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Chevy Blazer Sales Up 63 Percent During Q3 2022

By Vince Brown

November 12, 2022 12:00 pm

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Chevy Blazer sales increased in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Colombia during the third quarter of 2022.

Chevrolet Blazer Sales - Q3 2022 - United States

In the United States, Chevrolet Blazer deliveries totaled 17,511 units in Q3 2022, an increase of about 67 percent compared to 10,484 units sold in Q3 2021.

In the first nine months of the year, Blazer sales increased about 1 percent to 50,615 units.
MODEL Q3 2022 / Q3 2021 Q3 2022 Q3 2021YTD 2022 / YTD 2021 YTD 2022 YTD 2021
BLAZER +67.03% 17,511 10,484 +0.55% 50,615 50,339

Chevrolet Blazer Sales - Q3 2022 - Canada

In Canada, Chevrolet Blazer deliveries totaled 828 units in Q3 2022, an increase of about 29 percent compared to 642 units sold in Q3 2021.

In the first nine months of the year, Blazer sales decreased about 4 percent to 2,533 units.
MODEL Q3 2022 / Q3 2021 Q3 2022 Q3 2021YTD 2022 / YTD 2021 YTD 2022 YTD 2021
BLAZER +28.97% 828 642 -3.72% 2,533 2,631

Chevrolet Blazer Sales - Q3 2022 - Mexico

In Mexico, Chevrolet Blazer deliveries totaled 315 units in Q3 2022, an increase of about 93 percent compared to 163 units sold in Q3 2021.

In the first nine months of the year, Blazer sales increased about 1 percent to 750 units.
MODEL Q3 2022 / Q3 2021 Q3 2022 Q3 2021YTD 2022 / YTD 2021 YTD 2022 YTD 2021
BLAZER +93.25% 315 163 +1.21% 750 741

Chevrolet Blazer Sales - Q3 2022 - Colombia

In Colombia, Chevrolet Blazer deliveries totaled 166 units in Q3 2022, an increase of about 77 percent compared to 94 units sold in Q3 2021.

In the first nine months of the year, Blazer sales increased about 28 percent to 378 units.
MODEL Q3 2022 / Q3 2021 Q3 2022 Q3 2021YTD 2022 / YTD 2021 YTD 2022 YTD 2021
BLAZER +76.60% 166 94 +27.70% 378 296

Competitive Sales Comparison (USA)

Chevy Blazer sales during the third quarter of 2022 kept the Bow Tie brand’s midsize crossover near mid-pack in the crowded mainstream midsize and full-size crossover segment comprised of 21 entries. At the top was the Ford Explorer (see running Ford Explorer sales) with a 27 percent bump to 53,326 units. The Toyota Highlander took second place with a 26 percent slide to 47,048 units, followed by the Jeep Grand Cherokee in third with a 53 percent drop to 38,176 units. The Hyundai Santa Fe was in fourth with a six percent increase to 28,234 units, followed by the Honda Pilot with a 28 percent decrease to 27,517 units, rounding out the top five. The Blazer’s corporate cousin and the Bow Tie brand’s other entry in this space, the Chevy Traverse (see running Chevy Traverse sales), took ninth place with a 136 percent leap to 25,388 units. The Blazer placed 12th with a 67 percent jump to 17,511 units. The Blazer’s other corporate cousin, the GMC Acadia (see running GMC Acadia sales), was in 15th place with a 52 increase to 14,406 units.

Sales Numbers - Midsize & Full-Size Mainstream Crossovers - Q3 2022 - USA

MODEL Q3 22 / Q3 21 Q3 22 Q3 21 Q3 22 SHARE Q3 21 SHARE YTD 22 / YTD 21 YTD 22 YTD 21
FORD EXPLORER +27.17% 53,326 41,933 12% 9% -2.45% 156,243 160,174
TOYOTA HIGHLANDER -25.54% 47,048 63,184 11% 13% -20.77% 164,451 207,564
JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE -53.28% 38,176 81,704 9% 17% -9.06% 172,545 189,727
HYUNDAI SANTA FE +6.36% 28,234 26,546 6% 5% -3.93% 86,129 89,656
HONDA PILOT -27.79% 27,517 38,107 6% 8% -35.51% 73,952 114,667
VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS +12.52% 25,787 22,918 6% 5% -28.68% 66,199 92,815
KIA SORENTO +83.30% 25,555 13,942 6% 3% +3.77% 64,600 62,255
KIA TELLURIDE +0.46% 25,403 25,286 6% 5% +2.22% 72,296 70,724
CHEVROLET TRAVERSE +135.79% 25,388 10,767 6% 2% -26.01% 69,694 94,198
HYUNDAI PALISADE -4.97% 20,119 21,172 4% 4% -1.42% 63,756 64,673
DODGE DURANGO +31.61% 19,104 14,516 4% 3% -25.29% 39,543 52,931
CHEVROLET BLAZER +67.03% 17,511 10,484 4% 2% +0.55% 50,615 50,339
FORD EDGE +3.68% 16,170 15,596 4% 3% +23.06% 67,623 54,951
SUBARU ASCENT +2.87% 15,091 14,670 3% 3% +6.92% 46,022 43,043
GMC ACADIA +52.33% 14,406 9,457 3% 2% -29.83% 39,072 55,679
NISSAN PATHFINDER -13.23% 13,304 15,333 3% 3% +30.11% 37,582 28,885
HONDA PASSPORT -31.40% 10,509 15,320 2% 3% -27.14% 30,611 42,014
MAZDA CX-9 -14.59% 7,289 8,534 2% 2% -18.51% 23,469 28,799
MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER -32.30% 7,178 10,602 2% 2% +43.26% 30,481 21,277
NISSAN MURANO -54.53% 5,578 12,268 1% 3% -43.04% 22,377 39,287
TOYOTA VENZA -69.54% 4,465 14,659 1% 3% -54.19% 23,131 50,493
TOTAL -8.18% 447,158 486,998 -13.24% 1,400,391 1,614,151

From a segment share standpoint, the Blazer posted a four percent share, up two percentage points. The Explorer led with a 12 percent segment share, up three percentage points, followed by the Highlander with an 11 percent share, down two percentage points, and the Grand Cherokee with a nine percent share, down a segment worst eight percentage points. The Santa Fe held a six percent share, up one percentage point, followed by the Pilot with a six percent share, down two percentage points. The Traverse posted a six percent share, up four percentage points, and the Acadia held a three percent share, up one percentage point.

Combining all three GM vehicles in this space, the Chevy Blazer and Traverse along with the GMC Acadia, gives The General a combined sales volume of 57,305 units and a 13 percent segment share.

Sales Numbers - GM Midsize & Full-Size Mainstream Crossovers - Q3 2022 - USA

MODEL Q3 22 / Q3 21 Q3 22 Q3 21 Q3 22 SHARE Q3 21 SHARE YTD 22 / YTD 21 YTD 22 YTD 21
CHEVROLET TRAVERSE +135.79% 25,388 10,767 44% 35% -26.01% 69,694 94,198
CHEVROLET BLAZER +67.03% 17,511 10,484 31% 34% +0.55% 50,615 50,339
GMC ACADIA +52.33% 14,406 9,457 25% 31% -29.83% 39,072 55,679
TOTAL +86.61% 57,305 30,708 -20.40% 159,381 200,216

The midsize and full-size mainstream crossover segment, comprised of crossovers with a starting price in the vicinity of $30,000 with both two and three rows, contracted eight percent to 447,158 units during Q3 2022, meaning Blazer sales significantly outperformed the segment average.

Sales Numbers - Two-Row Midsize Mainstream Crossovers - Q3 2022 - USA

MODEL Q3 22 / Q3 21 Q3 22 Q3 21 Q3 22 SHARE Q3 21 SHARE YTD 22 / YTD 21 YTD 22 YTD 21
HYUNDAI SANTA FE +6.36% 28,234 26,546 34% 28% -3.93% 86,129 89,656
CHEVROLET BLAZER +67.03% 17,511 10,484 21% 11% +0.55% 50,615 50,339
FORD EDGE +3.68% 16,170 15,596 20% 16% +23.06% 67,623 54,951
HONDA PASSPORT -31.40% 10,509 15,320 13% 16% -27.14% 30,611 42,014
NISSAN MURANO -54.53% 5,578 12,268 7% 13% -43.04% 22,377 39,287
TOYOTA VENZA -69.54% 4,465 14,659 5% 15% -54.19% 23,131 50,493
TOTAL -13.08% 82,467 94,873 -14.16% 280,486 326,740

Narrowing down the segment to only midsize crossovers with two rows of seating puts the Blazer in second place out of a half-dozen entries with a 21 percent segment share, up a healthy 10 percentage points. The Santa Fe placed first with a 34 percent share, up six percentage points. From there, the Blazer was followed by the Edge with a 20 percent share, up four percentage points.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee, which we typically include in the midsize two-row segment, is now offered in both two- and three-row configurations. Unfortunately, Jeep’s parent, Stellantis, does not break out sales figures of both models, leading us to remove it from this comparison.

The two-row mid-size mainstream crossover segment contracted 13 percent to 82,467 units during Q3 2022, meaning Blazer sales significantly outperformed this segment average as well, posting the highest growth rate.

The GM Authority Take

Chevy Blazer sales were up a solid 63 percent during the third quarter of 2022 in spite of continued negative factors, including low availability and inventory. The Blazer placed near mid-pack in the midsize and full-size mainstream crossover segment and second when competing against similar two-row mid-size mainstream crossovers.

Blazer national supply was at 13 days at the beginning of October. By comparison, it was at just nine days in March, a mere 11 days in December 2021, and a scant five days in November 2021. Supply has been low for most of the past two years. The optimal figure for the U.S. auto industry is 60 days.

The continuing drop in inventory suggests a considerable excess of demand over supply for the Chevy Blazer, which can often be explained by the various ongoing parts and material shortages, headlined by the ongoing global semiconductor microchip shortage. The scenario has impacted vehicle production at auto plants around the world, including the GM Ramos Arizpe plant in Mexico where the Blazer is produced for the Americas, itself resulting in the inventory shortage. Production of the 2022 Chevy Blazer was idled from August 23rd to September 6th before finally restarting on October 18th.

The refreshed 2023 Chevy Blazer arrives with revised front and rear fascias, different LED headlights and taillights, and a new infotainment display. One of the new interior changes is the addition of the Jet Black colorway with Nightshift Blue accents. Also, the 2023 Chevy Blazer gets separate Convenience and Driver Confidence packages, splitting the content previously included with the Convenience and Driver Confidence Package offered for the 2022 Blazer. The 2023 Blazer adds two new Arctic appearance packages and expands availability of the wireless phone charging feature, which is now offered on all trim levels.

GM’s turbocharged 2.0L I4 LSY gasoline engine remains standard on the 2023 Blazer 2LT, 3LT, and Premier, producing 228 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. The naturally aspirated 3.6L V6 LGX gasoline engine, meanwhile, is standard on the RS trim level and is available as an option on the 3LT and Premier. The LGX V6 is rated at 308 horsepower and 270 pound-feet of torque. Both of these engines are paired with the GM nine-speed automatic transmission. Front-wheel-drive is standard and all-wheel-drive is optional.

2024 Chevy Blazer EV SS

In July, the 2024 Chevy Blazer EV finally made its official debut, ushering in the next generation of mass-market electric crossovers from the American brand with an available GM-estimated range of up to 320 miles on a full charge. The Chevy Blazer EV will be available in front-, rear- and all-wheel drive configurations, while the trim level lineup will include 1LT, 2LT, RS, and Blazer EV SS, along with a Police Pursuit Vehicle (PPV) model for law enforcement – the quickest police package ever offered by Chevy.

The Bow Tie brand is even bringing back a Super Sport model with the first-ever 2024 Chevy Blazer EV SS. A standard performance AWD propulsion configuration delivers up to 557 horsepower and 648 pound-feet of torque in the crossover, enabling a zero to 60 mph time of under four seconds in the Wide Open Watts (WOW) acceleration setting. Additional performance-focused features include a specific sport-tuned chassis and Brembo front brakes.

2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV SS

GM has a winner with the current, ICE-powered Chevy Blazer, and the automaker is looking to bring that to the electric world with upcoming Blazer EV. We don’t see a reason that the EV model can’t achieve and even surpass the commercial success of the ICE-powered model.

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By Vince Brown

Vince grew up in a GM family, likes manuals, and thinks this is the golden age of the automobile.

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  1. Chevy Man

    Good job Chevy/GM keep up the good work I imagine the EV Blazer will boost sales even more when it’s available! To bad I am not in the market for a new vehicle because I really like this Blazer.

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