2022 Chevrolet Blazer Problems
Compared with other Chevrolet Blazer years
Fewer complaints than typical for this model
17/100 0.5× a typical year · 50 = typical
- Complaint rate is 0.5× that of a typical Chevrolet Blazer year, weighted for crashes, fires, injuries, recalls and mileage, and allowing for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints.
- 15 of its 54 complaints were filed by the end of 2024.
- Most reported problem: Thermostat fault: steering assist warning, fan runs on (13 complaints, median 121,000 mi).
- 1 recall campaign on record. A VIN search at nhtsa.gov/recalls shows open recalls for a specific vehicle.
Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated
- Complaints
- 54filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 66,250miles, 4 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 / 5stars overall, 2 rated versions
- EPA fuel economy
- 25 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl FWD · 22 city / 29 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2022 Chevrolet Blazer (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
What owners report
Owners of the 2022 Blazer most often report a steering assist warning with a cooling fan that keeps running after shutdown, and many of those complaints point to a thermostat or coolant temperature sensor. Other common reports involve sudden power loss or dashboard blackouts, fuel pump module faults reported alongside stalls or no-restart conditions, and transmission slipping or hard shifting. Mileage is stated in only some complaints and varies widely, and the electrical and fuel events are often described as sudden, while the cooling warnings tend to come and go.
- Engine
Thermostat fault: steering assist warning, fan runs on
- 13 complaints (24%)
- median 121,000 mi at 3.8 yrs old (1 states mileage, few)
- filed 2025–2026
Owners describe a warning that steering assist is reduced, often with the check engine light on. Some also notice a low temperature gauge reading, weaker air conditioning, or a cooling fan that keeps running for several minutes after the engine is switched off. Complaints often say the thermostat or coolant temperature sensor was found faulty or stuck open, and some say the dealer would only act when a code appeared during the visit. Mileage is mentioned in some complaints, from about 10,000 to 70,000 miles, and one owner says it has continued for over two years.
What to check: Ask whether the thermostat or coolant temperature sensor has been tested or replaced, and request the repair records for any steering assist warning. On a test drive, watch whether the temperature gauge rises to normal and whether the cooling fan stops after shutoff.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“My engine coolant temperature sensor failed. Replaced it and still not fixing the issue. This takes my steering assist away as they are all interlinked? I have seen on forms this is a common issue. This has the potential to blow up my engine, I’m not sure how this is not a recall with so many 2020-2026 blazer owners having the same issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11732623, filed 2026-04“My Drive Assist stopped working. Then my Air conditioning stopped blowing cold. Then the temperature gauge stopped working. Upon turning the car off the fan continued to run for several minutes. Took to repair shop where it required a new thermostat housing, coolant temp sensor and coolant flush. The total cost for repair was $1,131.52. The car has 37,000 miles on it. Barely out of warranty. This is a well-known issue among Chevy owners.”
NHTSA complaint #11727288, filed 2026-03 - Electrical system
Sudden power loss or dashboard and screen blackouts
- 9 complaints (17%)
- typically at 4.0 yrs old
- filed 2022–2026
Owners describe the car shutting down or losing power for a short time, sometimes at a traffic light, with lights and displays going dark. Others describe the dashboard or infotainment screen freezing or going black while driving, and in one complaint the brake pedal offered no resistance during the event. Some say no warning appeared beforehand, and according to complaints the dealer replaced a module or attributed the event to the battery. Mileage is rarely stated, and the events are described mostly at traffic lights, while driving, or right after starting the car.
What to check: Ask whether the battery and charging system were tested and whether any stored fault codes were recorded for the shutdowns. On a test drive, check that the dashboard, gauges and infotainment screen stay on and respond normally.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“Dashboard randomly goes black and does not work. This has happened one time while driving and I was unable to determine my speed since the speedometer is digital. I was also unable to see important information like service lights due to the faulty dashboard. Other times it happens right after I start the car in the garage. Also noticed when the dash goes black the climate control system starts to act weird and turns on and off randomly”
NHTSA complaint #11466538, filed 2022-05“My infotainment system has completely blacked out. I have no navigation, no rear view camera or warning signals. I have no phone and no SOS 🆘 emergency calls. I have no music no lane merging alerts. My charging station does not work in the front of the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11755679, filed 2026-08 - Fuel system
Fuel pump module fault: stalls and no-restart
Mentioned in 5 of 52 sampled complaints
Owners describe the engine stalling or losing power, sometimes on a highway, and then not restarting right away or at all. Some complaints mention a fuel smell or a check engine light after the stall. According to complaints, diagnostic codes pointed to the fuel pump control or driver module, and one owner says an open recall covers a neighboring model year but not this one. Mileage stated in these complaints is about 45,000 and 83,000 miles, and several stalls happened on highways.
What to check: Ask the dealer whether fuel pump or fuel pump control module codes have been checked, and whether an open recall applies to this model year by VIN. Ask for any repair records for a stall or no-start, including any fuel pump module replacement.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“To whom it may concern; my son's fiancé was driving on the highway and the vehicle had a sudden loss of power. Afterward, it turned off and would not re-start. After towing the vehicle to a repair facility (out of warranty by mileage, 45K) were advised they retrieved DTC P023F and advised the fuel pump control module failed. I did some checking and found that GM is aware of the issue and has released T.S.B. …”
NHTSA complaint #11612876, filed 2024-09“Car stalled and told me to put in neutral. Could smell gas. Car wouldn't come back on. Code u18a2 (lost communication with fuel pump communication module), part is available for inspection, we were all at risk due to the car stalling on the highway with no prior warnings, check engine light came on after car stalled, ordered new part from GMC, fix the issue right away. This part has been recalled on other models just not on 2022.”
NHTSA complaint #11744381, filed 2026-06 - Transmission and drivetrain
Transmission slipping, hard shifts, or loss of drive
- 10 complaints (19%)
- typically at 3.9 yrs old
- filed 2022–2026
Owners describe slipping, harsh or delayed shifts, and some say the car would not move into higher gears. Some complaints describe the transmission losing forward momentum, and one owner describes a delayed engagement when shifting into reverse. According to complaints, the dealer replaced a valve body or the transmission itself. Stated mileage ranges from about 16,000 to 85,000 miles, and one complaint describes the failure while on the highway.
What to check: Ask for transmission service and software update records, including fluid services, and whether the transmission has been repaired or replaced before. On a test drive, check for slipping, delayed reverse engagement and hard upshifts.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“My transmission started slipping really badly. Had never happened before, and then suddenly wouldn’t shift above 3rd gear. My reverse gear stopped working. I had to have my valve body replaced which fixed the drive gears but the reverse still didn’t work. After months without my car, my dealership had to replace the transmission.”
NHTSA complaint #11586006, filed 2024-04“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 happened. The first service occurred around 47k miles when I learned about this issue with Chevrolet transmissions.”
NHTSA complaint #11760296, filed 2026-08
Buying note. For a 2022 Blazer, ask the seller for repair records covering any steering assist, cooling fan or thermostat warnings, and any fuel pump or transmission work. A pre-purchase inspection that reads stored codes and checks the cooling system and transmission shifting can help you judge the car's condition.
Summary written with AI from a sample of 52 NHTSA complaints for this model year (picked at random, with complaints that state a mileage and recent ones taken first), then checked automatically against the source records. Where a problem shows a complaint count, every complaint for this model year was matched with fixed keyword rules (written with AI and tested against the sample), and the mileage, age and repair figures are calculated from those complaints; owners' figures are as stated, not verified. Other counts refer to the sample. The excerpts come from NHTSA's public complaint records and are unverified; capitalisation is normalised, NHTSA staff notes are removed, and shortened text ends with “…”. Something wrong? Request a correction.
NHTSA recorded 54 consumer complaints for the 2022 Chevrolet Blazer. 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 50% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 66,250 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 731 technical service bulletins for this model year. Compared with the other 4 Chevrolet Blazer model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 17 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (fewer complaints than typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Electrical system20 37%
- Engine15 28%
- Other or unknown9 17%
- Brakes8 15%
- Steering8 15%
- Fuel system7 13%
- Body and structure2 3.7%
Also reported: Tires (2), Engine cooling (1), Exterior lighting (1), Seats (1), Suspension (1), Vehicle speed control (1).
Example complaints
Electrical system: “Accelerating without pressing gas pedal and gas pedal won't release with braking. Brakes overheated and this went on 10 minutes before I got it to release the gas pedal so I could safely stop. I almost hit 4 vehicles on the interstate because the gas pedal went to the floor all the sudden.”
NHTSA complaint #11687752, filed 2025-09Engine: “Started smelling radiator fluid, took to dealership and the radiator had a hole in it. Dealership put a new one in. I drove it home and on my way home the transmission cooler line tapped out and the fluid drained all over the road. Dealership picked it up and repaired it the next day.”
NHTSA complaint #11585631, filed 2024-04Transmission and drivetrain: “I am reporting a severe powertrain safety hazard involving my 2022 Chevrolet Blazer at approximately 69,000 miles. The vehicle's 9-speed transmission is experiencing a critical internal hydraulic failure that causes unpredictable and violent lurching. Specifically, there is a severe delayed engagement when shifting into Reverse. The engine revs without moving until the hydraulic pressure suddenly spikes, causing the vehicle to violently slam backwards and catch the gear. …”
NHTSA complaint #11768179, filed 2026-09Other or unknown: “Unknown…. Cut open my shin (leg) on the bottom corner of my driver’s door (black plastic side molding). That part is sharp! Required ER with 14 stitches on 9-24-25. As of today I’m still recovering.”
NHTSA complaint #11699650, filed 2025-11Mileage when problems were reported
50% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 49,500 and 83,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: rising. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2022 Chevrolet Blazer. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blazer · SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | 5 / 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · 14.7% risk |
| Blazer · SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | 5 / 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · 15.5% risk |
Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2022 model year: forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard, automatic emergency braking optional.
Neighbouring years: 2021: same overall rating; 2023: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2022 Chevrolet Blazer version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blazer AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 9-speed automatic | 22 | 27 | 24 | $2,800 |
| Blazer AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 9-speed automatic | 19 | 26 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Blazer FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 9-speed automatic | 22 | 29 | 25 | $2,700 |
| Blazer FWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 9-speed automatic | 19 | 27 | 22 | $3,050 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 22V359000May 19, 2022SeatsCovers: Chevrolet Blazer 2022, Malibu 2021, Equinox 2022 +1 more
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.
Recall details for the 2022 Chevrolet Blazer → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 731 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11038592Oct 16, 2026Other or unknown. PI created to guide technicians through radio restriction process
- 11037555Sep 26, 2026Other or unknown. This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it.
- 11037460Sep 23, 2026Fuel system. General Motors has decided to conduct a Voluntary Emission Recall. Certain vehicles may have a condition which can cause the fuel pump power control module to fail. If this were to occur, fuel flow…
- 11037253Sep 4, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- 11036648Sep 1, 2026Fuel system. Emission Recall. General Motors has decided to conduct a Voluntary Emission Recall. Certain vehicles listed above may have a condition which can cause the fuel pump power control module to fail. If…
- 11036392Aug 20, 2026Other or unknown. This Preliminary information communicates to dealer to perform a MEC reset for wireless projection issues
- 11036143Aug 12, 2026Fuel system. General Motors has decided to conduct a Voluntary Emission Recall. Certain vehicles may have a condition which can cause the fuel pump power control module to fail. If this were to occur, fuel flow…
- 11035340Jul 21, 2026Other or unknown. PI to help diagnose A/C concern
- 11035027Jul 16, 2026Fuel system. General Motors has decided to conduct a Voluntary Emission Recall. Certain vehicles may have a condition which can cause the fuel pump power control module to fail. If this were to occur, fuel flow…
- 11034769Jun 23, 2026Other or unknown. This Preliminary information communicates an issue with an OTA pending message still displayed after an OTA event and how to reset/clear the message.
Other model years of the Chevrolet Blazer
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 35 | 22,000 | 1 | 5 | 25 | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2024 | 52 | 29,000 | 1 | 5 | 25 | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2023 | 44 | 20,000 | 2 | 5 | 25 | 50 · Typical | Too new |
| 2022 | 54 | 66,250 | 1 | 5 | 25 | 17 · Fewer | Rising |
| 2021 | 141 | 36,232 | 1 | 5 | 23 | 53 · Typical | Rising |
| 2020 | 224 | 49,500 | 3 | 5 | 23 | 70 · More | Rising |
| 2019 | 189 | 26,700 | 2 | 5 | 24 | 50 · Typical | Rising |
| 2008 | 5 | 80,364 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2007 | 9 | 62,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2006 | 19 | 75,200 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2005 | 15 | 75,000 | 0 | — | 17 | — | Stable |
| 2004 | 50 | 38,000 | 1 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2003 | 77 | 44,500 | 1 | — | 17 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2002 | 246 | 59,000 | 2 | — | 17 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2001 | 326 | 62,102 | 3 | — | 17 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2000 | 589 | 65,000 | 4 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1999 | 436 | 76,000 | 0 | — | 17 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1998 | 716 | 70,000 | 3 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1997 | 768 | 85,000 | 4 | — | 19 | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 1996 | 1,153 | 83,900 | 6 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 1995 | 1,224 | 97,610 | 6 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 620 | 118,000 | 2 | — | 13 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1993 | 511 | 120,000 | 2 | — | 13 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1992 | 278 | 84,000 | 2 | — | 13 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1991 | 222 | 110,000 | 4 | — | 13 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1990 | 32 | — | 1 | — | 13 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1989 | 38 | — | 1 | — | 14 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1988 | 40 | 85,000 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1987 | 30 | 106,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1986 | 19 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1985 | 29 | — | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1984 | 9 | — | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Chevrolet Blazer model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Chevrolet Blazer?
Owners of the 2022 Blazer most often report a steering assist warning with a cooling fan that keeps running after shutdown, and many of those complaints point to a thermostat or coolant temperature sensor. The issues reported most often: Thermostat fault: steering assist warning, fan runs on; Sudden power loss or dashboard and screen blackouts; Fuel pump module fault: stalls and no-restart.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2022 Chevrolet Blazer have?
NHTSA recorded 54 consumer complaints for the 2022 Chevrolet Blazer as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2022 Chevrolet Blazer is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 20 complaints (37% of the total), followed by engine with 15.
Has the 2022 Chevrolet Blazer been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How did the 2022 Chevrolet Blazer do in NHTSA crash tests?
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2022 Chevrolet Blazer 5 out of 5 stars overall, across 2 rated versions (body style and drive). Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.
What gas mileage does the 2022 Chevrolet Blazer get?
The EPA rates the 2022 Chevrolet Blazer (Blazer FWD, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 25 mpg combined, 22 city and 29 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,700 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2022 Chevrolet Blazer reported?
Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 66,250 miles and the middle half falls between 49,500 and 83,000 miles; 50% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.