Model year 2022 · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
2022 Chevrolet Blazer: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2022 Chevrolet Blazer at 21–25 mpg combined across 4 versions. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 54 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.
Safety recalls
1
EPA combined mpg
21–25
NHTSA overall rating
5/5
Recall file dated Oct 28, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 28, 2026, 7:36 AM EDT
Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Chevrolet dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.
2022 Chevrolet Blazer recalls
NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2022 Chevrolet Blazer, newest first.
Seats
NHTSA 22V359000Reported May 19, 2022
Filed by
General Motors, LLC (manufacturer recall no. N212356050)
Units affected
221 (estimate)
Problem
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Malibu, 2022 Chevrolet Equinox, Blazer and Cadillac XT4 vehicles. The driver's seat cushion frame may have an improper weld in the power tilt-adjustment mechanism.
Risk
An improperly welded seat frame may not adequately restrain the driver in a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the driver's seat and replace the cushion frame, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 23, 2022. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N212356050.
Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
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2022 Chevrolet Blazer fuel economy by version
EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.
Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.
EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.
2022 Chevrolet Blazer crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
2022 Chevrolet Blazer NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle
Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk
Forward collision warning
2022 Chevrolet Blazer SUV AWD
5 stars
5 stars
5 stars
4 stars
14.7%
Standard
2022 Chevrolet Blazer SUV FWD
5 stars
5 stars
5 stars
4 stars
15.5%
Standard
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.
Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.
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2022 Chevrolet Blazer owner complaints
Owners have filed 54 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Chevrolet Blazer, most recently on Oct 20, 2026. 2 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 2 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.
Most-cited components in 2022 Chevrolet Blazer complaints
Component named in complaints
Mentions
Electrical system
20
Engine
15
Power train
12
Unknown or other
9
Steering
8
Fuel/propulsion system
7
Service brakes
7
Back over prevention: Rearview system braking
2
Structure: Body
2
Engine and engine cooling
1
Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.
