Chevrolet Blazer K5 Blazer

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
| Specification | Wikipedia |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 4,326–4,491 mm |
| Width | 1,661 mm |
| Height | 1,633 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,553–2,718 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 version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Drive | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988–1991(350 V8) (FFS), CLKUP | 5.7 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 13–14 MPG (16.8–18.1 L/100 km) EPA | 394–425 g/km |
| 1987–1991(350 V8) (FFS), Creeper | 5.7 L | Petrol | 4-speed manual | Four- or all-wheel drive | 12 MPG (19.6 L/100 km) EPA | 460 g/km |
| 1988–1991(NO-CAT), CLKUP | 6.2 L | Diesel | 4-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA | 372 g/km |
| 1989(350 V8) (FFS) · (350 V8) (FFS), Creeper | 5.7 L | Petrol | 4-speed manual | Four- or all-wheel drive | 13 MPG (18.1 L/100 km) EPA | 425 g/km |
| 1986–1987(305) · (305) (FFS) | 5.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 13 MPG (18.1 L/100 km) EPA | 425 g/km |
| 1987(FFS), Creeper | 5.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed manual | Four- or all-wheel drive | 13 MPG (18.1 L/100 km) EPA | 425 g/km |
| 1987(350 V8) (FFS) | 5.7 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 13 MPG (18.1 L/100 km) EPA | 425 g/km |
| 1985–1987(NO-CAT) | 6.2 L | Diesel | 4-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 16–17 MPG (13.8–14.7 L/100 km) EPA | 372–395 g/km |
| 1984–1986(GM-CHEV), Creeper · (305), Creeper | 5.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed manual | Four- or all-wheel drive | 14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA | 394 g/km |
| 1984–1986(350 V8) (FFS) CA model · (350 V8) (FFS) | 5.7 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 12 MPG (19.6 L/100 km) EPA | 460 g/km |
| 1984–1985(GM-CHEV) | 5.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 13–14 MPG (16.8–18.1 L/100 km) EPA | 394–425 g/km |
| 1985CA model | 6.2 L | Diesel | 4-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA | 395 g/km |
| 1984(DIESEL) | 6.2 L | Diesel | 4-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 351 g/km |
| 1984(DIESEL) CA model | 6.2 L | Diesel | 4-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA | 395 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.





