Chevrolet Trailblazer vs Saturn Vue
The Saturn Vue is more fuel-efficient at 22 MPG combined, against 16 MPG for the Chevrolet Trailblazer. At EPA assumptions that is about $1,150 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Chevrolet Trailblazer | Saturn Vue | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 1,160 | 879 |
| Most reported problem | Electrical system | Transmission |
| Crashes and fires | 84 and 24 | 42 and 16 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 73,000 miles | 66,000 miles |
| Recalls | 8 | 1 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 16 MPG | 22 MPG |
| City and highway | 14 and 20 | 19 and 26 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $4,200 | $3,050 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 1,160 complaints for the Chevrolet Trailblazer and 879 for the Saturn Vue. Complaint counts depend heavily on how many of each vehicle were sold, so a higher count does not by itself mean a less reliable car.
Safety recalls on file: 8 for the Chevrolet Trailblazer, 1 for the Saturn Vue.