Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Unknown or other36
- Power train35
- Electrical system31
- Engine17
- Service brakes14
- Forward collision avoidance10
- Fuel/propulsion system5
- Steering5
- Structure4
- Vehicle speed control3
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 3 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 27 2022 Trailblazer vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died; 11 people died inside them, and 3 of the vehicles rolled over. This is a count, not a crash rate: it grows with the number of cars on the road.
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain)
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer failed the safety check 0.72% of the time — 15% less often than the average 2022 passenger car (0.85%). Median odometer at inspection: 21,520 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-star results for 2 variants; 2 of 2 rated variants score five stars overall. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | 17.9 % |
| 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | 18.5 % |
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
- Forward collision warning
- Standard
- Lane departure warning
- Standard
- Best overall rating
- 5 / 5
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 3 variants: combined 7.6–8.4 L/100 km (about 28–31 mpg US), CO₂ 178–197 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trailblazer · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 8.0 | 7.2 | 7.6 |
| Trailblazer · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 8.0 | 7.6 | 7.8 |
| Trailblazer AWD · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 8.9 | 7.8 | 8.4 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls in Canada
1 Transport Canada recall for the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer.
| 2021365 10 Jun 2021 | Accessories Issue: On certain vehicles, the emergency spare tire jack could break if it is not properly positioned under the vehicle. If this happens, the jack could coll… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
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.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Chevrolet told its dealers about the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11012013 | This Preliminary information communicates to the dealers diagnostic tips related to MIL on with P219A. |
| 11011996 | This service bulletin provides diagnostic/repair information to correct a customer concern of Cellphone not Charging or USB Receptacle Inoperative. |
| 11011989 | This service bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of ethylene glycol in transmission fluid. |
| 11011904 | This service bulletin provides 9th gear operation information to respond to customers that may comment on transmission shift operation. |
| 11011900 | This diagnostic tip bulletin provides additional information on how to diagnose a possible valve, lifter or camshaft issue. |
| 11011865 | This Preliminary information communicates to technicians to remove the pulley assembly and inspect the drive chain and pulley surfaces. |
| 11011864 | This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician on possible sources of transmission fluid leaks from the transmission oil filter or cooler line seals . |
| 11011863 | This Preliminary information communicates to technicians that to seperate the case halves clean the mating surfaces and replace the gasket. |
| 11011862 | This Preliminary information communicates the ability to disassemble inspect and replace park system components. |
| 11011861 | This Preliminary information communicates to Technicians how to repair a rattle noise coming from the shift cable assembly. |
| 11011805 | This Preliminary information communicates a GM part number forreflective high temperature heat or insulating tape when repairing wiring harnesses. |
| 11011782 | This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads. The J-35616-64B is the latest test probe released for checking tension or probing the .64 series terminals. The test probe terminal has been released in the terminal repair kit (J-38125-620H) located in Lear Tray 7 part number 963716-2. There are 5 terminated leads in a package part number is 13505346, which can be ordered through your normal General Motors Customer Care and Aftersales parts channel. |
| 11011714 | This technical bulletin provides a procedure a squeal noise heard from the front of the vehicle during light brake pedal application. |
| 11011709 | This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer. |
| 11011444 | This Preliminary information communicates to the dealer a process for accessing the procedure to add attachments to a GM technical assistance case using the dealer case management tool. |
| 11011420 | This Preliminary information communicates to the dealer technician that TAC recommends the utilization of the GDS2 software to aid in diagnosing automatic transmission concerns. TAC is requesting the GDS2 session logs be sent in before the dealer contacts TAC. |
| 11011406 | This Preliminary information communicatesa "Forward Collision System Reduced" message displayed on the DIC when theForward Automatic Braking has been set to the "Alert" setting. This is normal when theFAB has been set to "Alert". |
| 11011225 | This service bulletin advises the tech that the rotational Clicking Noise Heard After Engine Shut Down may be normal characteristics of the vehicle. |
| 11011205 | This informational bulletin explains Unscheduled Supplemental Services and the importance of GM Simplified Maintenance Schedules. |
| 11011125 | This technical bulletin provides a procedure a squeal noise heard from the front of the vehicle during light brake pedal application. |
| 11011117 | This service bulletin provides information on dark spots in the headlamp pattern when the vehicle is pulled up to a wall or garage. |
| 11011012 | This service bulletin provides diagnostic information/procedures to aid the service technician in diagnosing 9T45/50/60 automatic transmissions with low mileage and DTCs current or history related to the control solenoids and valves. |
| 11010724 | This service bulletin provides a procedure to correct radio software concerns. |
| 11010709 | This technical bulletin provides a procedure a squeal noise heard from the front of the vehicle during light brake pedal application. |
| 11010576 | This service bulletin provides information on All hazmat parts being returned to the Warranty Parts Center (WPC) must be shipped using Central Transport. Hazardous materials should never be sent by air transportation to the WPC. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)