2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer
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.
- Complaints
- 112
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Power train
Campaigns on file for 2022
None on file
31% of complaints
Complaints per year
2022: 112 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 4 |
| 2000 | 26 |
| 2001 | 20 |
| 2002 | 1,149 |
| 2003 | 901 |
| 2004 | 1,081 |
| 2005 | 1,466 |
| 2006 | 1,107 |
| 2007 | 732 |
| 2008 | 193 |
| 2009 | 27 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2021 | 198 |
| 2022 | 112 |
| 2023 | 73 |
| 2024 | 35 |
| 2025 | 25 |
| 2026 | 12 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Power train
31% · 35 reportsMost commonly citing gear position indication (prndl).
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When putting the gear shift into park there is a constant SHIFT TO PARK message that plays even when shifted to park and forces the car to stay in accessory mode. This drains the battery and does not allow car to shut down fully.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-24
Electrical system
28% · 31 reportsShow complaint excerpts
purchased a brand new vehicle in 2022 Since purchase I have had multiple issues with said vehicle for which I will list.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-20
Unkown~ I find my antenna to pose a safety risks due to the antenna base has allowed moisture , water, affecting navigation system/radio, everytime it rains, radio stops working n navigation system water ingress can damage critical electrical...
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-09
The car showed an error message saying shift to park when trying to turn the car off. The car was in park and showed in park on the dashboard & shifter but the error message still said it wasnât in park.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-20
Engine
15% · 17 reportsShow complaint excerpts
When entering onto the freeway, I accelerated to the speed of the freeway traffic and the turbo system failed and the message was ENGINE POWER REDUCED and the check engine light came on.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-18
All 3 bolts that connect my tailpipe underneath my car failed. This caused the tailpipe to disconnect from the car, meaning I was pushing the pipe as I drove. Luckily it failed when I was at an intersection, and I heard the noise.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-09
Service brakes
15% · 17 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
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The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration. During the failure, the vehicle accelerated to speeds in excess of 100 MPH.
NHTSA ODI report, 2022-01-24
Also filed under Vehicle speed control
Forward collision avoidance
11% · 12 reportsMost commonly citing automatic emergency braking and adaptive cruise control.
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On April 13, 2025, around 5:00 PM, while driving, a warning appeared on my dashboard: âForward Collision System Reduced.â Not knowing the full meaning but understanding it could pose a safety risk, I immediately contacted the dealership the next...
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-07-15
Two weeks before the accident, a warning message appeared on my carâs dashboard stating: âFORWARD COLLISION SYSTEM REDUCED.â Naturally, I was concerned. I immediately contacted the dealership, but they failed to return my call.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-06-17
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2021-07-29Equipment21V440000 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: 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.
Buy-smart checklist
2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 35 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 31 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 17 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 21V440000 · Equipment
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- Is the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 31% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.