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Old 11-09-2021, 07:26 AM   #1
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Chevy blazer/ 9 speed transmission?

What’s the consensus on the GM 9 speed transmission? I was hoping the blazer would basically be an suv version of the Camaro with the renounced LGX and 10 speed, but it has some 9 speed.
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Old 11-09-2021, 08:11 AM   #2
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Not sure about the Blazer, but our Traverse has the 9 speed, so likely the same unit. It works quite well, loaded or not, towing the small boat or not, it performs quite well. Been very happy with it.
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Old 11-17-2021, 10:51 PM   #3
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My wife's Blazer is AWD 9 speed. It has so far performed great at 20,000 miles. We have drove it in all modes but have not towed with it. It is a quick little ride for its class.
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Old 11-18-2021, 11:05 AM   #4
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Sister has one and it scoots no doubt. Pretty close to my little Camaro in performance.
Towing with a V6? Not a lot of torque for highway speeds.
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Old 11-18-2021, 11:35 AM   #5
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Sister has one and it scoots no doubt. Pretty close to my little Camaro in performance.
Towing with a V6? Not a lot of torque for highway speeds.
For sure, the extent of our towing is a 13' Boston Whaler, not much of a load at all. certainly nothing over 3500 lbs. We have no issues, but I am sure upping the load a bit would have it struggling.


We have used it for long road trips, kids to an from college, fully loaded! Performs well. Again, Traverse, so not apples to apples.
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Old 11-18-2021, 01:27 PM   #6
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Same 9 speed in my wife's GMC Terrain SLT.

It's been fantastic so far. For me, would be a very positive reason for getting a Blazer.
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Old 11-18-2021, 01:44 PM   #7
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Had my Blazer RS for almost two years now. Transmission is smooth as butter. Took it on vacation to Florida over the summer and had no issues.
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Old 11-21-2021, 04:46 PM   #8
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Love the 9 speed in my LTG equinox.
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Old 12-04-2021, 02:29 AM   #9
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The 9 and 10 speed were designed at the same time.

9 speed for front wheel drive

10 speed for rear wheel drive
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Old 12-09-2021, 02:24 PM   #10
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Incredibly glad to hear all this! That puts the blazer toward the top of my suv list. I find the LGX to be somewhat of a unicorn engine. It’s mpg rivals vehicles with 80 fewer hp AND it’s a solid engine. Just wish it was never mated to the 8 speed. That wouldn’t be so bad, but prices don’t reflect the 8 speed’s issues, even before the “apocalypse.”
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