2022 Chevrolet Blazer Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
BestComplaint Index
0/100
#7 most-complained of 7 Blazer years
The 2022 Chevrolet Blazer has 50 NHTSA complaints and a complaint index of 0, ranking 7th of 7 model years, making it the Best year in the lineup. It has 1 recall, no do-not-drive recalls, and 0 deaths reported.
- Complaints
- 50
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 2 / 1
- Injuries / deaths
- 2 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 23
- 20.5 city / 27 hwy
Top 2022 Chevrolet Blazer problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System16 (32%)
- Engine15 (30%)
- Transmission & Powertrain11 (22%)
- Other9 (18%)
- Steering8 (16%)
- Fuel System7 (14%)
- Brakes6 (12%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras4 (8%)
- Structure & Body3 (6%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires3 (6%)
What owners report
- Owners report the dashboard randomly going black while driving, hiding the speedometer and warning lights.
- Some owners describe an accelerator that stuck at highway speed, requiring repeated pedal presses to return to normal.
- A vehicle reportedly caught fire in the driveway after repeated unresolved electrical issues and dealer visits.
- Owners report the vehicle allowing the engine to be shut off with the shifter not in Park, letting the car roll while the driver exits.
- One owner described a fuel pump failure that caused a total loss of power while driving on a busy highway.
- A transmission reportedly began slipping badly, lost the ability to shift above third gear, and required a full transmission replacement.
2022 Chevrolet Blazer recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- 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
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2022 Chevrolet Blazer reliable?
- Among 2022 Blazer model years tracked, 2022 has the lowest complaint index (0) and ranks 7th of 7 for reported problems, earning a 'Best' verdict relative to other Blazer years.
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 Chevrolet Blazer?
- NHTSA data shows Electrical System complaints lead at 32% of reports, followed by Engine at 30% and Transmission & Powertrain at 22%.
- Does the 2022 Chevrolet Blazer have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2022 Blazer, covering 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 other Blazer years?
- The 2022 Blazer's complaint index of 0 is far below the 2020 model year's 100 and the 2021 model year's 83, both rated 'Avoid'. The 2023 Blazer also rates 'Best' with an index of 17.
- Were there any fires or crashes reported for the 2022 Blazer?
- NHTSA data lists 1 fire, 2 crashes, and 2 injuries among the 50 complaints for the 2022 Blazer, with 0 deaths reported.