The Blazer was originally a short wheelbase truck that went into production in 1969. It had four engine options and three transmission options, with a wheelbase around 104 inches. The shortened pickup design allowed for more interior space, yet it also made the Blazer more affordable.

The Chevrolet Blazer is an automobile nameplate used by General Motors for its Chevrolet brand since 1969 for several SUV models: Full-size Chevrolet K5 Blazer, based on the C/K pickup chassis and built from 1969 to 1995 (renamed Blazer in 1992 and Tahoe in 1995 for the 2-door model)