2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer

▲ Better than typical

2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer
RENDERED 2026-09-16T03:20:52.193Z

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

2022: 108 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1999	4
2000	26
2001	20
2002	1149
2003	901
2004	1081
2005	1466
2006	1107
2007	732
2008	193
2009	27
2014	1
2021	192
2022	108
2023	66
2024	32
2025	20
2026	6

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

POWER TRAIN 31%

31% of complaints: power train — 33 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gear position indication (prndl).

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 28%

28% of complaints: electrical system — 30 distinct reports on file.

INJURY

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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, 20260720

Also filed under UNKNOWN OR OTHER

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, 20260720

SERVICE BRAKES 16%

16% of complaints: service brakes — 17 distinct reports on file, most 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, 20220124

Also filed under VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

ENGINE 15%

15% of complaints: engine — 16 distinct reports on file.

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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, 20260709

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 11%

11% of complaints: forward collision avoidance — 12 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic emergency braking and adaptive cruise control.

CRASH INJURY

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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, 20250715

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, 20250617

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20210729 — equipment

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.

Campaign 21V440000 — check if this car was fixed