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2022 Chevrolet Blazer Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Best

Complaint 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.

  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%)

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 complaints: complaints filed per month10May 2022Aug 2023Sep 2024Jul 2025Nov 2025May 2026Sep 2026
82 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2022 to Sep 2026; peak Aug 2026 (10).

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)02550751002019202020212022202320242025
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2020Avoid100219323
2021Avoid83133123
2022Best050123
2023Best1743223
2024Caution6747123

All Chevrolet Blazer years: best and worst →

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.

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.