The Verdict
Worst problem area
Electrical
Electrical leads by volume: 20 of 55 complaints (36%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Driver Assistance & Speed Control include more crash reports (1) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Complaints filed fell from 142 in 2021 to 55 in 2022.
At a glance
- NHTSA complaints
- 55
- Recall campaigns
- 1
- EPA fuel cost per year
- $2,500–$2,950
- Combined MPG
- 21–25
Complaints by model year
Where owners report problems
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | vs. 2022 Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 2,600–2,950 | 2,500–2,950 | 2,500–2,950 | 2,500–2,950 | 2,500–2,950 | |
| Combined MPG | 21–24 | 21–25 | 21–25 | 21–25 | 21–25 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 18–21 / 25–28 | 19–22 / 26–29 | 19–22 / 26–29 | 19–22 / 26–29 | 18–22 / 26–29 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 362–433 | 349–413 | 358–417 | 365–417 | 358–422 | |
| Complaints filed | 224 | 142 | 55 | 44 | 133 | |
| Recalls issued | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 5 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 9 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Injuries reported | 7 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 34 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2022 Chevrolet Blazer have?
1 NHTSA recall campaign as of Nov 7, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2022 Chevrolet Blazer?
Electrical: 20 of 55 NHTSA complaints (36%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2022 Chevrolet Blazer get?
EPA rates it 21–25 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2022 Chevrolet Blazer?
EPA estimates $2,500–$2,950 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (4)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic 9-spd | 4 | 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 22 mpg (high) | 29 mpg (high) | 25 mpg (high) | $2,500 (low) | 358 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic 9-spd | 6 | 3.6L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 19 mpg (low) | 27 mpg | 22 mpg | $2,850 | 405 g/mi |
| Configuration 3 | Automatic 9-spd | 6 | 3.6L | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 19 mpg (low) | 26 mpg (low) | 21 mpg (low) | $2,950 (high) | 417 g/mi (high) |
| Configuration 4 | Automatic 9-spd | 4 | 2.0L | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 22 mpg (high) | 27 mpg | 24 mpg | $2,600 | 368 g/mi |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 20 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 9 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (1)
SEATS
- Defect
- 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.
- Consequence
- An improperly welded seat frame may not adequately restrain the driver in a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
- 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.