Engines

Transmissions

Vortec 4.2L I-6

LS2 6.0L V-8

4-spd auto (Hydra-Matic 4L60)

4-spd auto (Hydra-Matic 4L70)

TrailBlazer LT

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TrailBlazer SS

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Standard

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Not available

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Models:

Chevrolet TrailBlazer LT and SS

Body style / driveline:

4-door, 5-passenger, front-engine, 4-wheel-drive, midsize sport utilities

Construction:

Body on frame

EPA vehicle class:

Midsize sport utility

Manufacturing location:

Moraine, Ohio

Key competitors:

Ford Explorer, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Dodge Durango, Toyota 4-Runner

Vortec 4.2L I-6 (LL8)

6.0L V-8 (LS2)

Type:

4.2L I-6

6.0L V-8

Displacement (cc / cu in):

4157 / 256

5967 / 364

Bore & stroke (mm / in):

93 x 102 / 3.66 x 4.01

101.6 x 92 / 4.00 x 3.62

Block material:

Cast aluminum

Cast aluminum

Cylinder head material:

Cast aluminum

Cast aluminum

Valvetrain:

Dual overhead camshafts, continuously variable valve timing, 4 valves per cylinder

Overhead valve, 2 valves per cylinder, hydraulic roller lifters

Ignition system:

Coil-on-plug, platinum-tipped spark plugs

Coil near plug

Fuel delivery:

Sequential fuel injection

Sequential fuel injection

Compression ratio:

10.3:1

10.9:1

Horsepower (hp / kW @ rpm):

285 / 213 @ 6000*

390 / 290 @ 6000

Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm):

276 / 374 @ 4800*

400 / 542 @ 4000

Recommended fuel:

Regular unleaded

Premium fuel recommended but not required

Maximum engine speed (rpm):

6300

6600

Emissions controls:

3-way catalytic converter, positive crankcase ventilation, evaporative collection system, variable valve timing

Evaporative system, catalytic converter, positive crankcase ventilation

Estimated fuel consumption:

Mi/imp.gal (city / hwy / combined)

L/100km (city / hwy / combined)

Hydra-Matic 4L60-E

Hydra-Matic 4L70

Application:

std with 4.2L

std with SS 6.0L engine

Type:

4-speed automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive, electronically controlled automatic overdrive with torque converter clutch

Heavy-duty 4-speed automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive, electronically controlled automatic overdrive with torque converter clutch

Gear ratios (:1):

First:

3.06

3.06

Second:

1.63

1.63

Third:

1.00

1.00

Fourth:

0.70

0.70

Reverse:

2.29

2.29

Final drive ratio:

3.42:1 (std.)
3.73:1 (opt.)

4.10:1

Front:

Independent, double A-arm, 46-mm shocks, 34-mm stabilizer

Rear:

LT: 5-link solid axle, 36-mm shocks, 24-mm stabilizer bar;
SS: 5-link solid axle, solid 9.5-in heavy-duty (400-lb pre-load) limited-slip axle, 36-mm shocks, 24-mm stabilizer bar

Transfer case system:

Autotrac

Steering type:

Rack-and-pinion (hydraulically assisted)

Steering ratio:

LT: 20.4:1
SS: 16:1 low friction

Steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock:

LT: 3.82
SS: 3

Turning circle, curb-to-curb (m / ft):

LT: 11 / 36.4
SS: 11.1 / 36.4

TrailBlazer

TrailBlazer SS

Type:

4-wheel vented disc with front aluminum dual piston callipers, standard 4-wheel ABS; drum-in-hat parking brake

4-wheel vented disc with front cast iron dual piston callipers, standard 4-wheel ABS; drum-in-hat parking brake

Rotor diameter x thickness (mm / in):

front: 305 x 29 / 12 x 1.14
rear: 325 x 20 / 12.8 x 0.78

front: 325 x 29 / 12.8 x 1.14
rear: 325 x 20 / 12.8 x 0.78

Total swept area (sq cm / sq in):

front: 1353; / 210
rear: 1397 / 217

front: 1469 / 228
rear: 1397 / 217

TrailBlazer

TrailBlazer SS

Wheel size & type:

std: 17-inch sport aluminum;
opt: 17-inch bright aluminum;
opt: 18-inch polished aluminum

20-inch polished cast aluminum

Tires:

P245/65R17
P245/60R18

P255/50 R20 V-rated

TrailBlazer

TrailBlazer SS

Wheelbase (mm / in):

2870 / 113.0

2870 / 113.0

Overall length (mm / in):

4872 / 191.8

4872 / 191.8

Overall width (mm / in):

1897 / 74.7

1897 / 74.7

Overall height, with side rails (mm / in):

1892 / 74.5

1723 / 67.83

Track (mm / in):

front: 1603 / 63.1
rear: 1576 / 62.1

front: 1603 / 63.1
rear: 1576 / 62.1

Minimum ground clearance (mm / in):

198.0 / 7.8

198.5 / 7.82

Ground to top of load floor (mm / in):

817 / 32.1

763 / 30.05

Approach angle (deg):

29

TBD

Departure angle (deg):

23

TBD

Curb weight (kg / lb):

2052 / 4523

2115 / 4662

Weight distribution (% front / rear):

53 / 47

53 / 47

TrailBlazer and TrailBlazer SS

Headroom (mm / in):

1st row: 1021 / 40.2
2nd row: 1006 / 39.6

Legroom (mm / in):

1st row: 1191 / 46.9
2nd row: 940 / 37.0

Shoulder room (mm / in):

1st row: 1486 / 58.5
2nd row: 1486 / 58.5

Hip room (mm / in):

1st row: 1422 / 56.0
2nd row: 1478 / 58.2

TrailBlazer (4.2L)

TrailBlazer SS

Seating capacity:

1st row: 2
2nd row: 3 (total 5)

1st row: 2
2nd row: 3 (total 5)

Cargo volume (L / cu ft):

1162 / 41.0
(2nd row seat up)
2268 / 80.1
(behind 1st row seat)

1162 / 41.0
(2nd row seat up)
2268 / 80.1
(behind 1st row seat)

Cargo length floor (mm / in):

1778 / 70

1778 / 70

Trailer towing maximum (kg / lb):

2586 / 5700

2994 / 6600

GVWR, standard (kg / lb):

2608 / 5750

2722 / 6001

Payload, base (kg / lb):

557 / 1227

607 / 1338

Maximum tongue weight (kg / lb):

181 / 400 (without sway control)

181 / 400 (without sway control)

Fuel tank (L / imp.gal):

83.3 / 18.3

83.3 / 18.3

EXTERIOR FEATURES

LT1

LT3

SS

Assist steps - black

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O

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Fog lights - halogen

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S

S

Glass - Solar-Ray tinted, all windows behind front doors deep-tinted

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S

S

Grille - charcoal mesh, body-coloured centre bar and surround

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Grille - black mesh, SS-specific

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Liftgate - power release with liftglass

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S

S

Mirrors - power remote control, heated, manual folding, black

S

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Mirrors - power remote control, heated, integrated side turn signal, memory feature and passenger-side curb-view assist (black on LT3 and body-coloured on SS)

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S

S

Mouldings - bodyside, body-coloured

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S

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Paint - monotone

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S

S

Paint - two-tone lower accent and wheel opening mouldings

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O

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Recovery hooks - two, front

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S

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Roof rack - side rails and cross bars

S

S

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Spare tire/wheel - tire and wheel assembly for limited use only, located in rear under body

S

S

S

Spare tire/wheel delete - replaces spare tire/wheel, jack assembly and tools with tire inflator kit

O

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Sunroof - power, sliding glass panel with express-open (included with available Sun and Sound Package on LT1 and LT3; included in available Entertainment and DVD Navigation Package on LT3 and SS)

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O

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Tires - P245/65R17 all-season

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Tires - P245/65R17 On/Off-road

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Tires - P245/65R17 On/Off-road, white outline lettered

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Tires - P245/60R18 all-season

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Tires - P255/50R20 all-season, V-rated

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S

Wheels - 17" x 7" Sport aluminum

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Wheels - 17" x 7" bright aluminum

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Wheels - 18" x 8" polished aluminum

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S

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Wheels - 20" x 8" polished aluminum

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S

Windshield wipers - 2-speed with variable delay (intermittent)

S

S

S

Wiper/washer - rear-window with variable delay

S

S

S

Shield Package - transfer case, front differential and steering linkage skid plates

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O

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INTERIOR FEATURES

LT1

LT3

SS

Air conditioning - manual, dual-zone (includes independent rear fan and mode controls plus rear seat heater ducts)

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Air conditioning - automatic, dual-zone with exterior temperature display (includes independent rear fan and mode controls plus rear seat heater ducts)

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S

Cargo convenience net (included in available Cargo Convenience Package on LT1 and LT3)

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O

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Cargo area - five tie-downs

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S

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Cargo mat - rear area (included in available Cargo Convenience Package on LT1 and LT3)

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O

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Cargo security shade (included in available Cargo Convenience Package on LT1 and LT3)

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O

S

Console - front floor with transmission shifter, storage and front and rear cupholders

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S

S

Console - custom overhead, includes universal home remote transmitter

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S

S

Cruise control - electronic with resume, coast and decelerate/accelerate features

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S

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Defogger - electric, rear-window

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S

S

Floor mats - front and rear, carpeted

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S

S

Instrumentation - full analogue cluster (includes speedometer, tachometer, voltmeter, coolant temperature, oil pressure, odometer, trip odometer and fuel gauge)

S

S

S

Instrumentation - Driver Information Centre (DIC) includes multi-language and trip functions, displays vital vehicle functions with both visual and audible reminders/warnings and GM Oil Life Monitoring system

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S

S

Instrumentation - tire pressure monitoring system

S

S

S

Lights - theatre dimming with dome and cargo area lights, door and tailgate activated switches, illuminated entry/exit system

S

S

S

Lights - integrated reading lights for front row in overhead console

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S

S

Mirror - rear-view, with OnStar controls

S

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Mirror - rear-view, with OnStar controls, compass and auto-dimming feature

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S

S

Pedals - power adjustable brake and accelerator

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S

S

Power outlets - auxiliary 12-volt, 2 in instrument panel plus 1 at rear of centre floor console

S

S

S

Retained accessory power

S

S

S

Steering column - tilt adjustable

S

S

S

Steering wheel - leather-wrapped with sound system and DIC controls

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S

S

Storage - concealed, underfloor and sidewall compartments in rear cargo area

S

S

S

Sunshades - LH and RH padded

S

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Sunshades - LH and RH padded; illuminated vanity mirrors

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S

S

Windows - power, driver and front-passenger express- down with passenger lock-out feature

S

S

S

Cargo Convenience Package - includes rear cargo area net, mat and security shade

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O

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Driver Convenience Package - includes automatic dual-zone climate control with exterior temperature display, leather- wrapped steering wheel with sound system and Driver Information Centre controls, auto-dimming interior rear- view mirror with OnStar controls, rear-seat audio controls and earphone jacks and personalization of various safety, comfort and convenience features

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S

S

Smoker's Package - includes ashtray and lighter

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O

O

SEATS

LT1

LT3

SS

Front bucket seats with Premium cloth, driver's side power 6-way seat adjuster, power recliner and manual lumbar adjuster

S

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Front bucket seats with heated leather-appointed seating, driver and front-passenger power 6-way seat adjusters, power recliners, power lumbar adjusters and driver's side 2- position memory

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S

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Front bucket seats with heated leather-appointed SS- embroidered seating with suede inserts, driver and front- passenger power 6-way seat adjusters, power recliners, power lumbar adjusters and driver's side 2-position memory

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S

Head restraints, adjustable on outboard positions

S

S

S

Second-row 65/35 split-back flip-and-fold bench seat

S

S

S

ENTERTAINMENT

LT1

LT3

SS

All TrailBlazer sound systems include an electronically tuned AM/FM stereo with seek/scan, auto tone control, TheftLock, Radio Data System (RDS), speed-compensated volume, digital clock and 6 speakers

S

S

S

AM/FM stereo with CD player and MP3 playback

S

S

S

AM/FM stereo with in-dash 6-disc CD changer (included with available Sun and Sound Package on LT1 and LT3; included in available Entertainment Package on LT3 and SS)

O

O

O

XM Satellite Radio (includes three trial months beyond which service fees apply; available in 10 Canadian provinces and 48 contiguous United States)

O

O

S

Bose 6-speaker premium sound system with digital signal processor (DSP) amplifier

O

O

S

Bluetooth - utilizes vehicle audio system, microphone, voice recognition and controls with Bluetooth-enabled cell phones

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S

S

Rear-seat audio controls - includes earphone jacks

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S

S

Rear-seat DVD entertainment system - includes overhead fold-down 178 mm (7 in.) LCD colour monitor, DVD player, video camera/video game input (RCA) jacks,2 wireless headphones and remote control (requires Integrated DVD Navigation Package)

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O

O

Entertainment Package - includes power sunroof, rear-seat overhead fold-down 178 mm (7 in.) LCD colour monitor, DVD player, video camera/video game input (RCA) jacks, 2 wireless headphones and remote control, in-dash 6-disc CD changer, Bose 6-speaker premium sound system and XM Satellite Radio* (*includes three trial months beyond which service fees apply; available in 10 Canadian provinces and 48 contiguous United States)

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O

O

Integrated DVD Navigation Package** - includes power sunroof, full-feature autonomous navigation with touch- screen, Bose 6-speaker premium sound system and XM Satellite Radio* (includes three trial months beyond which service fees apply; available in 10 Canadian provinces and 48 contiguous United States) (**Detailed map coverage is available for most major urban areas of the United States and for certain metropolitan areas of Canada: Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Windsor, London, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec City and Halifax. Coverage is significantly limited outside these areas.)

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O

O

Sun and Sound Package - includes power sunroof, AM/FM stereo with in-dash 6-disc CD player, Bose 6-speaker premium sound system and XM Satellite Radio* (*includes three trial months beyond which service fees apply; available in 10 Canadian provinces and 48 contiguous United States)

O

O

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MECHANICAL

LT1

LT3

SS

Brakes - power, 4-wheel vented disc with 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)

S

S

S

Engine - Vortec 4.2L in-line 6-cylinder

S

S

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Engine - LS2 6.0L V8 with Cold Air Induction Package

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-

S

Engine - block heater

O

O

O

Exhaust system - aluminized stainless steel

S

S

S

Locking differential - rear

S

S

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Limited-slip differential - rear

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S

Steering - power, rack-and-pinion

S

S

S

Suspension - Premium, front independent, rear 5-link coil springs, urethane jounce bumpers, front and rear stabilizer bars

S

S

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Suspension - Sport, includes automatic rear level-control 5- link air suspension and cargo area air inflator kit

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S

Transfer case - Autotrac with electronic controls and Auto 4x4 in addition to 2HI, 4HI, 4LO and Neutral settings

S

S

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Transfer case - All-wheel drive, torque-biased single-speed TORSEN centre differential

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S

Transmission - 4-speed automatic with overdrive

S

S

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Transmission - super-duty 4-speed automatic with overdrive

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-

S

Trailering Equipment Package - includes integrated weight- distributing platform with trailer hitch receiver and 7-pin sealed connector (4-pin on SS model)

S

S

S

SAFETY AND SECURITY

LT1

LT3

SS

Air bags - dual-stage, driver and front-passenger, frontal with Passenger Sensing System with automatic air bag suppression

S

S

S

Air bags - front-to-rear, side-impact head curtain

S

S

S

Door locks - power, programmable with lock-out protection and last door locking features

S

S

S

Door locks - rear doors, child-security

S

S

S

Headlights - dual composite high-output halogen with automatic light control

S

S

S

Keyless entry system - remote, includes perimeter lighting, Panic alarm and personalization features with 2 key fobs

S

S

S

OnStar In-Vehicle Communications and Assistance Service - includes 1 year of the Safe & Sound Plan

S

S

S

Safety restraints - LATCH (Lower Anchors and Top Tethers for CHildren)

S

S

S

StabiliTrak - electronic stability control system with Proactive Roll Avoidance and traction assist

S

S

S

Theft-deterrent system - content theft alarm, audible/visible

S

S

S

Theft-deterrent system - electronic immobilizer

S

S

S

Warranty - 3 year / 60,000 km, complete base warranty coverage (Whichever comes first, to correct any defects in materials or workmanship occurring during the warranty period. Regular maintenance is not included. Other restrictions, exclusions and limitations apply. See your dealer for complete details of the GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty.)

S

S

S

Warranty - 5 year / 160,000 km, powertrain component warranty with $0 deductible (Whichever comes first. Conditions and limitations apply. See your dealer for details.)

S

S

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