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2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer recalls & problems

The 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer has 1 safety recall and 112 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is unknown or other (36 complaints).

Recalls1safety recalls
Complaints112filed by owners
Crashes · fires3 · 0reported in complaints
NHTSA overall5 ★crash-test stars
2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer in an NHTSA crash test
NHTSA crash test

Safety recalls

EquipmentJun 10, 2021

Mechanical › Accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift › Stand

Recall 21V440000135,400 vehicles

Problem
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.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer SUV AWD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk17.9%

Forward collision warning: Standard · Lane departure warning: Standard

2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer SUV FWD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk18.5%

Forward collision warning: Standard · Lane departure warning: Standard

2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer NHTSA side crash test
NHTSA side barrier crash test
2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer NHTSA side pole crash test
NHTSA side pole crash test

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

Trailblazer FWD

31mpg combined
City / highway29 / 33 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

1.3 L · 3 cyl · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,150/year to fuel

Trailblazer FWD

30mpg combined
City / highway29 / 31 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

1.2 L · 3 cyl · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,250/year to fuel

Trailblazer AWD

28mpg combined
City / highway26 / 30 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

1.3 L · 3 cyl · Automatic 9-spd · All-Wheel Drive · about $2,400/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem areaComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesTypical mileage*
Unknown or other36001—
Power trainAutomatic transmission › Gear position indication (prndl)3500043,000 mi
Electrical system31001—
Engine17000—
Service brakes140003,051 mi
Forward collision avoidanceAdaptive cruise control; Automatic emergency braking1230135,500 mi
Steering5000—
Fuel/propulsion system5000—
StructureBody4000—
Vehicle speed control3000—
Service brakes, hydraulicPedals and linkages3000140,000 mi
Fuel system, gasolineStorage › Evaporative emissions › Canister2000—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.