Trim Lineup at a Glance

ACTIV is the only trim that arrives with all-wheel drive standard, which matters if winter traction is the deciding factor. On LS, LT and RS it is available, bundled with the larger engine. For a fuller walkthrough of features and colors, see our 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer model overview.

Cited Source: GM Fleet Order Guide coverage — 2027 Trailblazer Limited trim structure, wheels, tires and packages | Trailblazer Limited lineup confirmation — four-trim range and the standard-AWD trim

Engines, Transmissions and Fuel Economy

Both Trailblazer engines are turbocharged three-cylinders, and the one you choose decides whether all-wheel drive is on the table.

‡EPA-estimated fuel economy figures are for comparison purposes only. Your actual mileage will vary depending on driving conditions, how you drive and maintain your vehicle, battery age/condition, and other factors.

Stepping up to the 1.3L Turbo adds 18 horsepower and 12 lb-ft, and it is the only way to get all-wheel drive. AWD also swaps the CVT for a nine-speed automatic. Every Trailblazer carries three selectable drive modes — Normal, Sport and Snow — so the trade is a few EPA-estimated mpg against the traction you want for a Wisconsin winter.

Cited Source: FuelEconomy.gov — EPA fuel economy ratings | Chevrolet Trailblazer specification sheet (NHTSA docket) — engine output, rpm peaks and transmission applications | Chevrolet — drive modes

Towing, Payload and Cargo Space

The Trailblazer is a subcompact SUV, so its capability numbers are modest by design — but its cargo flexibility is unusual for the segment.

§Maximum towing and payload capacity figures are based on properly equipped vehicles and vary by configuration. Do not exceed any weight rating. See your owner's manual and the vehicle's door-jamb label for specific capacities.

The 1,000-lb rating is identical across the 1.2L front-drive, 1.3L front-drive and 1.3L all-wheel-drive configurations, so towing alone is no reason to move up a drivetrain. Fold the 60/40 split rear bench and the front passenger seatback together and the Trailblazer takes items up to 8.5 feet with the liftgate closed.

Cited Source: Chevrolet Trailblazer specification sheet (NHTSA docket) — trailering capacity, cargo volume and fuel tank capacity | Chevrolet — 60/40 split folding rear seats and 8.5 ft maximum cargo length

Standard Safety Equipment on Every Trim

Chevy Safety Assist is standard across the Trailblazer lineup. It bundles six active driver-assistance technologies:^¶

• Automatic Emergency Braking
• Forward Collision Alert
• Front Pedestrian Braking
• Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning
• Following Distance Indicator
• IntelliBeam headlamps

Standard airbag coverage includes driver and front-passenger frontal and knee airbags, plus seat-mounted side-impact and roof-rail head-curtain airbags for all outboard seating positions — ten in total. A Rear Vision Camera and a Tire Pressure Monitor System with tire fill alert are standard too, alongside Teen Driver and Rear Seat Reminder. Adaptive Cruise Control is available on LT, ACTIV and RS, and the available Driver Confidence Package adds Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert, Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Rear Park Assist.^¶

¶Driver-assist and safety systems are supplemental aids and are not a substitute for safe, attentive driving. Their effectiveness depends on weather, road, and traffic conditions and other factors. Always obey traffic laws and stay attentive to the road. See your owner's manual for system details and limitations.

Cited Source: Chevrolet Trailblazer specification sheet (NHTSA docket) — Chevy Safety Assist contents, airbag coverage, camera, tire pressure monitor and available driver-confidence packages | Chevrolet — Teen Driver and Rear Seat Reminder

Technology Inside the Cabin

Every trim gets the same core technology, so the LS is not stripped out:

Cross-shopping something smaller? Read up on the subcompact that sits one size below in our 2026 Chevrolet Trax model overview — it is front-wheel drive only.

Cited Source: GM Fleet Order Guide coverage — standard screen sizes, smartphone connectivity and two-tone roof availability | Bose Automotive — Trailblazer premium seven-speaker system

Don't See the One You Want?

Our sales team can place a factory order or reserve an incoming allocation, including specific colors, two-tone roof combinations and the Bose audio system. If you would rather hold out for the refreshed Trailblazer and its new Z71 trim — which adds standard all-wheel drive, an off-road-tuned suspension, an underbody skid plate and sport-terrain tires — we can get your name on an allocation for late spring.

Cited Source: GM Authority — 2027 Trailblazer refresh, Z71 hardware and availability timing

Visit Us in Burlington

Lynch Chevrolet of Burlington is at 2300 Browns Lake Drive, family-owned since 1957 and one of nine Lynch locations across three states. Call 262-661-2010, book a test drive, or start your trade appraisal online and we will have your preferred trim pulled up and ready.