Chevrolet · Trailblazer · 2022
2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer
1
Recall
88
Complaints
5/5
Safety Rating
The 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer has 1 recall and 88 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Overall safety rating: 5 out of 5 stars. Most reported issue: unknown or other (17 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Apr 28, 2026
Research Context
The 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer page works best as a research starting point. Complaint totals show how much owner-reported activity exists, while recalls and investigations help show whether any of that activity turned into formal safety action.
Because this is a newer-era vehicle page, it usually helps to compare this year against nearby model years before deciding whether a complaint pattern looks isolated or persistent. On this page, the most prominent complaint area is unknown or other with 17 reported complaints.
Best Research Moves
- Use the complaint log to understand what owners were actually reporting instead of relying only on the raw complaint total.
- Review the recall section even if the total is smaller, because a limited number of recalls can still point to meaningful safety actions.
- This page is primarily a complaints-and-recalls research surface, so compare nearby model years before treating the complaint total as a standalone verdict.
Key Takeaways
- The 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer currently shows 1 NHTSA recall listed on this page and 88 owner-reported complaints.
- This page currently shows no linked NHTSA investigations.
- This page reflects complaint volume, recall history, and NHTSA test data, but it does not diagnose causes or rank reliability by itself.
- Safety data currently shows 5/5 overall NHTSA safety rating.
- The most frequently reported complaint categories on this page are unknown or other (17), power train (9), power train,electrical system (8).
- Vehicle
- 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer
- Recalls
- 1
- Complaints
- 88
- Safety Rating
- 5/5
How to Interpret This Page
This page combines three types of NHTSA data: recall campaigns (official manufacturer or government actions), owner complaints (unverified consumer reports), and crash test ratings (where available). A vehicle with many complaints is not necessarily less reliable — complaint volume correlates with sales volume and vehicle age. Recalls indicate identified defects, not overall quality. To compare this model year with others, use the year navigation in the sidebar or return to the model overview page.
If you are researching a used vehicle, start with the complaint categories, compare them against the recall list, and then check nearby model years to see whether the same issue profile repeats. That usually produces a better buying or research signal than treating the raw complaint total as a standalone safety ranking.
NHTSA Crash Test Performance
Frontal Crash Test
Side Crash Test
Overall Frontal Rating
Driver and Passenger Assessment
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Overall Side Rating
Side Barrier and Side Pole Tests
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Rollover Resistance
18.5% rollover risk in single-vehicle crash
Safety Features
ESC: StandardForward Collision Warning: StandardLane Departure Warning: Standard
Recall Notices
NHTSANHTSA ID: 21V440000June 10, 2021
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.
Remedy Status
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.
Owner Complaints
88 totalELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Mar 30, 2026
My vehicle has 2 issues that are known but only recalled for another year. My car will say shift to park when in park and will not power off. My vin shows no open recalls for this issue for my vehicle but there is a service bulletin for this issue with my year vehicle. The deal...
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ENGINE
Mar 11, 2026
The studs that connect the front exhaust to the rear exhaust and muffler rusted and the exhaust fell down and crumpled up. Basically tore the exhaust off of the car when this happened.
STRUCTURE
Mar 6, 2026
The exhaust system and muffler fell off the bottom of my vehicle. The bolts holding the exhaust together failed and broke which led to this. This is a common failure with the newer trailblazer that GM is failing to acknowledge. There have been multiple reports of this. I had my...
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UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 1, 2026
The park switch inside the transmission control assemblies shifter control assembly fail to detect when shifting gear into park
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dec 17, 2025
When parking and trying to shutoff vehicle a warning stating that the car needs to be shifted into park needs to be performed even though it is already properly in the parked position. The car cannot be shutoff and remains running until several actions of shifting the car in and...
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FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Dec 14, 2025
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH on an open highway with the adaptive cruise control engaged, the system sensed an unknown object and slammed on the brakes. The adaptive cruise control was turned off. The local dealer was...
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STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dec 10, 2025
The vehicle intermittently warns about a Power Steering issue with no other indications to the problem. There are no physical issues detected while driving. The error displays at random times and will reset intermittently. This started occurring at the same time the car const...
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
Dec 4, 2025
Shift to park message when car is in park - cannot turn off vehicle until message goes away. Car can roll if message is not off. Brakes: intense squeaking
POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Nov 26, 2025
“Shift to Park” message came on the dashboard. Car would not change gear or go into reverse or drive. Basically stuck in Park position. Car kept peeping sound nonstop for over 20 minutes. And it drained the battery. Car would not drive. Had to have it towed to the dealershi...
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ENGINE
Nov 13, 2025
The three bolts at the flange attaching the muffler to the upper muffler sheared off due to rust and the whole rear muffler fell off when driving the car on an interstate. Car is 3 years old and at the time had 65,000 miles. The bolts used are of poor quality, and to make matter...
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many recalls does the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer have?
The 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer has 1 recall recorded by NHTSA.
How many complaints have been filed for the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer?
NHTSA has received 88 owner-reported complaints for the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer.
What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer?
The 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer?
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer are unknown or other (17 reports), power train (9 reports), power train,electrical system (8 reports).
Does the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA has 1 recall on record for the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer. Scroll up to review the published recall summaries, consequences, and remedies. To check for unrepaired recalls on your specific vehicle, use your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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