Model year
2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 112 complaints for the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are UNKNOWN OR OTHER (36), POWER TRAIN (33), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (31). NHTSA rated 2 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 28–31 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,150–$2,400, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2002 1,149 complaints
- 2003 901 complaints
- 2004 1,081 complaints
- 2005 1,466 complaints
- 2006 1,108 complaints
- 2007 732 complaints
- 2008 193 complaints
- 2009 27 complaints
- 2021 196 complaints
- 2022 112 complaints
- 2023 73 complaints
- 2024 35 complaints
- 2025 25 complaints
- 2026 12 complaints
Recalls
21V440000 · Jun 10, 2021
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.
Complaints
112 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 3, fire flag on 0, injury field 3, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV AWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.179 | NHTSA photo |
| SUV FWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.185 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trailblazer FWD · 1.2L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 29 | 31 | 30 | — | — | $2,250 |
| Trailblazer FWD · 1.3L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 29 | 33 | 31 | — | — | $2,150 |
| Trailblazer AWD · 1.3L · Automatic 9-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 26 | 30 | 28 | — | — | $2,400 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.