Chevrolet K5 Blazer
1969–1994
Lowest price
US$8,600
Since 2020
Median price
US$88,000
Since 2020 · n=93
Highest price
US$239,250
Since 2020
Sold cars
93
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 93 lots

Based on 93 verified auction results
US$107,800
Market value · recent verified sales
-2.0%
12-month change
Fair Entry
Stable prices. Negotiate on spec and condition.
Prices have been flat (-2.0%). No strong directional signal.
MSRP
—
Collectibility
6/10
Collectible
3-Year Forecast
US$102,889
-5%
5-Year Forecast
US$101,375
-6%
Market scores
68
Desirability
Moderate
55
Liquidity
Moderate
50
Resale Outlook
Option premiums
What every option is worth.
Hardtop included
−US$64,744-74%6 with · 87 without · med confidence
Manual gearbox
−US$59,126-67%4 with · 77 without · low confidence
Premiums compare the median price of sales with each option against comparable sales without it, mined from verified auction listings. Options interact in ways a one-at-a-time split can’t capture — treat each premium as directional rather than gospel.
Marque analyst note
The Chevrolet K5 Blazer market is holding at a median of $107,800, though prices have slipped 2 percent over the past year, signaling a stabilization phase rather than momentum. With 23 transactions logged in the last twelve months across a broader sample of 93 tracked sales, the market shows consistent but measured activity—enough data to establish clear trends without excessive volatility.
These vehicles typically turn up with 58,900 miles on the odometer, reflecting the broad mix of well-used examples and lower-mileage specimens that define the first-generation Blazer collector market. Condition variance remains significant across the segment, with restoration quality and originality driving meaningful price separation at the margin.
The K5 Blazer sits in the appreciating classic tier with a collectibility score of 6, indicating genuine appeal among enthusiasts but not yet the rarefied status of blue-chip collectibles. High desirability and moderate liquidity suggest these trucks attract steady buyer interest, though the moderate liquidity rating means buyers should expect 30- to 90-day selling windows rather than immediate absorption at asking price.
The three-year outlook projects a base decline to $102,889—roughly a 4.6 percent depreciation from current levels—with the five-year picture extending that trend to $101,375, or 6 percent lower. These projections reflect soft but sustained headwinds rather than a sharp correction, consistent with the broader market's steady-state pricing.
At current levels with a HOLD signal, the K5 Blazer presents a fair entry for buyers attracted to the platform's design and community support, though appreciation potential over the near term appears limited. The stable classification and high confidence rating underscore that this is a mature, well-understood segment with few surprises ahead.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg valueUS$107,800
- Annual appr. rate-2.0%/yr
- Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked93
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared93 (100.0%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)US$870
- MaintenanceUS$3,220
- StorageUS$3,220
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual costUS$7,310
Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months50
- Sell-Through54%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale PriceUS$90,474
- Avg Mileage at Sale58,900 mi
- Recent Price RangeUS$8,600 – US$239,250
- Total Sales Tracked93
Recent sales
Showing latest 20US$22,000
Bring a Trailer · 19 Aug 2026
Dark Copper Metallic · 4-speed automatic
US$146,500
Bring a Trailer · 19 Aug 2026
Blue and white · 6L80E 6-speed automatic
US$104,500
mecum · 15 Aug 2026
Black · Automatic
US$11,500
Bring a Trailer · 14 Aug 2026
red · 4-speed automatic
US$80,000
Bring a Trailer · 13 Aug 2026
Onyx Black · automatic
US$28,000
cars-and-bids · 11 Aug 2026
50,800 mi
US$35,500
Bring a Trailer · 2 Aug 2026
metallic blue and white · automatic
US$8,600
Bring a Trailer · 1 Aug 2026
Mojave Beige and Midnight Blue Metallic · automatic
US$22,000
Bring a Trailer · 31 Jul 2026
Santa Fe Tan · 4-speed manual
US$51,700
mecum · 25 Jul 2026
Red/White · Automatic
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.