Model year 2022 · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD

2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer at 28–31 mpg combined across 3 versions. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 112 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

28–31

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 Trailblazer recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer, newest first.

Equipment: Mechanical: Accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift: Stand

NHTSA 21V440000 Reported Jun 10, 2021
Filed by
General Motors, LLC (manufacturer recall no. A212335470)
Units affected
135,400 (estimate)
Problem
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.
Risk
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 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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer 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.

2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
Trailblazer AWD1.3L 3-cyl turboAutomatic 9-spdAll-Wheel DriveRegular26/30/28 mpg$2,400313
Trailblazer FWD1.2L 3-cyl turboAutomaticFront-Wheel DriveRegular29/31/30 mpg$2,250296
Trailblazer FWD1.3L 3-cyl turboAutomaticFront-Wheel DriveRegular29/33/31 mpg$2,150289

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 Trailblazer 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 Trailblazer NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer SUV AWD5 stars5 stars5 stars4 stars17.9%Standard
2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer SUV FWD5 stars5 stars5 stars4 stars18.5%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.

2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer owner complaints

Owners have filed 112 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer, most recently on Oct 19, 2026. 3 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 3 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Unknown or other36
Power train33
Electrical system31
Engine17
Service brakes14
Fuel/propulsion system5
Steering5
Forward collision avoidance: Adaptive cruise control4
Forward collision avoidance: Automatic emergency braking4
Structure: Body4

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Chevrolet Trailblazer model years

Chevrolet Trailblazer by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2026 Trailblazer27–31 mpg1125/5
2025 Trailblazer27–31 mpg1265/5
2024 Trailblazer27–31 mpg1365/5
2023 Trailblazer28–31 mpg0755/5
2021 Trailblazer28–31 mpg41975/5

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Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 28, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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