When did Chevy stop making the full-size Blazer?
The full-size Blazer was discontinued after the 1994 model year. Production ended in 1994, and Chevrolet replaced it with the Tahoe starting with the 1995 model year.
The full-size Blazer, introduced in 1969 as the K5 Blazer, was Chevrolet's two-door, body-on-frame SUV built on the same underpinnings as the C/K pickup trucks. In the early 1990s GM reorganized its large-SUV lineup, consolidating under the Tahoe nameplate for a modern flagship. The Blazer name lived on in other, smaller variants, but the original full-size Blazer ceased production after 1994.
Timeline of the Full-Size Blazer
Below is a concise timeline of the key milestones in the full-size Blazer's history.
- 1969: Chevrolet introduces the K5 Blazer, a full-size two-door SUV based on the C/K pickup platform.
- 1994: Last model year for the full-size Blazer (K5); production ends as GM shifts its lineup toward the Tahoe.
- 1995: Chevrolet Tahoe debuts as the flagship full-size SUV, effectively replacing the Blazer in Chevrolet's lineup.
The end of the Blazer's full-size run marked a shift in GM's SUV strategy, prioritizing the Tahoe's broader packaging and modernity for the large-SUV market.
Reasons Behind the Shift
Market demand, regulatory changes, and a strategic product consolidation prompted GM to streamline its large-SUV offerings. The Tahoe provided a more up-to-date, four-door platform with improved safety, comfort, and interior space, aligning with evolving consumer preferences in the mid-1990s.
Summary
In short, Chevrolet's full-size Blazer ended with the 1994 model year as GM transitioned to the Tahoe for 1995. The Blazer name would live on in other SUV variants, but the original full-size model ceased production after 1994.
