertrain made?
Yes “Built” in the USA not made Chrysler is now a foreign car company aka… It’s Official: Fiat Chrysler and PSA Group Are Now Stellantis. They are pretending to be an “American car company”! The only true American car companies left are Ford and GM… and Ford also builds in Mexico and China. Whatever happened to the days when importing a foreign made Ford or GM car where awesome anyway? The Escort RS, the Buick Regal was an Opel, the last GTO and G8 where Australian, The Chevy SS was Australian, The new Ford Ranger is technically an import it was first sold overseas speaking of Ford the Focus RS was also a European formula that only took what three decades to get here… Not to mention that any car you drive now has parts in it from all over the world reguadless of where it’s”built” and Lordstown is an outdated plant that would cost GM way to much to update you can also thank the politicians for not giving GM a break like they do Toyota or Kia they get nice healthy tax brakes to “build” cars here. Why do think that back in the 50’s and 60’s American cars where American?? It’s because our economy supported Truly American “Made” vehicles and all the parts the entire vehicle was “Made” here so everything came full circle… American made, American owned, American purchased products… We don’t have this system in our modern society.
SHOULD HAVE LEFT THE BLAZER.. IN OSHAWA / ONTARIO/ CANADA
I want to know when they are going to let people order the 2022 Blazer SS?
The 2021 inventory is slow low I can’t find,anything within 500 miles !
Where will the 2022 Chevy Blazer RS be built? Thank you!
Any update on when the 2022 blazer will be built it is now august 26 help. Just to add upset they took the blue away that is the color I was trying to order.
I was very interested in purchasing a 2022 Chevy Blazer RS until I found out it is made in Mexico.Hey GM bring the Blazer back and build it in the USA.