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| |name = Chevrolet TrailBlazer | |
| |image = [[Image:Wikitbss.jpg|250px|2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer SS]]
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| |manufacturer = [[Chevrolet]]
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| |parent_company = [[General Motors]]
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| |production = 2002-2009
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| |class = Mid-size [[Sport utility vehicle|SUV]]
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| |predecessor = [[Chevrolet S-10 Blazer|Chevrolet Blazer]]
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| |successor = [[Chevrolet Equinox]]
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| |body_style = 4-door [[Sport utility vehicle|SUV]]
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| |platform = [[GMT360|GMT360<Br>GMT370 (EXT)]]
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| |layout = [[Front-engine design|Front engine]], [[rear-wheel drive]] / [[four-wheel drive]]
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| |related = [[Buick Rainier]] <BR> [[GMC Envoy]] <BR> [[Isuzu Ascender]] <BR> [[Oldsmobile Bravada]] <BR> [[Saab 9-7X]]
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| |transmission = 4-speed [[automatic transmission|automatic]]
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| |assembly = [[Moraine, Ohio]], [[USA]] <BR> [[Oklahoma City, Oklahoma]], [[USA]]
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| |wheelbase = SWB: {{Auto in|113.0|0}} <br>EXT: {{Auto in|129.0|0}}
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| |length = SWB: {{Auto in|191.8|0}}<br>EXT: {{Auto in|207.8|0}}
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| |height = 2002-03 SWB: {{Auto in|74.5|0}}<Br>2004-09 SWB: {{Auto in|72.5|0}}<br>2002-03 EXT: {{Auto in|77.1|0}}<br>2004-06 EXT: {{Auto in|75.5|0}}<br>2007-09 2WD: {{Auto in|67.8|0}}
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| |width = {{Auto in|74.7|0}}
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| |engine = [[GM Vortec engine#4200|4.2 L LL8]] [[Straight-6|I6]] <BR> [[GM Vortec engine#5300|5.3 L]] [[V8]] <BR> 6.0 L [[GM_LS_engine#LS2|LS2]] V8
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| The '''Chevrolet TrailBlazer''' is a mid-size [[Sport utility vehicle|SUV]] produced by the [[Chevrolet]] division of [[United States|American]] automaker [[General Motors]]. It was introduced in 1999 as an upscale trim line of the [[Chevrolet S-10 Blazer|Blazer]]. In 2002, the TrailBlazer was upgraded to a new platform (GMT360 for 5 passenger models, GMT370 for 7 passenger, and GMT305 for the [[GMC Envoy|Envoy]] XUV). Production of the Blazer overlapped with the TrailBlazer until 2005, when the 2-door was sold at dealers while the 4-door was fleet only (until the 2004 model year). | | The [[Chevrolet Camaro]] ZL1 was a [[COPO]] (Central Office Production Order) 9560 optioned car produced on a very limited basis. |
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| The TrailBlazer won the ''[[North American Car of the Year|North American Truck of the Year]]'' award in 2002. The 4.2L I6 Atlas LL8 won Ward's Best Engine from 2002-2004 with innovative features such as [[DOHC]], [[Variable Valve Timing]] (VVT) on the exhaust camshaft, and GM's Patented "Lost-Foam" casting process.
| | Conceived by drag racre Dick Harrell, and ordered through Fred Gibb Chevrolet in La Harpe, IL, they were built with the intention of entering NHRA Super Stock [[drag racing]]. In order to qualify for these races, a minimum of 50 had to be sold to the public. In all, 69 were actually produced. The option was priced at $4,160.50 (in 1969 US dollars), and was listed as the "HIGH PERFORMANCE UNIT" option. This brought the total price of the car to roughly $7,300; sales were poor and some were sent back to the factory and/or sat on lots for up to a year before being sold with the help of $1,000 rebates from GM. The ZL1 engine, which was the centerpiece of the COPO 9560 option, was factory rated at 430 bhp@5200 rpm, 450 lb-ft@4400 rpm. Actual output was 575 bhp@7500 rpm when fitted with open, long-tube racing headers, and properly tuned for maximum output. |
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| | == 1993 == |
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| The TrailBlazer is based on a truck platform, with all models having [[four-wheel drive]] as an option with both automatic engagement and the more traditional "4 High" and "4 Low" gearings. Its main disadvantage is its increased width (as compared to a [[Jeep Wrangler]]) and lack of suspension travel, causing it to ''high side'' when it encounters high-camber-variance terrain or large rocks. Additionally, it lacks either [[locking hubs]] or a [[limited slip differential]]. Instead a G80 locking rear differential is available as an option on all models except for the SS which has a G86 LSD standard. | | The 1993 ZL1 was, in truth, built on a dare. When the 1993 Camaro first came out, a person from the media stated to an important employee in Chevrolet that "I bet we will never see another [[big-block]] Camaro built". The ZL1 was a one of a kind not sold to the public, boasting a 572ci Donovan Aluminum Block Big Block Engine with over 700hp. Custom body styling, hood, black paint, and custom magnesium alloy wheels were also featured. It was sold for $145,000 at the 2009 Barrett Jackson Auto Auction in Scottsdale, AZ. |
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| [[Image:06-08 Chevrolet TrailBlazer .jpg|left|thumb|200px|2006-2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer]]The TrailBlazer was facelifted for 2006. A new front fascia and interior trim were included with the refresh, but only apply to the upper-level LT models. The LS trim still has the 02-05 front and rear fascias. The SS gets trim-specific front and rear fascias plus colormatched side skirts.
| | == additional info on 1969 models== |
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| The TrailBlazer comes with a {{Convert|291|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} {{convert|277|lbft|Nm|0|abbr=on}} all-aluminum 4.2 L "Atlas" LL8 [[straight-6|inline-six]] engine standard and an optional {{Convert|302|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} {{convert|330|lbft|Nm|0|abbr=on}} aluminum small-block 5.3 L V8 with Active Fuel Management. The inline-six makes the TrailBlazer the most powerful six-cylinder SUV in its class. The [[Active Fuel Management]] system on the V8 engine shuts off 4 of the 8 cylinders during highway travel and idle to save fuel. The 6-cylinder versions of the TrailBlazer get up to {{convert|20|mpgus|L/100 km mpgimp}} highway, according to refreshed [[United States Environmental Protection Agency]] estimates. | | The original order of 50 COPO 9560 1969 Camaros ordered by Fred Gibb were bare bones models (popularly known as 'strippers')with no options other than the high power engine and stronger drivetrain. The other 19 ZL1's were optioned with various accessories as they went to dealers across the United States. All of the ZL1 Camaro's are considered extremely collectible, and those with a racing pedigree are most highly valued. Two of the Camaro's ended up in [[Australia]] with [[Bob Jane]] driving one to the 1971 and 1972 [[Australian Touring Car Championship]]. The other served as a drag racing car for Jane. |
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| ==Engines==
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| * 2002-present [[GM Atlas engine#LL8|LL8]] 4.2 L [[Straight-6|I6]]
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| * 2003-2004 [[GM Vortec engine#5300|LM4]] 5.3 L [[V8]]
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| * 2005-present [[GM Vortec engine#5300|LH6]] 5.3 L V8
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| * 2006-present [[GM LS engine#LS2|LS2]] 6.0 L V8
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| ==EXT==
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| [[Image:Chevrolet-TrailBlazer-EXT.jpg|thumb|right|200px|2003-2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer EXT]]
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| [[Image:Chevrolet-TrailBlazers.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Note the height difference between the standard-length TrailBlazer (right) and EXT (left)]]
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| [[Image:BlazerPR.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Chevrolet Trailblazer Police Interceptor]]
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| One unique element of the TrailBlazer line was the availability of a 3-row, 7-passenger EXT version. This vehicle was 16 in (406 mm) longer and had a higher roofline to allow easier access to the third row of seats. This roof was disguised by standard roof racks.
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| Production of the EXT model was handled by the [[Oklahoma City Assembly]] plant in [[Oklahoma City, Oklahoma]]. The last TrailBlazer EXT rolled off the assembly line on [[February 20]], [[2006]], because GM had reportedly closed that plant, making 2006 the final year for the TrailBlazer EXT.
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| The EXT could be identified by its much straighter rear doors (which were not in-line with the rear wheel arches), as well as by the circular, metal cap on each of the quarter windows where the opening mechanism attaches.
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| ==SS==
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| An SS model was introduced for the 2006 model year. This was the first time a production SUV wore the [[Super Sport]] badge.<ref>"[http://www.tuningnews.net/article.php?date=050328 Tuning News.net article on the Trailblazer SS]", Chevrolet Trailblazer SS [[September 23|9/23]]/[[2005|05]]. Retrieved [[September 29]], [[2006]].</ref> This new TrailBlazer comes standard with a 6.0 L ''[[GM LS engine#LS2|LS2]]'' [[V8]] based on the same engine that comes standard in the 2005-2006 [[Pontiac GTO]]. The ''LS2'' is rated at {{Convert|395|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} with {{Auto ft.lbf|400|-1}} of torque and can accelerate from 0 to 60 [[miles per hour|mph]] in an estimated 5.8 seconds with quarter mile times around 13.5 seconds at {{convert|100.0|mi/h|km/h|abbr=on}}. Other differences entail the use of a heavy-duty 4-speed [[automatic transmission]], a cold air intake package, a 4.10 ratio limited slip rear differential, a ZQ8 sport suspension, specially designed front brakes with brake pads similar to those found on the [[Chevrolet Corvette C6|Corvette]], and optional all-wheel drive (via a Torsen T-3 center differential).
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| ==Safety==
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| [[IIHS]] tests give early Trailblazer's a ''Marginal'' overall rating in the frontal offset test while 2005-2009 models get an ''Acceptable'' rating. For 2008 models side curtain airbags became standard but the Trailblazer gets a ''Marginal'' overall side impact rating regardless of airbag configuration. Torso type side airbags were unavailable.<ref>http://www.iihs.org/ratings/ratingsbyseries.aspx?id=439</ref>
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| 2007 [[National Highway Traffic Safety Administration]] (NHTSA) Crash Test Ratings:<ref>http://www.safercar.gov/portal/site/safercar/menuitem.94b0130be143aeb342252f0835a67789/?vgnextoid=68adf2905bf54110VgnVCM1000002fd17898RCRD</ref>:
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| Frontal Driver: {{rating|3|5}}
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| Frontal Passenger: {{rating|4|5}}
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| Side Driver: {{rating|5|5}}
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| Side Rear Passenger: {{rating|5|5}}
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| Rollover 2wd: {{rating|3|5}}
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| Rollover 4wd: {{rating|4|5}}
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| ==Yearly American sales==
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| | 2001<ref>http://media.gm.com/news/sales/030103_decsales.html</ref>
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| | 2002
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| | 2003
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| | 2004<ref>http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2006/01/05/205609.html</ref>
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| | 2005
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| | 2006<ref>http://media.gm.com/servlet/GatewayServlet?target=http://image.emerald.gm.com/gmnews/viewmonthlyreleasedetail.do?domain=6&docid=31596</ref>
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| | 2007
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| | 2008<ref>http://media.gm.com/servlet/GatewayServlet?target=http://image.emerald.gm.com/gmnews/viewpressreldetail.do?domain=2&docid=51161</ref>
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| | 74,878
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| ==Discontinuation==
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| The next generation TrailBlazer was to be built on an upgraded version of the current GMT360 platform called the GMT361. It was scheduled to be launched in spring 2007, but in January 2006, GM decided to just refresh the current platform and call the vehicle a GMT360NG. However, in June 2006, GM announced that the GMT360NG program was also canceled due to the large investment. GM decided to keep the current TrailBlazer until the 2009 model year. [[Buick]] instead got the [[Buick Enclave|Enclave]], a [[GM Lambda platform]]-based [[crossover SUV]] to replace the [[Buick Rainier|Rainier]] (along with the [[Buick Rendezvous|Rendezvous]] and the [[Buick Terraza|Terraza]] [[minivan]]), while [[GMC (automobile)|GMC]] will get the [[GM Theta platform|Theta-based]] [[GMC Terrain|Terrain]] to replace the [[GMC Envoy|Envoy]]. Also, [[Saab Automobile|Saab]] will replace the [[Saab 9-7X|9-7X]] with the [[Saab 9-4X|9-4X]]. The Trailblazer, along with the [[Chevrolet Uplander]], will be replaced by the [[Chevrolet Traverse]]. GM had closed the Moraine plant on [[December 23]], [[2008]], ending production of all GMT360 products. <ref>[http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20081006/FREE/810069969/1530/FREE GM to shut Ohio SUV plant 2 years ahead of plan]</ref> The last Chevrolet TrailBlazer rolled off the Moraine line on [[December 16]], [[2008]], a week before the plant's closure.
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| ==External links==
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| *[http://www.chevrolet.com/trailblazer/ Chevrolet.com's Official TrailBlazer Site]
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The Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 was a COPO (Central Office Production Order) 9560 optioned car produced on a very limited basis.
Conceived by drag racre Dick Harrell, and ordered through Fred Gibb Chevrolet in La Harpe, IL, they were built with the intention of entering NHRA Super Stock drag racing. In order to qualify for these races, a minimum of 50 had to be sold to the public. In all, 69 were actually produced. The option was priced at $4,160.50 (in 1969 US dollars), and was listed as the "HIGH PERFORMANCE UNIT" option. This brought the total price of the car to roughly $7,300; sales were poor and some were sent back to the factory and/or sat on lots for up to a year before being sold with the help of $1,000 rebates from GM. The ZL1 engine, which was the centerpiece of the COPO 9560 option, was factory rated at 430 bhp@5200 rpm, 450 lb-ft@4400 rpm. Actual output was 575 bhp@7500 rpm when fitted with open, long-tube racing headers, and properly tuned for maximum output.
1993
The 1993 ZL1 was, in truth, built on a dare. When the 1993 Camaro first came out, a person from the media stated to an important employee in Chevrolet that "I bet we will never see another big-block Camaro built". The ZL1 was a one of a kind not sold to the public, boasting a 572ci Donovan Aluminum Block Big Block Engine with over 700hp. Custom body styling, hood, black paint, and custom magnesium alloy wheels were also featured. It was sold for $145,000 at the 2009 Barrett Jackson Auto Auction in Scottsdale, AZ.
additional info on 1969 models
The original order of 50 COPO 9560 1969 Camaros ordered by Fred Gibb were bare bones models (popularly known as 'strippers')with no options other than the high power engine and stronger drivetrain. The other 19 ZL1's were optioned with various accessories as they went to dealers across the United States. All of the ZL1 Camaro's are considered extremely collectible, and those with a racing pedigree are most highly valued. Two of the Camaro's ended up in Australia with Bob Jane driving one to the 1971 and 1972 Australian Touring Car Championship. The other served as a drag racing car for Jane.
