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2022 Chevrolet Blazer reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2022 Chevrolet Blazer has 50 complaints with NHTSA after 5 years, or 5 per year. That is the fewest complaints per year among the 6 Blazer years on this site. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Seats.

2019 Chevrolet Blazer
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Complaints

50

Per year

5

Recalls

1

Years on the road

5

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (16 of 50), then Engine (13) and Powertrain (11). Those filings include 2 that report a crash, 1 that reports a fire, and 2 that report an injury.

Next to 2021 and 2023

The 2021 Blazer has 133 complaints, 9 per year, and the 2023 has 43 complaints, 9 per year. The 2022 has fewer complaints per year than the 2021. The 2022 has fewer complaints per year than the 2023.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2022 Chevrolet Blazer. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (1)

Recall Seats 2022-05-19 · NHTSA campaign 22V359000
Summary 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.
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.

Complaints by component (50 total)

Electrical system
16
Engine
13
Powertrain
11
Steering
8
Fuel and propulsion system
7
Service brakes
5
Back-over prevention
2
Forward collision avoidance
2
Structure
2
Tires
2
Engine and engine cooling
1
Hydraulic brakes
1
Seats
1
Speed control
1
Suspension
1
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Crash-flagged

2

Fire-flagged

1

Injury reports

2

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Blazer. The contact stated that after the dealer had performed a software update under TSB Number: N212355740, the computer blew up. The contact was informed of the failure, provided a…"
    Electrical system · filed 2026-09-18
  • ""Steering Assist is Reduced, Drive With Care" showed up on the dashboard. The temperature gauge dropped to dead cold. Once the car was parked and cut off, the fan still kept running for 5 minutes. From my research it…"
    Steering, Electrical system, Unknown or other · filed 2026-09-01
  • "While driving on the road at/or about 45 mph to my workplace, the transmission gave out and lost forward momentum. I had the transmission serviced for its second serivce at 84705 miles just ten days before this…"
    Powertrain · filed 2026-08-28
  • "As I accelerated after the traffic light turned green the vehicle stalled. I was able to move the vehicle to the curb on XXX [XXX] is a two-way road. The vehicle stalled while on an active road which could have led to…"
    Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2026-08-24
  • "My 2022 Chevrolet Blazer abruptly Shut down all power for about five seconds while I was stopped at a red light. The vehicle restarted after I pressed the push-button ignition, but the dashboard displayed a brake system…"
    Electrical system, Service brakes · filed 2026-08-14

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2022 Chevrolet Blazer SUV AWD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2022 Chevrolet Blazer SUV FWD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 4 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Blazer all-wheel drive 3.6L, 6-cyl Automatic 9-speed All-wheel drive 19 26 21 MPG $3100
Blazer all-wheel drive 2L, 4-cyl Automatic 9-speed All-wheel drive 22 27 24 MPG $2700
Blazer front-wheel drive 2L, 4-cyl Automatic 9-speed Front-wheel drive 22 29 25 MPG $2600
Blazer front-wheel drive 3.6L, 6-cyl Automatic 9-speed Front-wheel drive 19 27 22 MPG $2950

Specs and fitment

Crossover (current nameplate), 2019–present
Body styles SUV
Oil 0W-20 (2.0L turbo and 3.6L V6) , 6 qt capacity
Tire size 235/60R19 to 265/45R21 (trim-dependent)

Known issues for this generation

Recall 20V-668 covers certain 2019-2020 Chevrolet Blazer vehicles among other GM crossovers: the start/stop transmission accumulator end cap may have missing bolts, which can lead to a transmission fluid leak and possible loss of propulsion. Recall 23V-042 covers certain 2023 Blazer and Traverse vehicles: left-side half-shaft assemblies may be missing a retaining ring, which can allow the half shaft to disengage. Recall 23V-869 covers certain 2024 Blazer vehicles: door strikers may fracture and allow a door to open unexpectedly.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Chevrolet Blazer reliable?

The 2022 Chevrolet Blazer has 50 complaints with NHTSA after 5 years, or 5 per year. That is the fewest complaints per year among the 6 Blazer years on this site. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Seats.

What are common problems with a 2022 Chevrolet Blazer?

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (16 of 50), then Engine (13) and Powertrain (11). Those filings include 2 that report a crash, 1 that reports a fire, and 2 that report an injury.

Is the 2022 Chevrolet Blazer more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2021 Blazer has 133 complaints, 9 per year, and the 2023 has 43 complaints, 9 per year. The 2022 has fewer complaints per year than the 2021. The 2022 has fewer complaints per year than the 2023.

Has the 2022 Chevrolet Blazer been recalled?

The 2022 Chevrolet Blazer has 1 recall on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2022 Chevrolet Blazer?

Owners have filed 50 complaints about the 2022 Chevrolet Blazer with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2022 Chevrolet Blazer get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2022 Chevrolet Blazer is 23 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

Is the modern Chevrolet Blazer a body-on-frame SUV?

No. The 2019+ Blazer is a unibody crossover distinct from the historical K5 Blazer.

What oil does a 2019+ Chevrolet Blazer take?

0W-20 for both the 2.0L turbo and 3.6L V6 common US powertrains. Confirm the filler-cap grade.

What does recall 20V-668 cover on early Blazers?

Certain 2019-2020 Blazer vehicles among other GM crossovers: the start/stop transmission accumulator end cap may have missing bolts, which can lead to a transmission fluid leak and possible loss of propulsion.