2022 Chevrolet BlazerProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 56 owner complaints about the 2022 Chevrolet Blazer, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 22V-359 the manufacturer reports only 83% of affected cars repaired.

2022 Chevrolet Blazer

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 11, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2022 Chevrolet Blazer has problems

56 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system201
Engine160
Power train120
Steering90
Service brakes70
Fuel/propulsion system70
Back over prevention21
Engine and engine cooling20
Structure21
8 other systems101

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2022 Chevrolet Blazer recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

83%repaired · 2024 Q1

Seats

Recall 22V-359 · May 19, 2022 · 221 vehicles · 183 repaired

Risk. An improperly welded seat frame may not adequately restrain the driver in a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chevrolet.

Best & worst years

2022 vs. every other Blazer year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Blazer median. How we score

'69'72'73'74'76'77'78'79'80'81'82'83'84'85'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2022 Chevrolet Blazer safety ratings

2022 Chevrolet Blazer SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

★★★★★Overall rating
2022 Chevrolet Blazer frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crash★★★★★
2022 Chevrolet Blazer side barrier test, NHTSA
Side barrier★★★★★
2022 Chevrolet Blazer side pole test, NHTSA
Side pole★★★★★
  • Rollover: 4 stars (14.7% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: Standard
  • Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words

What Blazer owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

1. Vehicle completely shut off at a stoplight during the nighttime. The vehicle lost all power including lights, hazard lights, horn and electrical system. Would not start back up for several minutes while sitting in the middle of the highway during the nighttime, creating an immediate safety…
Complaint 11772573 · Oct 20, 2026
I had no warning or indication whatsoever that my battery was going bad. I was at a major red light and my car shut down, then started back on its on with the entire panel lite up. The light changed and when I tried to turn I had hardly any stirring and almost no brakes. I almost ran into the car…
Complaint 11770523 · Oct 12, 2026
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Blazer. The contact stated that upon coming to a complete stop, the vehicle shut off. After several attempts, the vehicle was restarted, and the contact continued to drive. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed, and the contact…
Complaint 11770221 · Oct 9, 2026 · 83,000 miles

Own a 2022 Blazer?

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