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2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer

The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.

NHTSA data through October 2026View original NHTSA data Change vehicle

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Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.

Owner complaints
112
Received Jan 2022 to Oct 2026
Official recalls listed
1
Naming this model year; check your VIN for applicability
BrakeNews flagged problems
1
Statistical signals, not official defect findings or recalls

Owner reports

Most reported problems

  1. 1
    Gear shifter fails to register Park47 complaints · 42% of this vehicle’s complaints
  2. 2
    Exhaust manifold cracks and leaks fumes10 complaints · 8.9% of this vehicle’s complaints
  3. 3
    Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips6 complaints · 5.4% of this vehicle’s complaints
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Official NHTSA records

Recalls to check

  • Recall #21V440000General 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.
View recall details

BrakeNews signals

Flagged complaint patterns

Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.

How flags are identified

Complaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 3 crashes, 0 fires, 3 people injured, 0 deaths.

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Where do owners report problems?

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Illustrative only; not this vehicle’s exact design. Areas represent complaint categories, not confirmed defective parts.

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Showing all 6 listed problems by system.

Engine & powertrain

1 more problem

Brakes

Electrical & lights

No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.

Airbags, belts & seats

No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.

Steering, suspension & tires

No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.

Body, doors & glass

No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.

Driver assistance

No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.

Other

No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.

Complaint history

When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.

Complaints received about the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer
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MonthComplaints
January 20223
February 20220
March 20220
April 20220
May 20220
June 20220
July 20220
August 20223
September 20221
October 20221
November 20220
December 20222
January 20231
February 20230
March 20232
April 20231
May 20231
June 20230
July 20235
August 20235
September 20232
October 20231
November 20231
December 20230
January 20242
February 20242
March 20240
April 20241
May 20242
June 20241
July 20243
August 20243
September 20243
October 20242
November 20246
December 20241
January 20250
February 20250
March 20250
April 20253
May 20252
June 20254
July 20252
August 20252
September 20254
October 20251
November 20251
December 20255
January 20263
February 20260
March 20266
April 20260
May 20265
June 20266
July 20266
August 20263
September 20262
October 20262
Total112

Problems owners report

Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.

ProblemComplaintsShareShare ratioStatus
Gear shifter fails to register Park4742%53.5×BrakeNews flag · First signal: Aug 2023
Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 7.0%
Exhaust manifold cracks and leaks fumes108.9%61.6×
Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips65.4%2.1×
Brakes make grinding or squealing noise54.5%–
Brake pedal sinks due to leaking lines43.6%–
Unintended acceleration despite braking43.6%–

AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.

Recalls

  • NHTSA recall #21V440000June 10, 2021135,400 vehicles affected

    equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift: stand

    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.

    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.

Other model years

About this data

NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer.

Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.

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