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2022 Chevrolet Blazer Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 15 engine-area complaints for the 2022 Chevrolet Blazer, 30% of its 50 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 85,250. There are no related recalls and no reported crashes, fires, or injuries in this data.

Engine complaints
15
30% of 50
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
85,250 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Owners report a failing thermostat that triggers a 'Steering Assist is Reduced' dash warning along with a cooling fan that keeps running long after the engine is shut off.
  • Several complaints describe the engine temperature gauge staying on cool or malfunctioning while the fan runs continuously, sometimes paired with the air conditioning blowing warm.
  • Some drivers report the transmission going out or slipping while driving, in one case after a dealership repair failed to fix the problem.
  • One owner described a fuel pump failure that caused a total loss of power while driving on a highway.
  • A few complaints mention radiator leaks and transmission cooler lines failing, spilling fluid, sometimes tied to the same coolant system issue.
  • One report described unintended acceleration where the gas pedal stuck or the vehicle sped up on its own.

When 2022 Chevrolet Blazer engine complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 8, 2023, latest Jun 30, 2026.

2022 Chevrolet Blazer engine complaints: complaints filed per month2Dec 2023Jun 2025Aug 2025Oct 2025Feb 2026May 2026
15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2023 to Jun 2026; peak Jun 2025 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2022 Chevrolet Blazer

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Blazer model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 20052 (13%)
  2. 20062 (11%)
  3. 20070 (0%)
  4. 20081 (20%)
  5. 201947 (25%)
  6. 202074 (34%)
  7. 202144 (33%)
  8. 202215 (30%)
  9. 202314 (33%)
  10. 202410 (21%)
  11. 20254 (13%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are engine problems on the 2022 Chevrolet Blazer?
NHTSA lists 15 engine-area complaints out of 50 total complaints for the 2022 Blazer, which is 30% of all complaints filed for that year.
Is there a recall for the 2022 Chevrolet Blazer engine?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this engine problem area on the 2022 Blazer.
At what mileage do engine problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 85,250 miles.
What are the most common engine complaints on the 2022 Blazer?
Owners most often describe a thermostat-related 'Steering Assist is Reduced' warning with a fan that won't shut off, along with some reports of transmission failure and one fuel pump failure.
Did any 2022 Blazer engine complaints involve crashes or fires?
No. NHTSA data shows zero crashes, fires, or injuries among the reported engine complaints for the 2022 Blazer.

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.