2007 Chevrolet TrailBlazer [ 2008 ]
Chevrolet TrailBlazer
Overall Score - 6.3 (Mediocre)
The TrailBlazer falls short of top competitors in reliability, refined interior and -- unless you're talking about the powerful SS model -- performance. If you're in the market for an affordable midsize SUV, you should also consider the Honda Pilot, GMC Acadia and Nissan Murano.
The 2007 Chevrolet TrailBlazer, reviewers say, has more power than its chassis can handle and lacks the general refinement of its competitors. "Strong performance, a roomy cabin and plentiful features are strong points for the 2007 Chevrolet TrailBlazer," says Edmunds, "but mediocre interior materials and handling (SS model excepted) prevent our full endorsement." And while many reviewers agree with Car and Driver in finding the TrailBlazer "spacious, comfortable and well equipped," most also find its style, both inside and out, a bit dated. This leads Consumer Guide to conclude that the TrailBlazer "is now on death row."
The TrailBlazer is priced competitively, though the price tag increases considerably with an upgrade to the high-performance SS. MSN points out that the TrailBlazer is "the most affordable of GM's truck-type midsize sport-utility vehicles," and says that the SS is "a bargain considering what it adds to the standard version. It provides the best of two worlds -- the utilitarian benefits of a truck and much of a sports sedan's driving kicks." Kelley Blue Book reports, "When it comes to resale, the TrailBlazer does not hold its value as well as rivals from Toyota and Nissan." IntelliChoice gives the TrailBlazer a rating of "worse than average" for its predicted five-year cost of ownership, compared to other vehicles in its class.
The 2007 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is available in three main trims: the base LS, the LT and the SS. The SS is broken down into two sub-trims: the 1SS and the top-of-the line 3SS.
TrailBlazer Performance - 6.2 (Mediocre)
Save for the sport-tuned and extremely powerful SS, reviewers aren't impressed by the 2007 TrailBlazer's performance. Car and Driver says, "The loose, imprecise feel doesn't inspire sporty driving." continue
TrailBlazer Exterior - 8.3 (Very Good)
The TrailBlazer's exterior styling, traces of which can be seen in the current generation of Chevy trucks, is familiar to many potential owners. New Car Test Drive, like many reviewers, finds that the TrailBlazer "looks neat and sturdy, with confident lines that express utility." Kelley Blue Book says, "The TrailBlazer's rugged yet refined pose seems as comfortable off-road as in the valet parking lot." continue
TrailBlazer Interior - 6.1 (Mediocre)
Seating and space are adequate in the TrailBlazer, but reviewers find the interior to be rather uninspiring. "The TrailBlazer's cabin offers decent comfort for five adults, and most controls are simple," says Edmunds, "but the overall ambiance is rather bland." continue
TrailBlazer Safety - 8.4 (Very Good)
The TrailBlazer is well-equipped with safety features, more so this year than ever. Road and Travel reports, "Safety gets added attention for 2007, with GM's StabiliTrak that maintains control during sudden driving maneuvers now standard on all Trailblazer models." Despite these additions, the TrailBlazer underperforms most competitors in government crash tests. continue
TrailBlazer Reliability - 5.0 (Mediocre)
The 2007 Chevrolet TrailBlazer reliability score shown is the Predicted Reliability rating provided by J.D. Power and Associates. This score is based on trending the past three years of historical initial quality and dependability data from J.D. Power's automotive studies, specifically the Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS) and the Initial Quality Study (IQS). A three-year/36,000-mile basic warranty covers the TrailBlazer. continue
