YearToAvoid

2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Caution The 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer has 110 NHTSA complaints and a complaint index of 50, ranking 6th worst of 11 model years with a Caution verdict. Transmission and powertrain issues lead at 31% of complaints, with one recall for a jack defect.

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

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
50/100
#6 of 11 Trailblazer years
Verdict
Caution
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
110
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
1
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
3
reported in complaints
Fires
0
Injuries
3
Top issue
Transmission & Powertrain
Best nearby year
2025
rated Best
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
30
29 city / 31 hwy
Injuries / deaths
3 / 0

Top 2022 Chevy Trailblazer problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA 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%)

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

What owners report

  • Owners report unintended acceleration where the vehicle sped up beyond 100 MPH even with the brake pedal depressed, requiring a shift to park to stop.
  • Some describe the engine overheating due to a faulty thermostat, along with jerking and hesitation during gear changes.
  • Steering issues appear as a Service Power Steering / Service ESC warning that made the wheel hard to turn, later traced to a steering column problem.
  • Adaptive cruise control and forward collision systems reportedly activated erroneously, applying hard braking near overhead bridges or while changing lanes.
  • Brake complaints describe squealing or metal-on-metal sounds when stopping, a soft brake pedal at slow speeds, and the SUV pulling to the left.
  • One owner reported plastic exhaust brackets breaking while driving on the interstate, causing the exhaust system to drop.
2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer complaints: complaints filed per month6Jan 2022Mar 2023Oct 2023Jun 2024Dec 2024Sep 2025May 2026
110 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2022 to Sep 2026; peak Nov 2024 (6).

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)025507510020052006200720082009201420212022202320242025
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2014No verdict010—
2021Caution70193429
2022Caution50110130
2023Good4068030
2024Good3033129

All Chevrolet Trailblazer years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer reliable?
NHTSA lists 110 complaints for the 2022 Trailblazer with a complaint index of 50, earning a Caution verdict. It ranks 6th worst among the 11 model years with data.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer?
Transmission and powertrain issues make up 31% of complaints, followed by electrical system problems at 27% and engine issues at 20%, based on NHTSA data.
Does the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer have any recalls?
Yes, one recall (campaign 21V440000) covers an emergency jack that can fracture if not positioned as directed in the owner's manual. It is not a do-not-drive recall.
How does the 2022 Trailblazer compare to other years?
The 2022 model's complaint index of 50 is lower than the 2005-2008 Avoid years (60-100) but higher than the 2023-2025 Good and Best years (20-40).
What is the fuel economy of the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer?
EPA rates it at 30 mpg combined (29 city / 31 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,150.

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.