2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer AWDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel Drive
2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer AWD

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City
26
MPG
Highway
30
MPG
Combined
28
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic 9-spd
Regular
City
26
Hwy
30
Comb
28
Fuel cost: $2,400/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,400

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$0

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 6/10
GHG Score: 6/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
313 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
10.6 barrels

Specifications

Engine
1.3L 3-cyl
Transmission
9-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
AWD
Body Style
SUV/Crossover
GVWR
Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
1.3L, 3-cylinder
Induction Type
Direct Injection
Efficiency Tech
Auto Start-Stop
Fuel Type
Regular Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$2,405/yr
California
$5.957/gal$3,191/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,083/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,216/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$2,423/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$2,416/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$2,995/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$2,474/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,327/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$2,383/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 28 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

NHTSA Safety Ratings

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)
Overall Safety Rating
5/5
2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer SUV AWD

Crash Test Scores

Front Crash — Overall
Front Crash — Driver Side
Front Crash — Passenger Side
Side Crash — Overall
Side Crash — Driver Side
Side Crash — Passenger Side
Side Pole Crash
Rollover
Rollover Probability17.9%

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning: StandardLane Departure Warning: Standard
93
Owner Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Investigations

Recall History1

Source: NHTSA

Owner-Reported Problems93 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 93 owner complaints for the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer AWD. Top reported issues include power train, electrical system and engine. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Power Train
28
Electrical System
24
Engine
15
Brakes
15
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
11
Fuel System
6
Steering
5
Structure
4

2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer AWD problems by category: Power Train: 28 complaints, Electrical System: 24 complaints, Engine: 15 complaints, Brakes: 15 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 11 complaints, Fuel System: 6 complaints, Steering: 5 complaints, Structure: 4 complaints.

3
Crashes Reported
0
Fires Reported
2
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Electrical SystemFiled: 03/16/2026ODI#11724725
Unknown. This was a certified preowned vehicle that was purchased on December 18, 2024. We have had NUMEROUS issues with the car since purchase but the most concerning has been the door actuators. T…
Power TrainFiled: 11/19/2024ODI#11626113
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact was informed by a mobile Safelite technician that there were minor spider web cracks on…
Electrical SystemFiled: 04/18/2024ODI#11583755
We own a 2022 Chevy Trailblazer and we have experienced the “shift to park” issue more times than we can count. We receive the “shift to park” message on the dash screen after the car has been shifted…

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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