2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Trailblazer years
- More complaints than other years 9th of 18 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 111 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer. That ranks 9th out of 18 Trailblazer model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is unknown or other (36 complaints, 32%). Complaints mention 3 crashes, 3 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 111owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown or Other | 36 | 32% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 34 | 31% | 43,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 31 | 28% | 44,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 17 | 15% | 1,726 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 14 | 13% | 3,051 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 10 | 9% | 35,500 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 5 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 5 | 5% | 9,026 | — | — |
| Structure | 4 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 3% | 2,876 | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 2 | 2% | 172 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 2% | 62,500 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 2% | 31,450 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 2% | 77,500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 1% | 400 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 1% | 40,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:mechanical:accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift:stand
Problem: General Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Buick Encore GX and 2021-2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer vehicles. The emergency jack, if not positioned as directed in the vehicle owner's manual, can fracture while in use.
Risk: A fractured jack can cause the vehicle to collapse, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the jack, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owner of the safety risk are expected to be mailed July 26, 2021. A second notice will be mailed once remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is A212335470.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Unkown~ I find my antenna to pose a safety risks due to the antenna base has allowed moisture , water, affecting navigation system/radio, everytime it rains, radio stops working n navigation system water ingress can damage critical electrical system ,including radio manfuctuer and dealership in…
When putting the gear shift into park there is a constant SHIFT TO PARK message that plays even when shifted to park and forces the car to stay in accessory mode. This drains the battery and does not allow car to shut down fully. This is a known issue with this make and model of vehicle and GM…
When entering onto the freeway, I accelerated to the speed of the freeway traffic and the turbo system failed and the message was ENGINE POWER REDUCED and the check engine light came on. During the time of the turbo failure, I was almost hit by another vehicle that had to suddenly brake to avoid…
The shifter doesn't recognize when it is shifted into park. Shift to park keeps flashing on dash.
When I shut off the engine, it says âShift to parkâ and the car will not turn off. To get it to turn off, I have to turn the car back on (usually multiple times), until it recognizes that it IS in park.
Other Chevrolet Trailblazer years
← 2021 Trailblazer · 2023 Trailblazer →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Trailblazer | 11 | 1 |
| 2025 Trailblazer | 25 | 1 |
| 2024 Trailblazer | 33 | 1 |
| 2023 Trailblazer | 71 | 0 |
| 2022 | 111 | 1 |
| 2021 Trailblazer | 195 | 4 |
| 2014 Trailblazer | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 Trailblazer | 27 | 0 |
| 2008 Trailblazer | 193 | 0 |
| 2007 Trailblazer | 732 | 5 |
| 2006 Trailblazer | 1,108 | 8 |
| 2005 Trailblazer | 1,466 | 2 |
| 2004 Trailblazer | 1,081 | 2 |
| 2003 Trailblazer | 901 | 8 |
| 2002 Trailblazer | 1,149 | 12 |
| 2001 Trailblazer | 20 | 0 |
| 2000 Trailblazer | 26 | 0 |
| 1999 Trailblazer | 4 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer?
Owners most often report unknown or other, power train, electrical system problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 36 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Trailblazer model years, the 2022 has more complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.