COMPARISON · THE SHOWDOWN
OPEN LABOR PROJECT
VEHICLE A
▼
Chevrolet
Blazer EV
LT Single Motor RWD
VS
VEHICLE B
▼
Chevrolet
Blazer EV
RS Dual Motor AWD
Real labor data. Real maintenance costs. Real recall counts. No subscription, no paywall — free for every wrench-turner.
01
Specifications
Year
2026
2026
Engine
LT Single Motor RWD
RS Dual Motor AWD
Drivetrain
AWD
AWD
Transmission
automatic
automatic
Fuel
ev
ev
04
Cost of Ownership
★ WINNER
5-Year Maintenance
$10,705
0.18 $/mi
5-Year Maintenance
$10,705
0.18 $/mi
Routine maintenance only. Cost = labor hours × $150/hr × estimated 5-yr frequency. Parts cost not included.
05
Maintenance Breakdown
Hours per common service. Lower is faster (and cheaper) at the shop.
Tire rotation
2.0 hrs$2,400 / 5yr
2.0 hrs$2,400 / 5yr
Wiper blades
3.0 hrs$1,920 / 5yr
3.0 hrs$1,920 / 5yr
Cabin air filter
4.0 hrs$1,875 / 5yr
4.0 hrs$1,875 / 5yr
Front brake pads
2.0 hrs$760 / 5yr
2.0 hrs$760 / 5yr
Rear brake pads
2.0 hrs$740 / 5yr
2.0 hrs$740 / 5yr
Differential fluid
2.0 hrs$680 / 5yr
2.0 hrs$680 / 5yr
Brake fluid flush
2.0 hrs$630 / 5yr
2.0 hrs$630 / 5yr
Coolant flush
3.0 hrs$500 / 5yr
3.0 hrs$500 / 5yr
12V battery
2.0 hrs$500 / 5yr
2.0 hrs$500 / 5yr
06
Active Recalls
Open NHTSA Recalls
0
CLEAR
Open NHTSA Recalls
0
CLEAR
✓ Both vehicles are completely clear of open safety recalls.
07
Fluid Capacities
Chevrolet Blazer EV
brake · FMVSS 116 DOT 4
coolant10.00 qt · Manufacturer specific
front_diff1.50 qt · API GL-5
power_steering · N/A
rear_diff2.00 qt · API GL-5
transfer_case2.50 qt · ATF or manufacturer specific
transmission_auto13.50 qt · Manufacturer specific
washer3.50 qt · All-season or winter-rated
Chevrolet Blazer EV
brake · FMVSS 116 DOT 4
coolant10.00 qt · Manufacturer specific
front_diff1.50 qt · API GL-5
power_steering · N/A
rear_diff2.00 qt · API GL-5
transfer_case2.50 qt · ATF or manufacturer specific
transmission_auto13.50 qt · Manufacturer specific
washer3.50 qt · All-season or winter-rated
08
The Verdict
TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Across cost of ownership and recall count, neither vehicle pulls decisively ahead. Pick on personal preference — drivetrain, transmission feel, brand loyalty, or the engine that puts a smile on your face.
Open the full dashboard for either truck
Labor times, torque specs, fluid capacities, DTC codes, repair procedures, recalls, common platform problems.