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2022 Chevrolet Blazer problems: engine and transmission complaints and recalls

HIGH COMPLAINT SIGNAL
59%
30 of 51 relevant owner complaints are about the engine, transmission or fuel system

59% of relevant owner complaints filed with NHTSA on the 2022 Chevrolet Blazer are about the engine, transmission or fuel system. That is a model-level pattern, not bad luck.

Worse than 79% of the 1,790 model years we track (2010–2023).

NHTSA data checked October 3, 2026

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Does the 2022 Chevrolet Blazer have engine problems?

Owner complaints say yes, as a model-year pattern. 30 of 51 relevant complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2022 Chevrolet Blazer concern the engine, transmission or fuel system (59%), and the largest group is filed under engine (13). For comparison, the 2021 scores 50% and the 2023 scores 58%. On a test drive, check for stalling, loss of power, rough idle, oil consumption or a check-engine light. This describes the model year, not any one car: a well-maintained or already-repaired example can be fine, and a clean model year can still have a bad car in it.

Drivetrain complaints
30
engine, transmission, fuel
Total complaints
51
this model year
Fires reported
1
owner-reported
Recall campaigns
1
2 crashes · 2 injuries

Complaints by component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM17 · 33%
ENGINE13 · 25%
POWER TRAIN12 · 24%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER9 · 18%
STEERING8 · 16%
SERVICE BRAKES7 · 14%

The years either side

2010
no data
2011
no data
2012
no data
2013
no data
2014
too few complaints
2015
no data
2016
no data
2017
no data
2018
no data
2019
53%
97 of 186
2020
61%
132 of 220
2021
50%
67 of 136
2022
59%
30 of 51
2023
58%
22 of 43

Manufacturers fix things mid-generation. A bad year next to a clean one is common; the fix usually arrived in between.

How the 2022 compares with other Chevrolet Blazer years

Of the 5 Chevrolet Blazer years with enough complaints to score, the 2022 is the 2nd-worst on engine and transmission share (59%). The worst is the 2020 (61%), the best the 2021 (50%). By volume, the 2022 drew 51 complaints (30 drivetrain), against 136 for the 2021 and 43 for the 2023.

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In the full report

The rest of the picture on the 2022 Chevrolet Blazer

  • What the repair costs. Typical engine repair ranges, to price into your offer.
  • Cleaner alternatives. Similar cars and nearby years with a better record.
  • Up to 15 owner reports, with the ones about your car's own engine first.
  • What to ask the seller and what to check on the test drive, for this car.
  • Two cars side by side, if you are deciding between them.

What one owner reported

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES09/30/2026
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 int…

One of 30 drivetrain complaints. The full report shows up to 15, with quotes about the engine in the car you are looking at first.

2022 Chevrolet Blazer engine and transmission recalls

No engine or transmission recalls. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign on the 2022 Chevrolet Blazer, none of them for the engine, transmission or fuel system. A recall is the manufacturer admitting a defect and paying to fix it; whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN, which the full report checks. The owner complaints above are a separate record and often point at problems that never became a recall.

1 other recall on this model year (airbags, lighting, brakes and the rest)
seats22V359000 · May 2022
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…

Source: NHTSA recall campaigns filed against this year, make and model. Checked October 3, 2026.

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Questions people ask about the 2022 Chevrolet Blazer

Does the 2022 Chevrolet Blazer have engine problems?

Owner complaints say yes, as a model-year pattern. 30 of 51 relevant complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2022 Chevrolet Blazer concern the engine, transmission or fuel system (59%). Before buying one, have an independent mechanic check the engine and ask the seller whether it has been repaired or replaced.

What is the most common problem with the 2022 Chevrolet Blazer?

Going by NHTSA owner complaints, the most common problem filed against the 2022 Chevrolet Blazer is electrical system: 17 of 51 complaints (33%) name it, followed by engine (13) and power train (12). A complaint can name more than one component, so these overlap. Engine, transmission and fuel-system complaints together make up 59% of the relevant total.

Is the 2022 Chevrolet Blazer reliable?

On the engine and transmission, owner complaints point to a weak spot: 59% of relevant complaints filed with NHTSA concern the drivetrain (high signal). That is worse than 79% of the 1,790 model years we track. Among the 5 Chevrolet Blazer years we score, it ranks 2nd-worst. Complaint data describes the model year, not one car, and it says nothing about trim, paint or electronics outside the drivetrain; an independent inspection still decides it.

Are there engine or transmission recalls on the 2022 Chevrolet Blazer?

No. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign on the 2022 Chevrolet Blazer, none of them for the engine, transmission or fuel system.

Which Chevrolet Blazer years are better?

Among the Chevrolet Blazer years we track, the 2021 (50%), the 2019 (53%) and the 2023 (58%) have a lower engine and transmission complaint share than the 2022 (59%). Manufacturers fix things mid-generation, so the year before or after can be a different car. Every year side by side: https://thelanecheck.com/cars/chevrolet-blazer

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Experimental model-level information. This is not a vehicle inspection, vehicle-history report, financial advice or purchase recommendation. It describes patterns across a model year, not the condition of any individual vehicle.