2022 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
5/5
Safety Rating
134
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
21
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2022 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER
The 2022 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER has received a total of 134 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It earned an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program crash tests. There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT:STAND. 21 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Train (25 complaints), Unknown Or Other (25 complaints), and Electrical System (19 complaints).
Recalls for the 2022 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2022 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER, potentially affecting up to 135,400 vehicles.
Recall 21V440000 — EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT:STAND
| 135,400 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2022 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER
134 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2022 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
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 turbo warranty for a known defect. Warranty came out Oct 2022, Due to the loss of power the vehicle is unsafe to operate and is currently at the dealer.
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 turbo warranty for a known defect. Warranty came out Oct 2022, Due to the loss of power the vehicle is unsafe to operate and is currently at the dealer.
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 turbo warranty for a known defect. Warranty came out Oct 2022, Due to the loss of power the vehicle is unsafe to operate and is currently at the dealer.
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
Safety Rating for the 2022 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER
The 2022 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
| Test Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Frontal Crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Side Crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
Safety ratings are based on controlled crash tests conducted by NHTSA. A 5-star rating indicates the highest level of occupant protection.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2022 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER
General Motors, LLC has issued 21 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2022 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
N242484750-01 — ENGINE
Special Coverage. Certain 2022 model year Buick Encore GX and Chevrolet Trailblazer vehicles, equipped with a 1.2L engine, may have a condition that could cause the turbocharger to fail. If this condition occurs, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) will illuminate, and a diagnostic trouble code will set. Additionally,...
PIP5929D — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This Preliminary information communicates to the dealers diagnostic tips related to MIL on with P219A.
23-NA-122 — ENGINE
This service bulletin provides a procedure to fix an oil leak from a porous area at the cylinder head and how to fix it so that the engine does not have to be replaced.
PIC6589A — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This Preliminary information communicates to the techicians a diagnostic tip if a customer has a complaint of a whistle/wind noise at highway speeds.
PIP6030 — POWER TRAIN
This Preliminary information communicates the ability to disassemble inspect and replace park system components.
24-NA-123 — ENGINE
This service bulletin advises the technician that the purge pump part number has changed and limited supply.
24-NA-060 — EQUIPMENT
This service bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concerns of Radio Software issues.
A222379711 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Emission Recall. General Motors has decided to conduct a Voluntary Emission Recall involving certain vehicles. The Engine Control Module (ECM) may not clear the permanent status of DTC P0521 (Engine Oil Pressure Sensor Performance). If the ECM had previously set a DTC P0521 and the permanent status is not properly...
22-NA-095 — SERVICE BRAKES
This service bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of hearing a front brake squeal noise during light brake pedal application.
21-NA-293 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Poor Engine Performance in Extremely Cold Weather Conditions, Charge Air Cooler Icing - Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated, DTC P0299, P0234, P0236, P00C7 Set.
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2022 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER
- 2017 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER — 0 complaints
- 2018 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER — 0 complaints
- 2020 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER — 0 complaints
- 2021 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER — 227 complaints
- 2022 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER (current)
- 2023 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER — 78 complaints
- 2024 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER — 47 complaints
- 2025 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER — 20 complaints
- 2026 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER — 1 complaint
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