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The 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer is associated with 107 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 1 safety recall campaign in the federal safety database.

The most frequently reported component area is Other / Uncategorized, accounting for 21 reports (20% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 3 certified vehicle configurations spanning 1.3l 3-cyl and 1.2l 3-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 28 to 31 MPG combined.

Official Federal Record Profile
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 107 consumer reports filed
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 1 official campaign
  • • Primary Defect Domain: Other / Uncategorized (21 / 20%)
  • • Field Incident Signals: 3 crash / 0 fire / 3 injury reports
  • • NCAP Crash Safety: 5 / 5 Stars Overall Laboratory Score
  • • EPA Certified Range: 28–31 MPG across 3 powertrain trims
Directly compiled from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA NCAP, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

Variant Engine Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Est. Annual Fuel Cost
Trailblazer FWD 1.3L 3-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) 29 MPG 33 MPG 31 MPG — $2,000 / yr
Trailblazer FWD 1.2L 3-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) 29 MPG 31 MPG 30 MPG — $2,050 / yr
Trailblazer AWD 1.3L 3-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd 26 MPG 30 MPG 28 MPG — $2,200 / yr
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant Overall Rating Frontal Crash Side Crash Rollover Rating Rollover Risk
SUV FWD 18.5%
SUV AWD 17.9%
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Standard and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Standard in official NHTSA records for tested 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer models.
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What defect complaints are reported for the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer?

Summary of 107 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
107
Crash Reports
3
Fire Reports
0
Complaints w/ Injury
3
Total Injuries
3

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

Powertrain 11 complaints
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 10 complaints
Electrical System 6 complaints
Engine 5 complaints
Service Brakes 5 complaints

Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.

View all 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer problems & component breakdown (42 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #21V440000 Active Recall
Affected Component: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT:STAND

Defect 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.

Free Manufacturer 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.
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Quick Answers: Key Questions Drivers Ask About the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer

Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer

How many safety recalls does the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer have?

The 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer is associated with 1 official NHTSA safety recall campaign in AutoUtility's current federal records.

If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.

View all 1 recall campaigns & remedy details →
Source: NHTSA Safety Recalls Database (49 U.S.C. 30118)

What are the most common problems reported for the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer?

NHTSA records list 107 consumer defect complaints for the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is Other / Uncategorized, appearing in 21 filings (20% of submissions).

Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.

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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer?

Under the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer earned an Overall Safety Rating of 5 out of 5 stars across 2 tested configuration(s).

Laboratory evaluations include a 35 mph frontal barrier crash, side barrier and pole impact tests, and static rollover resistance assessments.

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Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP)

What fuel economy (MPG) does the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer get?

Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer range from 28 to 31 MPG combined (55% city / 45% highway weighted) depending on engine, transmission, and drivetrain configuration.

Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model (15,000 miles/year, $3.50/gal gas, $0.16/kWh electricity), annual energy expenditures range across certified configurations based on official EPA laboratory test baselines.

Compare MPG ratings across all certified trims →
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov Certified Database
Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.