2022 Chevrolet Blazer Reliability
The 2022 Chevrolet Blazer has 55 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on file with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and engine. Compared with nearby Blazer model years (2020–2024), it rates as a solid year: complaints are in line with the Blazer's typical year, while the 2020 drew 224 complaints.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-04 · Source: NHTSA
55
NHTSA owner complaints
1
Recall campaigns
2
Complaints citing a crash
1
Complaints citing a fire
2022 Chevrolet Blazer complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2022 model year, filed between 2022 and 2026. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 20 | 36% |
| Engine | 15 | 27% |
| Powertrain / transmission | 12 | 22% |
| Steering | 9 | 16% |
| Unknown or other | 9 | 16% |
| Service brakes | 8 | 15% |
| Fuel / propulsion system | 7 | 13% |
| Engine & cooling | 2 | 4% |
2022 Chevrolet Blazer recalls
1 recall campaign on NHTSA record for the 2022 model year, by the date NHTSA received the manufacturer's report. Recall repairs are free at a dealer.
| NHTSA campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22V359000 | May 19, 2022 | Seats | 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. |
How the 2022 compares with nearby Blazer years
Verdicts compare these Blazer model years with each other.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 224 | 3 | Electrical system | Avoid |
| 2021 | 141 | 1 | Engine | Solid |
| 2022 (this page) | 55 | 1 | Electrical system | Solid |
| 2023 | 44 | 2 | Engine | Caution |
| 2024 | 133 | 6 | Forward collision avoidance | Avoid |
Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA and are not adjusted for how many of each year were sold, so they compare years of the same model rather than different models.
The 2022 Chevrolet Blazer on the used market
- Median asking price $23,198 at a median 61,281 miles, across 859 live US dealer listings in CarWhere's depreciation study.
What to check on a used 2022 Chevrolet Blazer
- Electrical: test every light, window, lock, the infotainment screen and the charging system; scan for stored fault codes.
- Engine: cold-start it yourself, listen for ticking or knocking, check for oil leaks and oil consumption, and ask for oil-change records.
- Transmission: test-drive from cold through every gear, feel for slipping, harsh or delayed shifts and shudder, and ask whether the fluid has been serviced.
- Steering: check for a steering warning light, heavy or notchy steering and clunks over bumps; power-steering faults show up at low speed.
- Recalls: confirm each of the 1 campaign above was completed on this VIN; open recalls are repaired free at a dealer.
- History: run the VIN for salvage, theft and odometer records, and have an independent mechanic inspect the car before you pay.
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2022 Chevrolet Blazer reliability FAQ
Is the 2022 Chevrolet Blazer reliable?
The 2022 Chevrolet Blazer has 55 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on file with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and engine. Compared with nearby Blazer model years (2020–2024), it rates as a solid year: complaints are in line with the Blazer's typical year, while the 2020 drew 224 complaints.
What are the most common 2022 Chevrolet Blazer problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2022 Chevrolet Blazer are electrical system (20), engine (15), powertrain / transmission (12), steering (9). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2022 Chevrolet Blazer have recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2022 Chevrolet Blazer, including 22V359000 (seats). Recall repairs are free at a dealer, and whether one was done is tracked by VIN.
How does the 2022 Chevrolet Blazer compare with the 2021 and 2023 models?
By NHTSA records, the 2021 has 141 complaints and 1 recall (solid); the 2023 has 44 complaints and 2 recalls (caution). The 2022 has 55 complaints and 1 recall.
How do I check a specific used 2022 Chevrolet Blazer?
Run its VIN. The CarWhere Used Car Report checks one VIN for salvage records, salvage-auction records (with damage photos when the auction published them), stolen-vehicle records, the odometer trail and its listing and price history since 2015, with a free preview first and the full report at $12.99, one time. Pair it with an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation owner complaints (all body-style listings for the 2022 Blazer, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.