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What is the history of the Chevrolet Trailblazer?
The Chevrolet TrailBlazer is a mid-size SUV produced by the Chevrolet division of American automaker General Motors. It was introduced in 1999 as an upscale trim line of the Blazer. In 2002, the TrailBlazer was upgraded to a new platform (GMT360 for 5 passenger models, GMT370 for 7 passenger, and GMT305 for the 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 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 has decided to keep the current TrailBlazer until the 2009 model year. Buick will instead get the Enclave, a GM Lambda platform-based crossover SUV to replace the Rainier, while GMC will get the Theta-based Terrain to replace the Envoy. Also, Saab will replace the 9-7X with the 9-4X. The Trailblazer, along with the Chevrolet Uplander, will be replaced by the Chevrolet Traverse. However, GM will keep the TrailBlazer in production for the 2009 model year according to the GM Fleet website, as GM will phase out all its GMT360 products after the 2009 model year because of the demise of the Moraine plant.
