Revival generation (VSS, S crossover)
2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer
The most reported problem on the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer is shift to park warning, with 29 complaints, usually around 29,000 miles.
- 110owner complaints
- 1recalls
- 3involved a crash
- 29,700median miles at failure
Newest report Sep 24, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
What is your Trailblazer doing?
Each one opens a sheet built from the owner reports of that problem on the 2022 model year.
Is the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer reliable?
The 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer has 110 owner complaints on file with NHTSA, below the median of 189 for 2022 SUVs on this site. Of the 5 Trailblazer model years since 2021, it has the 2nd most complaints. Complaint counts rise with sales as well as faults, so read what owners report below before deciding.
At a glance
- Next to the 2021 and 2023
- Complaints ease off across these three model years. Counted per year on the road, the 2021 draws 32, the 2022 22 and the 2023 17.
- Top problem
- Shift to park warning leads with 29 of the 110 complaints (26%), ahead of brake wear at 16. A quarter of the 13 owners who gave a mileage for shift to park warning saw it by about 23,000 miles, and half by about 29,000.
- Crash, fire and injury reports
- 4 of the 110 complaints (4%) report a crash, a fire or an injury, a little under the 6% typical of vehicles on this site. Counted separately (one report can carry more than one), 3 reports mention a crash and 3 people were hurt.
- Recalls behind the top problems
- No recall on file is on the same system as shift to park warning. For those, the complaints are all there is.
- When owners filed
- Filings peaked in 2024 at 26 (full calendar years only). In 2025 there were 24. So far in 2026, 31 more have come in.
When each problem shows up
Each bar covers the middle half of the mileages owners reported for that problem. A quarter saw it earlier, a quarter later. The tick is the median. Most reported: "shift to park" or "service shifter" warning comes on, 29 complaints.
middle half of reports, median tick. The heavier grey bars have 75 or more reports.
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How this compares
110 complaints is 1.7 times fewer than the median 2022 model on this site and 1.7 times fewer than the median 2022 SUV. Among the 2 Trailblazer model years here it ranks 2nd for complaints. Counts follow sales volume as much as reliability, so a truck that sells 700,000 a year draws more reports than a sedan that sells 200,000.
Service bulletins for the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer
Chevrolet filed 646 bulletins and other notices with NHTSA that list the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer. 42 of them deal with a problem owners have reported on this car, 2 of those a warranty extension. Newest first.
Federal rules make a manufacturer send NHTSA a copy of any notice about a defect that goes to more than one dealer or owner. Most of these are service bulletins, the repair instructions manufacturers send to dealers. NHTSA generally leaves safety recall bulletins out of this file, and recalls are listed separately.
"Shift to Park" or "Service Shifter" warning comes on 1 bulletin · 29 complaints
This service bulletin provides service procedure information to correct a customer concern of Shift to Park Displayed on DIC When Vehicle is in- Park, No Start - DTC B000A Set.
Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 5 bulletins · 16 complaints
This technical bulletin provides a procedure a squeal noise heard from the front of the vehicle during light brake pedal application.
This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on a normal characteristic of Brake Pedal - Excessive Click Noise with Slight Press of the Brake Pedal.
3 more on this problem
This service bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of hearing a front brake squeal noise during light brake pedal application.
This service bulletin provides a procedure to correct a condition of Front Brake Squeal Noise Heard During Light Brake Pedal Application.
This service bulletin provides information for tire pressure monitoring (TPM) system concerns.
Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 11 bulletins · 15 complaints
This service bulletin provides a procedure to correct radio software concerns.
A new radio software update, version C157/C158, was released to service vehicles equipped with Infotainment system RPO IOR to correct conditions of radio software related issues.
9 more on this problem
This service bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concerns of Radio Software issues.
This service bulletin provides a procedure to locate and fix a possible leak in the roof area due to missing sealant to correct customer concerns of Various Electrical Issues, No Start, Stall, Brake Lamp Not Off, Radio Inoperative, Remote Key Inoperative, ...
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to correct the condition of Service All-Wheel Drive System Messages Displayed with Rear Drive Motor DTC C0095 Set.
This PI states that a vehicle may exhibit a concern of the cross traffic alert indicators not displaying on the radio screen.
This service bulletin provides repair information to update radio software to correct customer concerns of Software related issues.
This service bulletin provides repair information on release of Radio Software Version V160 Update to correct customer concerns of radio software issues.
This service bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Rear View Camera Display Gridlines Dim.
This Preliminary information communicates that a customer may notice that the gridlines on the backup camera are very dim. They may mention that this occurred after an OTA update. The dealer technician is advised to perform no repairs.
This Preliminary information communicates a condtion where SD card removed is being displayed on the radio display intermittently. ThisPI advises that engineering is working on a fix for this issue
Engine stalls or loses power while driving 4 bulletins · 13 complaints
This service bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of No Crank, No Start, Quick Start/Stall, No FOB Detected, Key FOBs Inoperative, B3924 00, B3925 00, B3926 00, B3927 00, B3928 00 Set.
This service bulletin advises the tech that the rotational Clicking Noise Heard After Engine Shut Down may be normal characteristics of the vehicle.
2 more on this problem
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming on.
This service bulletin provides service information for customer concerns of an in-tank fuel pump whining noise, engine hard to start and/or stalls and Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) is illuminated that may be caused by gelling of fuel in cold temperatures.
Check engine light or misfire 18 bulletins · 7 complaints
Special Coverage. Certain 2022 model year Buick Encore GX and Chevrolet Trailblazer vehicles, equipped with a 1.2L engine, may have a condition that could cause the turbocharger to fail.
This service bulletin provides a procedure to fix an oil leak from a porous area at the cylinder head and how to fix it so that the engine does not have to be replaced.
16 more on this problem
This service bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Vehicle Will Not Lock and Unlock (Loss of Active Functions) Crank or Start (Loss of Passive Functions) with DTC P0513 Set.
This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Poor Engine Performance in Extremely Cold Weather Conditions, Charge Air Cooler Icing - Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated, DTC P0299, P0234, P0236, P00C7 Set.
This Preliminary information communicates a potential for dtc p0496 to fail due to damaged purge solenoid valve O-rings.
Special Coverage. Certain vehicles, equipped with a 1.2L engine, may have a condition that could cause the turbocharger to fail.
This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to reduce ...
Emission Recall. General Motors has decided to conduct a Voluntary Emission Recall involving certain vehicles. The Engine Control Module (ECM) may not clear the permanent status of DTC P0521 (Engine Oil Pressure Sensor Performance).
This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to ...
This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308 and/or P050D
This Preliminary information communicates to the dealers information related to updating the Engine Control Module Calibrations for a DTC P0299.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the dealer technician related to a Malfunction Indicator Lamp coming on post turbocharger replacement with P0234 (Engine Overboost) set current or in history.
Plus 6 older ones not listed here.
Brakes on its own (automatic emergency braking) 1 bulletin · 6 complaints
This service bulletin provides information for the technicians to use a Customer Concern Verification sheet to facilitate the questions needing to be answered by the customer regarding Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) issues.
Adaptive cruise or lane keeping misbehaves 2 bulletins · 6 complaints
This Preliminary information communicates to the tech the diagnostic steps if they encounter at condition where the adaptive cruise, regular cruise control or lane keep assist turns on and off while driving or is inoperative.
This Preliminary information communicates to the dealer if the lane keep assist and forward collision alert are inoperative, both indicators may be flashing on and off while driving.
Complaints filed by year
31 complaints came in 2026. Owners file in waves when a problem gets press or an investigation, so a spike measures attention as much as failures.
Recalls that include the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer
Whether your car is included depends on its VIN. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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 and remedy
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.
The recall on the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
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Questions
What is the most common problem on the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer?
Shift to park warning, with 29 of the 110 complaints. Owners who gave a mileage for it put the median at about 29,000 miles.
At what mileage do 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer problems start?
Of the 38 complaints that give a mileage, a quarter came by about 18,000 miles and half by about 30,000.
Is the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer better or worse than the 2021 and 2023?
Counted per year on the road, the 2022 has fewer complaints than the 2021 and more complaints than the 2023: 22 a year against 32 and 17.
How many 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer complaints involve a crash, fire or injury?
4 of them (4%). The typical vehicle on this site is at 6%.
Is there a recall for shift to park warning on the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer?
No recall on file for the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer is on the same system as shift to park warning. Another recall may still cover your car, so check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.