AI Damage2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer: common problems
Owners of the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer filed 112 complaints with NHTSA, most often about powertrain and electrical system. The maker issued 648 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 112
- involving a crash
- 3
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 648
What fails most often
- 1 Powertrain 31% of all complaints
- 2 Electrical system 28% of all complaints
- 3 Engine 15% of all complaints
- 4 Service brakes 14% of all complaints
- 5 Forward collision avoidance 9% of all complaints
- 6 Steering 4% of all complaints
- 7 Fuel/propulsion system 4% of all complaints
- 8 Structure 4% of all complaints
- Powertrain: 35 complaints (31% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 77.
- Electrical system: 31 complaints (28% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 144.
- Engine: 17 complaints (15% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 46.
- Service brakes: 16 complaints (14% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 26.
- Forward collision avoidance: 10 complaints (9% of all), 2 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 3.
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 1.2 L · petrol · turbo · 3 cyl
- 1.3 L · petrol · turbo · 3 cyl
- automatic, 9-speed
- CVT
Drive: FWD, AWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 112 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 35 | 0 | 77 |
| Electrical system | 31 | 0 | 144 |
| Engine | 17 | 0 | 46 |
| Service brakes | 16 | 0 | 26 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 10 | 2 | 3 |
| Steering | 5 | 0 | 17 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 5 | 0 | 6 |
| Structure | 4 | 0 | 18 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Engine and cooling | 2 | 0 | 105 |
| Fuel system | 2 | 0 | 19 |
| Backover prevention | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 12 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 10 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Two weeks before the accident, a warning message appeared on my car’s dashboard stating: “FORWARD COLLISION SYSTEM REDUCED.” Naturally, I was concerned. I immediately contacted the dealership, but they failed to return my call. I followed up a few days later, and they told me to bring the car in the next day.
The air bags failed to deploy. Medical attention was required. The contact’s daughter and the front passenger both sustained muscle soreness. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer however, no diagnosis was determined. The vehicle was not repaired.
The car says it was in park but had to use the parking brake to ensure the car was parked. The manufacturer has been notified of the issue and even settled a class action lawsuit regarding the issue without issuing a recall.
Unkown~ I find my antenna to pose a safety risks due to the antenna base has allowed moisture , water, affecting navigation system/radio, everytime it rains, radio stops working n navigation system water ingress can damage critical electrical system ,including radio manfuctuer and dealership in that antenna design is…
When entering onto the freeway, I accelerated to the speed of the freeway traffic and the turbo system failed and the message was ENGINE POWER REDUCED and the check engine light came on. During the time of the turbo failure, I was almost hit by another vehicle that had to suddenly brake to avoid hitting me.
I just had to cough up over $800 to fix rusting because of shit wheel design that doesn't protect those components. Absolutely unacceptable to have consumers not only buy a car but then not issue a recall over the switch just inside the console I guess they want to con thousands to pay for a new shifter?
Emergency Blinkers on dashboard had to be replaced because they overheated and melted C. The vehicle has 13,000 miles And now I am getting error messages that say the car needs to be put in park and won’t shut off and just keeps having a buzzard ring when the car is actually in park
Vehicle stalled and shut off while driving in moving traffic on multiple occasions, resulting in sudden loss of power steering and brake assist — a significant safety hazard. Battery failed at 32,860 miles (September 2025) with all low voltage codes. Battery replaced by dealer.
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 528 of 2,102 model years in the NHTSA data (top 25% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Trailblazer has 40 complaints (11 years in the data). This year has 112, above average.
What to check before buying
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- 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.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
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
- This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance
- This Preliminary Information provides the dealer information of the location of the rear seat child anchors
- This Preliminary Information provides a diagnostic tip for diagnosing an issue with Cruise Control,…
This Preliminary Information provides a diagnostic tip for diagnosing an issue with Cruise Control, Adaptive Cruise and Lane Keep Assist Turns Off or Inoperative.
- 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…
- This Preliminary information communicates to dealer to perform a MEC reset for wireless projection issues
- This Preliminary information communicates to the techicians a diagnostic tip if a customer has a complaint…
This Preliminary information communicates to the techicians a diagnostic tip if a customer has a complaint of a whistle/wind noise at highway speeds.
- This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the direction needed when encountering an…
This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the direction needed when encountering an issue with switching between adaptive cruise control and regular cruise control or an issue with automatic high beam…
- 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 PI addresses leaks from the case half and provides repair direction to dealer technicians
NHTSA lists 648 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 Trailblazer?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: powertrain, electrical system, engine. Total complaints: 112. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: warning lights, check engine (14%), infotainment or screen glitches (10%), driver assists: adaptive cruise, lane keeping (6%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer?
NHTSA lists 648 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 Trailblazer 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.