AI Damage2022 Chevrolet Blazer: common problems
Owners of the 2022 Chevrolet Blazer filed 54 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and engine. The maker issued 730 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 54
- involving a crash
- 2
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 730
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 37% of all complaints
- 2 Engine 28% of all complaints
- 3 Powertrain 22% of all complaints
- 4 Steering 15% of all complaints
- 5 Service brakes 15% of all complaints
- 6 Fuel/propulsion system 13% of all complaints
- 7 Structure 4% of all complaints
- 8 Backover prevention 4% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 20 complaints (37% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 175.
- Engine: 15 complaints (28% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 67.
- Powertrain: 12 complaints (22% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 78.
- Steering: 8 complaints (15% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 32.
- Service brakes: 8 complaints (15% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 30.
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 2 L · petrol · turbo · 4 cyl
- 3.6 L · petrol · 6 cyl
- automatic, 9-speed
Drive: FWD, AWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 54 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 20 | 0 | 175 |
| Engine | 15 | 0 | 67 |
| Powertrain | 12 | 0 | 78 |
| Steering | 8 | 0 | 32 |
| Service brakes | 8 | 0 | 30 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 7 | 0 | 14 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 | 29 |
| Backover prevention | 2 | 1 | 17 |
| Tires | 2 | 0 | 11 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | 0 | 8 |
| Engine and cooling | 1 | 0 | 113 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 | 24 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 | 14 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 11 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
I am not sure I picked the correct ADAS, however, on 3/4/23 we purchased this auto from Beck Nissian in Palatka Florida. When we purchased this auto it was a used car that had not been owned for very long.
Would not start back up for several minutes while sitting in the middle of the highway during the nighttime, creating an immediate safety hazard in traffic. Vehicle self-corrected after a few minutes.
The light changed and when I tried to turn I had hardly any stirring and almost no brakes. I almost ran into the car in front of me. I was able to get it into a parking spot and then it still gave me no light or notice of a battery issue.
The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the failure was not duplicated; however, the dealer suggested that the fuel pump driver control module be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 83,000.
As I accelerated after the traffic light turned green the vehicle stalled. I was able to move the vehicle to the curb on XXX [XXX] is a two-way road. The vehicle stalled while on an active road which could have led to my vehicle being rear ended causing potential injuries to myself and other drivers.
There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the radiator needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that the dealer was replacing a lot of radiators for similar failures. The vehicle was not repaired.
Car stalled and told me to put in neutral. Could smell gas. Car wouldn't come back on. Code u18a2 (lost communication with fuel pump communication module), part is available for inspection, we were all at risk due to the car stalling on the highway with no prior warnings, check engine light came on after car stalled,…
I know several people having the same problem.I have a check engine light, with a scan shows code P0128(thermostat0. I also have a display of power steering assist reduced and tempature gauge stays much lower than normal.. When you turn vehicle off the high speed cooling fans remain running ub=ntil battery is dead.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 840 of 2,102 model years in the NHTSA data (top 40% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Blazer has 92 complaints (8 years in the data). This year has 54, below average.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- PI created to guide technicians through radio restriction process
- This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it
- General Motors has decided to conduct a Voluntary Emission Recall
Certain vehicles may have a condition which can cause the fuel pump power control module to fail. If this were to occur, fuel flow to the engine could be interrupted. Dealers will replace the fuel pump power control…
- This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance
- Emission Recall
General Motors has decided to conduct a Voluntary Emission Recall. Certain vehicles listed above may have a condition which can cause the fuel pump power control module to fail. If this were to occur, fuel flow to the…
- This Preliminary information communicates to dealer to perform a MEC reset for wireless projection issues
- PI to help diagnose A/C concern
- This Preliminary information communicates an issue with an OTA pending message still displayed after an…
This Preliminary information communicates an issue with an OTA pending message still displayed after an OTA event and how to reset/clear the message.
- This preliminary information is to inform technicians and customers that the voice command will be…
This preliminary information is to inform technicians and customers that the voice command will be inoperative when trying to open applications. Engineering is investigating and this PI will be converted to a bulletin…
- Pi created to provide GM dealers with information on gathering information for projection issue
- This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size…
- Improvements to OnStar functionality
NHTSA lists 730 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Chevrolet Blazer?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, engine, powertrain. Total complaints: 54. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: warning lights, check engine (28%), overheating, coolant loss (13%), fuel system, fuel smell (11%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2022 Chevrolet Blazer?
NHTSA lists 730 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2022 Chevrolet Blazer from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2022 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.