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2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 30 Electrical System complaints for the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer, 27% of all 110 complaints filed for the year. Nearly all describe a false "Shift to Park" warning that prevents the car from shutting off. No related recall is listed, and median mileage at failure is 44,000.

Electrical System complaints
30
27% of 110
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
44,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

  • Dashboard displays a "Shift to Park" warning even though the vehicle is already in park, and the car will not shut off until the driver cycles through gears multiple times.
  • Warning chime and flashing message continue after the engine is turned off, sometimes forcing owners to restart the car and shift into reverse before the alert clears.
  • Radio and interior lights stay on and fail to power down promptly when the false park alert appears.
  • Owners report the key cannot be removed from the ignition on some occasions, and the doors will not lock while this happens.
  • The issue reportedly starts intermittently at lower mileage and becomes more frequent, occurring nearly every time the vehicle is parked.

When 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 14, 2023, latest Aug 10, 2026.

2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer electrical system complaints: complaints filed per month3Aug 2023Feb 2024Aug 2024Jun 2025Jan 2026Jun 2026
30 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2023 to Aug 2026; peak Dec 2025 (3).

Electrical System recalls for the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Trailblazer model year

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

  1. 2005712 (49%)
  2. 2006335 (30%)
  3. 2007326 (45%)
  4. 200876 (39%)
  5. 200918 (67%)
  6. 20140 (0%)
  7. 202142 (22%)
  8. 202230 (27%)
  9. 202315 (22%)
  10. 202412 (36%)
  11. 202513 (59%)

Frequently asked questions

What is the most common electrical problem on the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer?
The most reported issue is a false "Shift to Park" dashboard warning that appears even when the vehicle is already in park, preventing the engine from shutting off normally.
How many electrical complaints does NHTSA have for the 2022 Trailblazer?
NHTSA lists 30 Electrical System complaints for the 2022 model year, which is 27% of the 110 total complaints filed for that year.
Is there a recall for the shift-to-park issue on the 2022 Trailblazer?
No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2022 Trailblazer.
At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up?
NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 44,000 miles for Electrical System complaints on the 2022 Trailblazer.
Have there been any injuries linked to this issue?
NHTSA records one injury associated with Electrical System complaints for the 2022 Trailblazer, with no crashes or fires 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.