2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer Safety Report
2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer Safety Report
Safety Decision Cockpit for the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer
This page is the hub for deciding what to inspect next on the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer. It connects recall campaigns, owner complaint patterns, service bulletins, sibling model years, component issue hubs, and the model buying guide so a shopper or owner can move from a single report into the wider safety graph.
| Signal | Value | What to inspect next |
|---|---|---|
| Recall burden | Moderate (1) | Review campaign numbers, affected components, and dealer remedies below. |
| Owner complaints | Moderate (87) | Scan complaint narratives for recurring symptoms, mileage, crashes, fires, injuries, and dates. |
| Crash and fire reports | 3 | Treat any crash, fire, injury, or fatality-linked pattern as a priority pre-purchase inspection item. |
| Primary component hub | Unknown Or Other | Compare unknown or other issues across vehicles. |
| Cleaner nearby model year | 2026 | Compare against the 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer with 1 complaints and 0 recalls. |
| Riskier nearby model year | 2021 | Check the 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer before buying across this generation. |
Chevrolet Trailblazer Year-by-Year Comparison
The safest purchase decision usually comes from comparing neighboring model years, not reading a single page in isolation. The table below uses only validated Chevrolet Trailblazer years already present in the cleaned NHTSA dataset, so each comparison links to a real vehicle safety report rather than a generated combination.
| Model Year | Complaints | Recalls | Use case |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer | 55 | 0 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer | 161 | 4 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2024 Chevrolet Trailblazer | 31 | 0 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer | 13 | 0 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer | 1 | 0 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer Complaint Theme Map
Complaint counts become more useful when they are grouped into inspection themes. For the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer, these are the component areas with the clearest NHTSA complaint signals. Use each link to jump from this single vehicle into broader component hubs and make-specific issue pages.
Unknown Or Other
17 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Unknown Or Other issues Chevrolet onlyPower Train
9 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Power Train issues Chevrolet onlyPower Train,Electrical System
8 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Power Train,Electrical System issues Chevrolet onlyService Brakes
5 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Service Brakes issues Chevrolet onlyEngine
4 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Engine issues Chevrolet onlyForward Collision Avoidance
4 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Forward Collision Avoidance issues Chevrolet onlyAI Safety Analysis for the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer
Reliability Score
The 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer receives a reliability score of 5 out of 100 based on analysis of NHTSA complaint data, recall history, crash reports, and safety ratings. This indicates below-average reliability. Significant issues have been reported by owners and should be carefully evaluated before purchase.
NHTSA Safety Ratings for the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) evaluates vehicles through controlled crash tests and assigns star ratings from 1 to 5, with 5 being the safest.
Known Issues for the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer
The following issues have been identified from NHTSA complaint data and owner reports for the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer:
| Issue | Severity | Frequency | Typical Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Switch Failure The park switch inside the transmission control assembly can fail to detect when shifting into park, causing the vehicle to fail to shift as needed. |
Medium | Occasional | 30k-60k miles |
| Exhaust System Failure The bolts holding the exhaust together can fail, causing the exhaust to fall off, which can lead to safety concerns and vehicle damage. |
Medium | Occasional | 30k-60k miles |
| Purge Pump Failure A purge pump failure at 33,442 miles, which should be included in customer satisfaction program #N242484740, was reported. |
Low | Occasional | 30k-60k miles |
| Cruise Control Failure The cruise control system intermittently fails to engage, indicating an error with the system. |
Low | Occasional | 30k-60k miles |
Common Problems Reported by Owners
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the following components account for the majority of reported issues with the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer:
Issues with the park switch and transmission control assembly are common.
Exhaust system failures, particularly with bolts holding the exhaust together, are common.
Purge pump failures are less common but have been reported.
Cruise control system failures are less common but have been reported.
Recall Details for the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer
The following 1 recall has been issued for the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer by NHTSA:
Summary: 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.
Consequence: A fractured jack can cause the vehicle to collapse, increasing the risk of injury.
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. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is A212335470.
NHTSA Complaint Summaries for the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer
Below are complaint narratives filed by owners of the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. 2 complaints involved crashes. 1 reported injuries or fatalities.
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to shift into park(P) as needed. The contact attempted to turn off the vehicle, and the message "Shift to Park(P)” was displayed. The contact jiggled the gear shift lever and the vehicle shifted to park(P and then turned off. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent, but was a recurring failure. T...
Unknown. This was a certified preowned vehicle that was purchased on December 18, 2024. We have had NUMEROUS issues with the car since purchase but the most concerning has been the door actuators. The front door actuators on both sides failed in less than a year from date of purchase. I was told by the dealership where it was repaired that this was a common problem and to expect the rear ones t...
The park switch inside the transmission control assemblies shifter control assembly fail to detect when shifting gear into park
The studs that connect the front exhaust to the rear exhaust and muffler rusted and the exhaust fell down and crumpled up. Basically tore the exhaust off of the car when this happened.
The exhaust system and muffler fell off the bottom of my vehicle. The bolts holding the exhaust together failed and broke which led to this. This is a common failure with the newer trailblazer that GM is failing to acknowledge. There have been multiple reports of this. I had my vehicle inspected by Webb Chevy in oak Lawn IL and all the mechanic could say is “they don’t make them like they used t...
Purge pump failure at 33442 miles, should be included in customer satisfaction program #N242484740. Dealership denied it.
Vehicle experiences intermittent loss of acceleration at highway speeds. While driving at highway speed or going uphill, up ramp, down hill, down ramp the engine loses power and enters reduce power mode, making it difficult or impossible to maintain speed or safely merge with traffic. The issue is unpredictable and has occurred despite prior repair attempts. Vehicle is covered under a GM special t...
Shift to park message when car is in park - cannot turn off vehicle until message goes away. Car can roll if message is not off. Brakes: intense squeaking
The cruise control system intermittently fails to engage indicating an error with the system. After several random occasions it was finally determined that the issue is related to the brake pedal sensor not determining that the brake pedal has been fully released. It requires having to manually pull the brake pedal up to properly set the sensor to allow the cruise control system to engage. This ...
The vehicle intermittently warns about a Power Steering issue with no other indications to the problem. There are no physical issues detected while driving. The error displays at random times and will reset intermittently. This started occurring at the same time the car constantly indicates that it is not in park when trying to shutoff the vehicle even though it is clearly shifted into park.
When parking and trying to shutoff vehicle a warning stating that the car needs to be shifted into park needs to be performed even though it is already properly in the parked position. The car cannot be shutoff and remains running until several actions of shifting the car in and out of the park position.
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH on an open highway with the adaptive cruise control engaged, the system sensed an unknown object and slammed on the brakes. The adaptive cruise control was turned off. The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mil...
“Shift to Park” message came on the dashboard. Car would not change gear or go into reverse or drive. Basically stuck in Park position. Car kept peeping sound nonstop for over 20 minutes. And it drained the battery. Car would not drive. Had to have it towed to the dealership I brought it from 45 miles away. I had to pay $656.72 at dealership to get it fixed. The dealership removed and repla...
The three bolts at the flange attaching the muffler to the upper muffler sheared off due to rust and the whole rear muffler fell off when driving the car on an interstate. Car is 3 years old and at the time had 65,000 miles. The bolts used are of poor quality, and to make matters worse, there is no exhaust hanger near this flange so the muffler is supported at the front by just this flange. Poorl...
I am reporting a recurring “Shift to Park” malfunction with my 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer. When I shift the vehicle into Park and attempt to turn it off, the dashboard displays a “Shift to Park” message, and the vehicle remains in Accessory Mode rather than shutting down completely. The vehicle continues drawing electrical power and the battery drains overnight. This condition poses several serio...
Vehicle displayed "Shift to Park" error and would not shut off. This occurs after the shifter is placed in the park position. By any standard, a defective component that prevents the car from being shut off is an extreme safety concern and needs immediate attention. Additionally, the instrument panel remains illuminated and the aux power items continue to function. This has happened multiple...
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that while in park(P), the gear failed to shift into the intended gear. The contact wiggled the gear shifter for the vehicle to recognize that the gear shifter was shifted out of park. The shift to park error was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, ...
My car has been well maintained and always taken for service according to recommendations from the manufacturer. My brakes have ALWAYS squealed since I first bought it new but apparently there’s nothing they can do about it so I’ve just dealt with it. Now a more serious concern I am having after manufacturer warranty is my dash is displaying a shift to park message every time I shift into park and...
The exhaust and muffler completely detached from the catalytic converter/exhaust manifold while driving down the road. If we were driving at a higher rate of speed, the exhaust pipe could've caught on any imperfection on the roadway and shot the rear end of the vehicle up and then potentially caused an accident/death. This has happened to many I have discovered upon further research and is a commo...
The front exhaust assembly is leaking. There’s many reports online for the same year and vehicle about bolts rusting out. Some still under warranty (36,000 miles, ridiculous!), and some not, like mine. I have 36,800 miles, of course out of warranty. GM has a problem with these exhaust systems, and should be recalled. Thank you
Showing 20 of 87 complaints. Additional complaints are available via the NHTSA database.
Frequently Asked Questions About the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer
Has the 2022 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER been recalled?
Yes, the 2022 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER has 1 recall on record with NHTSA. Each recall addresses a specific safety defect identified by the manufacturer or NHTSA.
How many complaints does the 2022 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER have?
The 2022 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER has 87 complaints filed with NHTSA. Of these, 3 involved crashes. 2 injuries and 0 deaths have been reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2022 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER?
The 2022 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER received an overall NHTSA safety rating of excellent (5/5). Frontal crash: 5/5. Side crash: 5/5. Rollover: 4/5.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER?
The most commonly reported problems with the 2022 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER involve unknown or other (17 complaints), power train (9 complaints), power train,electrical system (8 complaints). Other affected components include service brakes, engine, forward collision avoidance.
How many crash reports does the 2022 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER have?
There are 3 crash reports associated with the 2022 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER out of 87 total complaints (3.4% of complaints involved crashes).
How many fire reports does the 2022 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER have?
There are no fire reports for the 2022 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER in the NHTSA database.
Are there any deaths reported for the 2022 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER?
No deaths have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2022 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER.
How many injuries are reported for the 2022 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER?
2 injuries have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2022 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER. These are self-reported by vehicle owners as part of their safety complaints.
Should I buy a 2022 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2022 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER is acceptable with caveats. It has 87 complaints, 1 recalls, and a excellent (5/5) safety rating. Always have a pre-purchase inspection done by a qualified mechanic.
What components fail most on the 2022 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER?
The components with the most failures on the 2022 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER are: 1. UNKNOWN OR OTHER (17 complaints), 2. POWER TRAIN (9 complaints), 3. POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (8 complaints), 4. SERVICE BRAKES (5 complaints), 5. ENGINE (4 complaints). UNKNOWN OR OTHER is the single most-reported problem area with 17 complaints.
What should I know before buying a 2022 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER?
Be cautious of transmission and exhaust system issues, as they can lead to safety concerns and vehicle damage. The 2022 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER has 87 NHTSA complaints and 1 recalls on record. NHTSA rates it excellent (5/5).
How reliable is the 2022 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER?
The 2022 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER receives a reliability score of 5/100, indicating below-average reliability. This is based on 87 owner complaints, 1 recalls, and 3 crash/fire reports in the NHTSA database. Key known issues include Park Switch Failure and Exhaust System Failure.
What are the known issues with the 2022 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER?
Known issues with the 2022 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER include: Park Switch Failure, Exhaust System Failure, Purge Pump Failure, Cruise Control Failure. These are based on patterns found across 87 NHTSA complaints. 1 of these patterns resulted in formal recalls.
What are the most common transmission issues in the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer?
The most common transmission issue is the failure of the park switch inside the transmission control assembly.
Can the exhaust system fail in the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer?
Yes, the exhaust system can fail due to rusted bolts connecting the front and rear exhaust, leading to the exhaust falling off.
Are there any known issues with the cruise control system in the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer?
Yes, the cruise control system can intermittently fail to engage, indicating an error with the system.
Buyer Advice
Our recommendation: Be cautious of transmission and exhaust system issues, as they can lead to safety concerns and vehicle damage.
NHTSA Data Summary for 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer
This safety report is based on a comprehensive analysis of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The data includes 87 consumer complaints filed by vehicle owners, 1 manufacturer-initiated safety recalls, 3 reported crashes, 2 reported injuries, and safety rating assessments associated with this vehicle.
The NHTSA has assigned the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a frontal crash rating of 5 stars, a side crash rating of 5 stars, and a rollover rating of 4 stars. These ratings are determined through controlled crash testing conducted by the NHTSA.
All data presented in this report is sourced from public NHTSA databases. Our AI analysis identifies patterns across complaint narratives, correlates them with recall history, and produces the safety assessment above. This analysis is updated as new complaints and recalls are filed with the NHTSA.
Consumers are encouraged to report vehicle safety problems to the NHTSA at nhtsa.gov. If your vehicle is subject to a recall, contact your dealer to schedule the free repair.
Disclaimer: This analysis is AI-generated from NHTSA public data and does not constitute professional automotive or safety advice. Always verify recall status at NHTSA.gov and consult a qualified mechanic.
Analysis last updated: 2026-05-14