YearToAvoid

2022 Chevrolet Blazer Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Good The 2022 Chevrolet Blazer has a complaint index of 40, ranking 7th worst among 11 model years, and carries a Good verdict. It has 50 complaints, 1 recall, and no do-not-drive campaigns.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
40/100
#7 of 11 Blazer years
Verdict
Good
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
50
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
1
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
2
reported in complaints
Fires
1
Injuries
2
Top issue
Electrical System
Best nearby year
2008
rated Good
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
23
20.5 city / 27 hwy
Injuries / deaths
2 / 0

Top 2022 Chevy Blazer problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Electrical System16 (32%)
  2. Engine15 (30%)
  3. Transmission & Powertrain11 (22%)
  4. Other9 (18%)
  5. Steering8 (16%)
  6. Fuel System7 (14%)
  7. Brakes6 (12%)
  8. Collision Avoidance & Cameras4 (8%)
  9. Structure & Body3 (6%)
  10. Suspension, Wheels & Tires3 (6%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • Electrical fires have been reported after prior electrical issues went unresolved, including one case where the vehicle caught fire while parked.
  • Dashboards reportedly go black while driving or right after startup, hiding speed and warning indicators.
  • Some drivers report the power button can shut off the engine while the vehicle is not in Park, allowing it to roll.
  • Accelerator pedals have reportedly stuck during highway passing and while parking, causing the engine to rev unexpectedly.
  • Owners report fuel pump failures causing complete loss of power while driving on highways.
  • Transmissions have reportedly slipped badly and lost the ability to shift above third gear, with some needing full replacement.
2022 Chevrolet Blazer complaints: complaints filed per month5May 2022Aug 2023Sep 2024Jul 2025Nov 2025May 2026Sep 2026
50 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2022 to Sep 2026; peak Oct 2025 (5).

2022 Chevrolet Blazer recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 22V359000May 19, 2022Structure & Body221 vehicles

    Seats

    General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Malibu, 2022 Chevrolet Equinox, Blazer and Cadillac XT4 vehicles. The driver's seat cushion frame may have an improper weld in the power tilt-adjustment mechanism.

    Risk: An improperly welded seat frame may not adequately restrain the driver in a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the driver's seat and replace the cushion frame, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 23, 2022. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N212356050.

2022 Chevrolet Blazer fuel economy and fuel cost

City
20.5 MPG
Highway
27 MPG
Combined
23 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$2,825
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2022 compared with other Blazer years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)025507510020052006200720082019202020212022202320242025
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2020Avoid100219323
2021Avoid90133123
2022Good4050123
2023Caution5043223
2024Caution7047123

All Chevrolet Blazer years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Chevrolet Blazer reliable?
NHTSA data gives the 2022 Blazer a Good verdict relative to other Blazer years, with a complaint index of 40 and 50 complaints, ranking 7th worst out of 11 model years.
What is the most common problem on the 2022 Chevrolet Blazer?
The Electrical System is the top problem area, accounting for 32% of complaints, followed by Engine at 30% and Transmission & Powertrain at 22%.
Does the 2022 Chevrolet Blazer have any recalls?
NHTSA lists one recall (22V359000) for a driver's seat cushion frame with a possible improper weld in the power tilt-adjustment mechanism; it is not a do-not-drive recall.
How does the 2022 Blazer compare to the 2020 Blazer?
The 2020 Blazer has a complaint index of 100 and an Avoid verdict, while the 2022 Blazer has a lower complaint index of 40 and a Good verdict.
Has the 2022 Chevrolet Blazer had any fires or crashes reported?
NHTSA lists 1 fire, 2 crashes, and 2 injuries among the 50 complaints for the 2022 Blazer, with no deaths reported.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.