2022 Chevrolet Blazer

▲ Better than typical
2022 Chevrolet Blazer
RENDERED 2026-09-16T08:13:16.260Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Blazer Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2022 highlighted. 1980: 1 complaints 1980 1981: 1 complaints 1982: 1 complaints 1983: 4 complaints 1984: 9 complaints 1985: 29 complaints 1985 1986: 19 complaints 1987: 30 complaints 1988: 41 complaints 1989: 40 complaints 1990: 33 complaints 1990 1991: 222 complaints 1992: 280 complaints 1993: 517 complaints 1994: 628 complaints 1995: 1225 complaints 1995 1996: 1153 complaints 1997: 768 complaints 1998: 716 complaints 1999: 436 complaints 2000: 589 complaints 2000 2001: 326 complaints 2002: 246 complaints 2003: 77 complaints 2004: 50 complaints 2005: 15 complaints 2005 2006: 19 complaints 2007: 9 complaints 2008: 5 complaints 2019: 185 complaints 2020: 215 complaints 2020 2021: 129 complaints 2022: 49 complaints 2022 2023: 42 complaints 2024: 44 complaints 2025: 28 complaints 2025 2026: 1 complaints 2026
2022: 49 complaints
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YearComplaints
19801
19811
19821
19834
19849
198529
198619
198730
198841
198940
199033
1991222
1992280
1993517
1994628
19951225
19961153
1997768
1998716
1999436
2000589
2001326
2002246
200377
200450
200515
200619
20079
20085
2019185
2020215
2021129
202249
202342
202444
202528
20261

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 31%

31% of complaints: electrical system — 15 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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On June 1 I parked my blazer in the driveway and went into the house and came back out to my car in flames. I have had lots of electrical issues with the vehicle had it in the dealer to be repaired and reset several times.

NHTSA ODI report, 20220606

Also filed under FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE and STRUCTURE

My infotainment system has completely blacked out. I have no navigation, no rear view camera or warning signals. I have no phone and no SOS 🆘 emergency calls. I have no music no lane merging alerts.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260808

Also filed under BACK OVER PREVENTION and UNKNOWN OR OTHER

ENGINE 27%

27% of complaints: engine — 13 distinct reports on file.

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Chevy is aware that this vehicle has a fuel pump failure issue. We were not. The vehicle lost all power while my wife was driving on a very busy Fla highway. She attempted to pull the car over to the shoulder. She was in the far-left lane.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231208

POWER TRAIN 22%

22% of complaints: power train — 11 distinct reports on file.

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I have been smelling engine coolant for some time and found a leak on the drivers side top seam where the aluminum meets the plastic tank on the radiator. This is a known problem with 2019=2026 Chevy Blazers by GM and it still hasn't been resolved.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260715

STEERING 16%

16% of complaints: steering — 8 distinct reports on file.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 14%

14% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 7 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20220623 — seats

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Malibu, 2022 Chevrolet Equinox, Blazer and Cadillac XT4 vehicles. The driver's seat cushion frame may have an improper weld in the power tilt-adjustment mechanism.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the driver's seat and replace the cushion frame, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 23, 2022.

Campaign 22V359000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2022 Chevrolet Blazer — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (15 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (13 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (11 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 22V359000 (seats) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1987 ▲ 1990 ▲ 1989

WORST YEARS

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FAQ

Is the 2022 Chevrolet Blazer reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2022 Chevrolet Blazer is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2022 Chevrolet Blazer?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 31% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2022 Chevrolet Blazer have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-15 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.