Chevrolet Blazer K5 Blazer

Chevrolet Blazer K5 Blazer
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The Chevrolet Blazer K5 Blazer (1973–1991): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 14 versions in the United States.

Model codes: K5, C/K · Sold in: United States and Canada

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationWikipedia
Dimensions
Length4,326–4,491 mm
Width1,661 mm
Height1,633 mm
Wheelbase2,553–2,718 mm

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Wikipedia. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

432 complaints for model years 1973–1991. 60 crashes · 45 fires · 49 injuries · 2 deaths

  • Brakes 145
  • Seat belts 52
  • Engine 35
  • Electrical system 20

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 14 versions of the Chevrolet Blazer K5 Blazer

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United States 14 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
1988–1991(350 V8) (FFS), CLKUP5.7 LPetrol4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive13–14 MPG (16.8–18.1 L/100 km) EPA394–425 g/km
1987–1991(350 V8) (FFS), Creeper5.7 LPetrol4-speed manualFour- or all-wheel drive12 MPG (19.6 L/100 km) EPA460 g/km
1988–1991(NO-CAT), CLKUP6.2 LDiesel4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA372 g/km
1989(350 V8) (FFS) · (350 V8) (FFS), Creeper5.7 LPetrol4-speed manualFour- or all-wheel drive13 MPG (18.1 L/100 km) EPA425 g/km
1986–1987(305) · (305) (FFS)5.0 LPetrol4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive13 MPG (18.1 L/100 km) EPA425 g/km
1987(FFS), Creeper5.0 LPetrol4-speed manualFour- or all-wheel drive13 MPG (18.1 L/100 km) EPA425 g/km
1987(350 V8) (FFS)5.7 LPetrol4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive13 MPG (18.1 L/100 km) EPA425 g/km
1985–1987(NO-CAT)6.2 LDiesel4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive16–17 MPG (13.8–14.7 L/100 km) EPA372–395 g/km
1984–1986(GM-CHEV), Creeper · (305), Creeper5.0 LPetrol4-speed manualFour- or all-wheel drive14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA394 g/km
1984–1986(350 V8) (FFS) CA model · (350 V8) (FFS)5.7 LPetrol4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive12 MPG (19.6 L/100 km) EPA460 g/km
1984–1985(GM-CHEV)5.0 LPetrol4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive13–14 MPG (16.8–18.1 L/100 km) EPA394–425 g/km
1985CA model6.2 LDiesel4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA395 g/km
1984(DIESEL)6.2 LDiesel4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA351 g/km
1984(DIESEL) CA model6.2 LDiesel4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA395 g/km

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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.