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2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Avoid

Complaint Index

80/100

#2 most-complained of 6 Trailblazer years

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

The 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer ranks 2nd worst of 6 model years, with a complaint index of 80 and 110 complaints filed with NHTSA. Transmission & Powertrain issues lead at 31% of complaints, followed by Electrical System problems at 27%.

Complaints
110
Recalls
1
Crashes / fires
3 / 0
Injuries / deaths
3 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
30
29 city / 31 hwy

Top 2022 Chevy Trailblazer problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Other35 (32%)
  2. Transmission & Powertrain34 (31%)
  3. Electrical System30 (27%)
  4. Engine22 (20%)
  5. Brakes16 (15%)
  6. Collision Avoidance & Cameras12 (11%)
  7. Fuel System7 (6%)
  8. Steering5 (5%)
  9. Structure & Body5 (5%)
  10. Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (2%)

What owners report

  • Owners report unintended acceleration to speeds over 100 MPH with the brake pedal depressed and no vehicle response, requiring the driver to shift into park to stop.
  • Some describe the Forward Collision Avoidance or adaptive cruise control activating erroneously, applying hard braking near overhead bridges or while changing lanes.
  • Steering column warning lights (Service Power Steering / Service ESC) appear intermittently, making the wheel difficult to turn until the system resets on its own.
  • Brakes are described as squealing or making metal-on-metal and grinding noises when stopping, with the pedal going soft at slow speeds and the vehicle pulling left.
  • Engine complaints include overheating traced to a faulty thermostat, hard shifting, a check engine light, and a fuel injector replacement shortly after purchase.
  • One owner reported a plastic exhaust bracket breaking on the highway, causing the exhaust system to drop from the vehicle.
2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer complaints: complaints filed per month10Jan 2022Mar 2023Oct 2023Jun 2024Dec 2024Sep 2025May 2026
171 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2022 to Sep 2026; peak Jun 2026 (10).

2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 21V440000Jun 10, 2021Other135,400 vehicles

    Equipment:mechanical:accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift:stand

    General Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Buick Encore GX and 2021-2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer vehicles. The emergency jack, if not positioned as directed in the vehicle owner's manual, can fracture while in use.

    Risk: A fractured jack can cause the vehicle to collapse, increasing the risk of injury.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the jack, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owner of the safety risk are expected to be mailed July 26, 2021. A second notice will be mailed once remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is A212335470.

2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer fuel economy and fuel cost

City
29 MPG
Highway
31 MPG
Combined
30 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$2,150
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 Trailblazer years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100201420212022202320242025
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2014No verdict010—
2021Avoid100193429
2022Avoid80110130
2023Caution6068030
2024Good4033129

All Chevrolet Trailblazer years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer reliable?
Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2022 Trailblazer has a complaint index of 80 and ranks 2nd worst among the 6 model years with data, earning an 'Avoid' verdict relative to other Trailblazer years.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer?
Transmission & Powertrain issues account for 31% of complaints (34 complaints), followed by Electrical System problems at 27% (30 complaints) and Engine issues at 20% (22 complaints).
Does the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer have any recalls?
NHTSA lists one recall (campaign 21V440000) for an emergency jack that can fracture if not positioned as directed in the owner's manual; it is not a do-not-drive recall.
At what mileage do 2022 Trailblazer problems typically occur?
Median mileage at failure across all complaints is 37,750 miles, though transmission issues show a median of 43,000 miles and brake issues a median of 15,000 miles.
How does the 2022 Trailblazer compare to other years?
The 2022 model's complaint index of 80 is worse than the 2023 (60, Caution), 2024 (40, Good), and 2025 (20, Best) model years, but better than the 2021 model year, which has a complaint index of 100 and is also rated Avoid.

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.