The driver's seat cushion frame may have an improper weld in the power tilt-adjustment mechanism.
Risk: An improperly welded seat frame may not adequately restrain the driver in a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
The fix and full notice
Fix: 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.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Malibu, 2022 Chevrolet Equinox, Blazer and Cadillac XT4 vehicles.
NHTSA listing: BLAZER. Chevrolet campaign N212356050.
Questions about any of these recalls: call NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
The areas named in the 50 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2022 Blazer. NHTSA does not verify complaints.
Electrical system16 · 32%
Engine13 · 26%
Powertrain11 · 22%
Steering8 · 16%
Fuel and propulsion system7 · 14%
Brakes6 · 12%
Backover prevention and rearview camera2 · 4%
Unknown or other9 · 18%
A complaint can name more than one area, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Chevrolet Blazer recalls and complaints by model year
The highlighted bars are the 2022 model year. Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are lower. Counting complaints filed in each model year's first three years, the 2023 Blazer drew the most (28) and the 2022 drew 15.
Owner complaints
2022: 50 complaintsTap or drag across the chart for other years.
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Owner complaints by model year, Chevrolet Blazer
Model year
Complaints
2019
186
2020
219
2021
133
2022
50
2023
43
2024
47
2025
32
2026
1
Safety recalls
2022: 1 recallTap or drag across the chart for other years.
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Safety recalls by model year, Chevrolet Blazer
Model year
Recalls
2019
2
2020
3
2021
1
2022
1
2023
2
2024
1
2025
1
2026
0
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for each version it tested. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimate of the chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
Tested version
Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Chevrolet Blazer SUV AWD
Rollover risk 14.7%
Chevrolet Blazer SUV FWD
Rollover risk 15.5%
Questions
What are the most common 2022 Blazer problems?
The areas owners name most often in NHTSA complaints: electrical system (16), engine (13), powertrain (11). NHTSA does not verify complaints, and one complaint can name several areas.
Is the 2022 Chevrolet Blazer safe?
In NHTSA crash tests every tested version of the 2022 Chevrolet Blazer earns 5 stars overall. The table above lists each tested version.
How do I check if my Blazer has an open recall?
Enter the 17-character VIN from your dashboard, door jamb or registration at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The lookup lists unrepaired recalls for that exact vehicle. Safety recall repairs are free at Chevrolet dealers.
Sources and method
NHTSA recalls file (NHTSA datasets), dated Sep 27, 2026; every campaign checked against NHTSA's recalls API.
NHTSA owner complaints file, dated Sep 26, 2026. Counted by complaint number, so a complaint naming three components counts once in the total.
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP).
NHTSA model names covered: BLAZER.
Complaint counts are unverified owner reports. They rise with sales volume and time on the road, so compare model years with care. How we build these pages. Spotted an error? Tell us.