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2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer problems, recalls and owner complaints
What the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer has been recalled for and what owners report, from official government data. Updated October 25, 2026.
- 1safety recall
- 112owner complaints
- 3crash reports
- 0fire reports
- 3injuries reported
112 complaints, against an average of 68 for the other 5 Chevrolet Trailblazer model years.
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What goes wrong with the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer?
The components named most often in the 112 owner complaints. One complaint can name several, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
What symptoms do 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer owners describe?
Found by reading the text of all 112 owner complaints. Tap a symptom for the answer, a real owner quote and any related recall.
- Why is the check engine light on in my 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer?6 owners · 5.4%
- Why does the battery keep dying on my 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer?5 owners · 4.5%
- Does the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer have rust or paint problems?5 owners · 4.5%
- Why does adaptive cruise control not work properly on my 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer?4 owners · 3.6%
Has the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer been recalled?
1 U.S. safety recall. Repairs are free at a franchised dealer; some are done over the air.
Equipment: Mechanical: Accessory Scissor/Screw/Bottle Jack/Lift: Stand 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.
Risk: A fractured jack can cause the vehicle to collapse, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
What do 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer owners report?
12 of the 112 complaints, the most recent for the most-reported components, as the owners wrote them. NHTSA removes names and VINs; long reports are trimmed. CarHooq has not verified individual claims.
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 even settled a class action lawsuit regarding the issue without issuing a recall.
Unkown~ I find my antenna to pose a safety risks due to the antenna base has allowed moisture , water, affecting navigation system/radio, everytime it rains, radio stops working n navigation system water ingress can damage critical electrical system ,including radio manfuctuer and dealership in that antenna design is poorly designed failure during car washes and rain, I would like the whole unit to be replaced and locatiion is replaced and relocated in a safe place.where rain does not go in lemon law/ I was not aware that antennas needs to be removed at every car wash therefore itsâŠ
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 refuses to make any changes or recall any vehicles. I will have to pay out of pocket for this repair with only 29,000 miles on the vehicle.
When entering onto the freeway, I accelerated to the speed of the freeway traffic and the turbo system failed and the message was ENGINE POWER REDUCED and the check engine light came on. During the time of the turbo failure, I was almost hit by another vehicle that had to suddenly brake to avoid hitting me. This turbo failure happens frequently.
When I shut off the engine, it says âShift to parkâ 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.
I was driving down the highway when the 3 bolts holding the exhaust under the car broke off. My exhaust was dragging down the highway until I could safely get pulled over. The bolts are welded in of course so you canât just put new bolts in you have to replace the whole catalytic converter, which is a pain to do unless you take it to the dealer and pay $2000.
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed and became stuck. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic to be repaired; however, the failure persisted. The dealer was contacted and informed that the brake pedal, model cylinder, and booster needed to be replaced; however, parts were not available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.
Vehicle stalled and shut off while driving in moving traffic on multiple occasions, resulting in sudden loss of power steering and brake assist â a significant safety hazard. Battery failed at 32,860 miles (September 2025) with all low voltage codes. Battery replaced by dealer. Vehicle continued to exhibit stalling, no-start, and Battery Saver Active warnings. Dealer has been unable to resolve the recurring issue across three visits (RO 510659, RO 518708, RO 523715) at Chevrolet of Culver City, Culver City CA. Dealer is now attributing the fault to contaminated fuel without providing labâŠ
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 âthey donât make them like they used toâ which means they know this problem exists. This 100% put me at risk as I couldâve crashed with my daughter in the car when the muffler disconnected causing it to scrape and lose power. This wasâŠ
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 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.
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 mileage was approximately 35,500.
2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer: questions owners ask
Is the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer reliable?
NHTSA data alone cannot rate reliability, but it shows what owners reported. Owners filed 112 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer; the most common categories were power train (35, 31.3%), electrical system (31, 27.7%), engine (17, 15.2%). There is 1 safety recall. 3 complaints mention a crash, 3 injuries were reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer?
Across 112 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the categories mentioned most often are power train (31.3% of complaints), electrical system (27.7% of complaints), engine (15.2% of complaints), service brakes (14.3% of complaints), forward collision avoidance (8.9% of complaints). One complaint can name several components.
Does the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer; the most recent (campaign 21V440000, 2021-06-10) concerns Equipment: Mechanical: Accessory Scissor/Screw/Bottle Jack/Lift: Stand. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Why is the check engine light on in my 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer?
6 of the 112 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer (5.4%) describe the check engine light coming on. One owner wrote: "When entering onto the freeway, I accelerated to the speed of the freeway traffic and the turbo system failed and the message was ENGINE POWER REDUCED and the check engine light came on." (NHTSA complaint 11765413, September 2026). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Why does the battery keep dying on my 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer?
5 of the 112 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer (4.5%) describe a dead or draining battery. One owner wrote: "Vehicle stalled and shut off while driving in moving traffic on multiple occasions, resulting in sudden loss of power steering and brake assist â a significant safety hazard. Battery failed at 32,860 miles (September 2025) with all low voltage codes." (NHTSA complaint 11746241, June 2026). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Does the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer have rust or paint problems?
5 of the 112 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer (4.5%) describe rust, corrosion or peeling paint. One owner wrote: "Shifter does not recognize its in park, from what I read this affects thousands. Why am I having to sit in my car for minutes at a time? is Chevy not required to handle the fixing of that switch. What a subpar design team they have." (NHTSA complaint 11753155, July 2026). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Why does adaptive cruise control not work properly on my 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer?
4 of the 112 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer (3.6%) describe adaptive cruise control disengaging, braking or not working. One owner wrote: "My shift to park was broken last September 9-25, and I took it to the dealers I bought it from (the month prior, in august) and they fixed it. I was never informed what they did to fix it. I didn't have any issues with it after that up until recently." (NHTSA complaint 11735756, May 2026). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Check your own Trailblazer
Counts are a starting point, not a verdict: popular models collect more complaints because more of them are on the road, and NHTSA does not verify individual reports. To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls (U.S.) or your registration at check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk (UK). Had a safety problem? Report it to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations and recalls.
Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation recall and complaint databases (public domain), retrieved October 25, 2026. Model year 2022 only.