repaired · 2023 Q3
Accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift: stand
Risk. A fractured jack can cause the vehicle to collapse, increasing the risk of injury.
2022 Chevrolet TrailblazerProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 113 owner complaints about the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 21V-440 the manufacturer reports only 94% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 3, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer has problems
113 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
35Power train
31Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
17Engine
14Service brakes
10Forward collision avoidance2 crash/fire/injury
6Steering
5Fuel/propulsion system
4Structure
3Vehicle speed control
1511 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 35 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 31 | 1 |
| Engine | 17 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 14 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 10 | 2 |
| Steering | 6 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 5 | 0 |
| Structure | 4 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 0 |
| 11 other systems | 15 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer 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.
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 Trailblazer 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 Trailblazer median. How we score
'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'14'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer safety ratings
2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (17.9% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words
What Trailblazer owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
When using the gear shifter to put car into park, it does not register that the car has been parked at all. It is available for inspection upon request. The car says it was in park but had to use the parking brake to ensure the car was parked. The manufacturer has been notified of the issue and…
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. This is a known issue with this make and model of vehicle and GM…
When I shut off the engine, it says “Shift to park” and the car will not turn off. To get it to turn off, I have to turn the car back on (usually multiple times), until it recognizes that it IS in park.
Own a 2022 Trailblazer?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.