2000 CHEVROLET TrailBlazer 4.2L 4AT AWD (279 HP)

Vehicle Overview

The SUV market started to be bigger and bigger in the 2000s when Chevrolet launched the Trailblazer. It was a large SUV to fit the needs of those who had a Blazer before and wished for more.

The Trailblazer was a body-on-frame construction with a newly developed GMT360 chassis underneath. The vehicle had to be comfortable, but still able to tackle serious off-road tracks. It was built with a short or long wheelbase, with seating for up to seven passengers.

The front featured some similarities with the smaller Chevrolet Blazer that was launched in 1998. It featured a chromed bar in the front that went across the grille and divided the headlights from the turn-signals. It was available in three trim levels: LS, LT, and LTZ. In 2006, the SS version was introduced with a more powerful engine and a permanent all-wheel-drive system.

Inside, depending on the trim level, the Trailblazer featured CD-player and a premium sound system signed by Bose for the LTZ. The leather heated seats were part of the same package as well.

The Trailblazer was fitted with front independent suspension and a five-link axle in the rear. It was fitted with a locking differential for the entire range, apart from the SS version. It was fitted with two engine choices: a 4.2-liter inline-six and a 5.3-liter V8. The latter was upgraded in 2005. The 400 hp 6.0-liter V8 engine from the SS was introduced in 2006. All versions were mated to a standard 4-speed automatic.