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This 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer has 100 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Uncategorized Issues.
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2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer Fuel Economy
✓ EPA Official DataEPA-rated fuel economy across 3 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer trim configurations. The median figure is shown; range reflects all available trims.
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov. Figures reflect EPA lab testing; real-world results vary by driving style, load, and conditions. 3 trims analysed.
2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer Safety Ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Program2 variants tested — showing 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer SUV AWDOfficial crash test results from the NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Stars reflect government-conducted tests; higher is safer.
Overall
17.9% rollover risk
Frontal Crash
Side Crash
Rollover
17.9% probability
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Ratings are based on government crash tests and may not reflect all trim levels.
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer has 100 owner complaints, 3 crash-related complaints, and 1 recall campaign on record. The most frequently reported component is Uncategorized Issues. NHTSA reliability signal: Severe Issues.
- Make
- Chevrolet
- Model
- Trailblazer
- Model year
- 2022
- NHTSA owner complaints
- 100
- Crash-related complaints
- 3
- Safety recall campaigns
- 1
- Top reported component
- Uncategorized Issues
- Reliability signal
- Severe Issues
- EPA MPG combined
- 30
- EPA MPG city / highway
- 29 / 31
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- NHTSA overall safety rating
- 5/5 stars
- NHTSA frontal crash rating
- 5/5 stars
- NHTSA side crash rating
- 5/5 stars
- NHTSA rollover rating
- 4/5 stars
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
Common problems
Most common 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer problems
Top owner-reported complaint areas and where they often appear.
Uncategorized Issues
Transmission / Drivetrain
Electrical Faults
Complaint patterns center on Uncategorized Issues, Transmission / Drivetrain, Electrical Faults. Use these as a pre-purchase inspection guide, then verify recall and damage history on the specific VIN.
Buyer verdict
Should you buy a used 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer?
This CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER year shows a meaningful number of reported issues, so buyers should only proceed after a careful records review and inspection.
Model-year complaint trends can reveal recurring trouble spots before you spend money on inspections, financing, or repairs.
May Suit
This year may suit buyers who prioritize complete maintenance records and pass a pre-purchase inspection.
May Want to Avoid
Buyers who want a lower-risk ownership profile may prefer comparing nearby model years before committing.
Pre-purchase
What to check before buying a used 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer
Inspection Focus
- Inspect the most frequently reported complaint components on this model year
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AI verdict
What the complaint data suggests
Editorial interpretation of NHTSA public complaint data. Source: nhtsa.gov. Complaints are owner-submitted and do not confirm a defect. Methodology
The CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER has 100 NHTSA complaints and 1 recalls on record. 3 complaints involve crash-related incidents. This data reflects owner-reported issues submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Recall context: 1 recall campaign are on record, so recall completion status should be confirmed on the exact VIN before purchase.
- 100 total complaints filed with NHTSA
- 1 federal recall campaign
- 3 crash-related complaints on record
- Review NHTSA complaint history for the most-reported components
- Check recall completion status at nhtsa.gov/recalls
- Verify service records for frequently complained components
Full breakdown
All 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer complaints by category
Every owner-reported complaint category filed with NHTSA for the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer. Use this as a pre-purchase inspection checklist.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uncategorized Issues | 33 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 30 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 26 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 16 | — | — | — | |
| Brake System | 15 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB | 10 | 2 | — | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Door Lock Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
In their words
Real owner complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Shift to park warning/beeping when already in park. Happening multiple times and different days
Vehicle stalled and shut off while driving in moving traffic on multiple occasions, resulting in sudden loss of power steering and brake assist — a significant safety hazard. Battery failed at 32,860 miles (September 2025) with all low voltage codes. Battery replaced by dealer. V…
The two components that failed were the water pump and the coolant control valve which caused the engine to overheat, resulting in me having to pull over along the side of a busy highway putting me at risk for injury while the vehicle cooled down. It would be available for inspec…
When putting the vehicle in park and turning off, a warning message will appear that states "Shift to Park" and initially a nudge of the gear shift would clear the message, after one week, a simple nudge does not clear the message. The vehicle will not turn off and continues to b…
I used the jack for the first time of buying the vehicle new. I jacked the vehicle up to put the spare on and the scissor jack folded up and the car dropped. So I looked up if there was a recall on it and there isn't but there is on other vehicles. Note: the car was on level hard…
I am having issues with putting car in park. Keeps showing not in park and will not shut off until I yank on handle. Getting worse & taking so long. Took to dealership and they said probably the harness and would cost $400 to $600 to fix. My research shows they have had this i…
When car is shifted to park it doesn't let the car turn off. There is a message to shift the car to park when it is in park
For approximately a year, my vehicle sporadically gives a message when I shut it off staying it is not in park. It can take up to 5 minutes turning it back on, shifting through all gears, and turning it back off before it registers that it is in park.
Shift to park error randomly pops up.
I keep receiving a “shift to park,” message after putting the car in park and shutting it off.
My shift to park was broken last September 9-25, and I took it to the dealers I bought it from (the month prior, in august) and they fixed it. I was never informed what they did to fix it. I didn't have any issues with it after that up until recently. I will put my car into park…
Unknown cause but Timeline: -Delayed push start (5 -15second delay from electrical system starting) -Early battery failure (3 years old) attributed to operating voltage ranging between 12-13 -Camshaft replacement 4 months later the delayed engine turnover began again. All diagno…
My vehicle has 2 issues that are known but only recalled for another year. My car will say shift to park when in park and will not power off. My vin shows no open recalls for this issue for my vehicle but there is a service bulletin for this issue with my year vehicle. The deal…
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to shift into park(P) as needed. The contact attempted to turn off the vehicle, and the message "Shift to Park(P)” was displayed. The contact jiggled the gear shift lever and the vehicle shi…
The studs that connect the front exhaust to the rear exhaust and muffler rusted and the exhaust fell down and crumpled up. Basically tore the exhaust off of the car when this happened.
The park switch inside the transmission control assemblies shifter control assembly fail to detect when shifting gear into park
Unknown. This was a certified preowned vehicle that was purchased on December 18, 2024. We have had NUMEROUS issues with the car since purchase but the most concerning has been the door actuators. The front door actuators on both sides failed in less than a year from date of pu…
The exhaust system and muffler fell off the bottom of my vehicle. The bolts holding the exhaust together failed and broke which led to this. This is a common failure with the newer trailblazer that GM is failing to acknowledge. There have been multiple reports of this. I had my…
Purge pump failure at 33442 miles, should be included in customer satisfaction program #N242484740. Dealership denied it.
Vehicle experiences intermittent loss of acceleration at highway speeds. While driving at highway speed or going uphill, up ramp, down hill, down ramp the engine loses power and enters reduce power mode, making it difficult or impossible to maintain speed or safely merge with tra…
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer.
Safety recalls
2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer recalls
1 campaignNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer. 1 recall campaign are on record, so recall completion status should be confirmed on the exact VIN before purchase. Recalls are free to fix at authorized dealers, but completion status must be verified on the exact VIN.
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT:STAND
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Questions
2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer buying FAQ
Buyer-focused answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this model year.
Is the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer reliable?▾
Severe Issues. NHTSA currently shows 100 owner complaints, 3 crash-related complaints, and 1 recall campaign for this model year. This CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER year shows a meaningful number of reported issues, so buyers should only proceed after a careful records review and inspection. Treat this as a model-year signal, then verify the exact vehicle's condition and history before purchase.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer?▾
#1: Uncategorized Issues (33 complaints). #2: Transmission / Drivetrain (30 complaints). #3: Electrical Faults (26 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer?▾
Complaint data is not the same as crash-test scoring, but it does highlight possible risk patterns. For the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer, NHTSA complaints include 3 crash-related reports and 0 fire reports out of 100 total complaints. 2 injury reports are also on file. For controlled crash-test ratings, check nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer have any recalls?▾
Yes. 1 NHTSA recall campaign affect the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer. A major recall area is EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT:STAND. 1 recall campaign are on record, so recall completion status should be confirmed on the exact VIN before purchase. Always verify open recalls by VIN because completion status varies by vehicle.
Should I buy a 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer?▾
This CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER year shows a meaningful number of reported issues, so buyers should only proceed after a careful records review and inspection. Model-year complaint trends can reveal recurring trouble spots before you spend money on inspections, financing, or repairs. Pay extra attention to Uncategorized Issues during inspection. Before committing, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, and recall completion for the exact car.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpectorAI.
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