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2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 16 brake complaints for the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer, 15% of its 110 total complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 15,000 miles. No related recall is listed for this brake data. No crashes, fires, or injuries were reported in this set.

Brakes complaints
16
15% of 110
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
15,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

  • Owners report loud squealing or grinding brake noise that dealers often diagnose as "dirty brakes" without lasting repair.
  • Some describe the brake pedal going soft at slow speeds, paired with a metal-on-metal sound from one front wheel.
  • Several report the pedal feeling firm but the vehicle being slow to respond, with ABS, engine, and traction control warning lights illuminated at the same time.
  • One owner reported the brake pedal depressed to the floor without the vehicle coming to a complete stop, followed by "Service ESC" and "Service Power Steering" messages.
  • A few complaints mention brake-related cruise control issues, where the system would not engage properly unless the pedal was manually pulled.

When 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer brake complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 24, 2022, latest Jul 13, 2026.

2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer brakes complaints: complaints filed per month2Jan 2022Sep 2022Mar 2023Sep 2023Aug 2024Sep 2025Jul 2026
16 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2022 to Jul 2026; peak Jan 2022 (2).

Brakes recalls for the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Trailblazer model year

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

  1. 200537 (3%)
  2. 200650 (5%)
  3. 200728 (4%)
  4. 200826 (13%)
  5. 20093 (11%)
  6. 20140 (0%)
  7. 202131 (16%)
  8. 202216 (15%)
  9. 202316 (24%)
  10. 20245 (15%)
  11. 20252 (9%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does NHTSA have for the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer?
NHTSA lists 16 brake complaints for the 2022 Trailblazer, which is 15% of the 110 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a brake recall for the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer?
No related recall is listed in the NHTSA data for this brake complaint category.
At what mileage do brake problems typically show up on the 2022 Trailblazer?
The median mileage at failure among reported brake complaints is 15,000 miles.
Have brake complaints led to crashes or injuries on the 2022 Trailblazer?
No crashes, fires, or injuries are recorded among the 16 brake complaints for this model year.
How does the 2022 Trailblazer's brake complaint share compare to other years?
Brake complaints made up 15% of total complaints in 2022, compared to 16% in 2021 and 24% in 2023.

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.