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1985 Chevrolet Blazer

US · Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD

The 1985 Chevrolet Blazer is listed in the US market. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.

Engine
Varies by configuration: 5.0L 8-cylinder (GM-CHEV), 5.7L 8-cylinder (350 V8) (FFS) CA model), 6.2L 8-cylinder (CA model), 6.2L 8-cylinder, 2.5L 4-cylinder (FFS), 2.5L 4-cylinder (FFS) CA model), 2.8L 6-cylinder, 2.8L 6-cylinder (FFS) CA model)
Transmission
Varies by configuration: Automatic, Manual
Drivetrain
Varies by configuration: AWD, RWD
Fuel
Varies by configuration: Gasoline, Diesel
Economy
12 mpg (19.6 L/100 km) to 22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km) combined
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Specifications at a Glance

Key Figures

Units:
Engine / Powertrain
5.0L 8-cylinder (GM-CHEV), 5.7L 8-cylinder (350 V8) (FFS) CA model), 6.2L 8-cylinder (CA model), 6.2L 8-cylinder, 2.5L 4-cylinder (FFS), 2.5L 4-cylinder (FFS) CA model), 2.8L 6-cylinder, 2.8L 6-cylinder (FFS) CA model)
Combined Economy
12 mpg (19.6 L/100 km) to 22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km) combined
Drivetrain
AWD, RWD
Transmission
Automatic, Manual
Market: US·Switch units to convert the figures shown.
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Engine

Engine
SpecificationValueSource
EngineVaries by configuration: 5.0L 8-cylinder (GM-CHEV), 5.7L 8-cylinder (350 V8) (FFS) CA model), 6.2L 8-cylinder (CA model), 6.2L 8-cylinder, 2.5L 4-cylinder (FFS), 2.5L 4-cylinder (FFS) CA model), 2.8L 6-cylinder, 2.8L 6-cylinder (FFS) CA model)
Displacement2.5 L to 6.2 L
Cylinders4 to 8
Fuel typeVaries by configuration: Gasoline, Diesel

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission and drivetrain
SpecificationValueSource
TransmissionVaries by configuration: Automatic, Manual
Gears4 to 5
DrivetrainVaries by configuration: AWD, RWD

Fuel economy and range

Fuel economy and range
SpecificationValueSource
Combined12 mpg (19.6 L/100 km) to 22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km)
City11 mpg (21.4 L/100 km) to 19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km)
Highway15 mpg (15.7 L/100 km) to 26 mpg (9.0 L/100 km)

Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Aspiration, Power, Torque, Electric range, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.

Trims and configurations

24 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked November 9, 2026.

  • 07E088000: EQUIPMENT

    CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A…

    Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.

    Reported October 24, 2007. View on NHTSA

  • 06E026000: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

    CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

    Remedy: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.

    Reported March 23, 2006. View on NHTSA

Data sources

  • EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved October 24, 2026 · US Government public data
  • NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 24, 2026 · US Government public data

Source checked: October 24, 2026

Data verified: October 24, 2026

Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.

Related vehicles

  • 1984 Chevrolet Blazer

    Varies by configuration: Gasoline, Diesel

    Varies by configuration: 2.0L 4-cylinder, 2.8L 6-cylinder, 5.0L 8-cylinder ((GM-CHEV)), 6.2L 8-cylinder ((DIESEL)), 2.0L 4-cylinder ((FFS) CA model), 2.8L 6-cylinder ((FFS) CA model), 5.7L 8-cylinder ((350 V8) (FFS) CA model), 6.2L 8-cylinder ((DIESEL) CA model) · AWD
    23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km) to 12 mpg (19.6 L/100 km)

  • 1986 Chevrolet Blazer

    Varies by configuration: Gasoline, Diesel

    Varies by configuration: 2.5L 4-cylinder ((FFS)), 2.8L 6-cylinder ((FFS)), 5.0L 8-cylinder ((305)), 5.7L 8-cylinder ((350 V8) (FFS)), 6.2L 8-cylinder ((NO-CAT)) · Varies by configuration: RWD, AWD
    22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km) to 12 mpg (19.6 L/100 km)

Frequently asked questions

What engine does the 1985 Chevrolet Blazer have?

Varies by configuration: 5.0L 8-cylinder ((GM-CHEV)), 5.7L 8-cylinder ((350 V8) (FFS) CA model), 6.2L 8-cylinder (CA model), 6.2L 8-cylinder, 2.5L 4-cylinder ((FFS)), 2.5L 4-cylinder ((FFS) CA model), 2.8L 6-cylinder, 2.8L 6-cylinder ((FFS) CA model). Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.

What is the fuel economy of the 1985 Chevrolet Blazer?

Combined fuel economy is 12 mpg (19.6 L/100 km) to 22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.

Is the 1985 Chevrolet Blazer front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?

Drivetrain: Varies by configuration: AWD, RWD.

Are there recalls for the 1985 Chevrolet Blazer?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year (last checked November 9, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.