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2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2022 Trailblazer.

Transmission Automatic 9-spd

The 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer relies on a 9-speed automatic transmission and an engine requiring 4.2 quarts of 5W-30 oil to deliver an EPA-estimated 28 mpg combined. On the reliability front, the model has accrued 102 total owner complaints—primarily in the "Unknown or Other" category—alongside a single recall. Although this falls well below the nameplate's historical peak of 1,733 complaints in 2005, it remains far removed from the 2014 low of just one complaint, positioning the 2022 model as a moderately troubled entry in the vehicle's long history rather than a standout for dependability.

Model year2026202520242023202220212013

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.2 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30OEM · verified
Lug nut torque100.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy26/30/28 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 48 - AGM VRLA battery is required for this vehicle. · 760 CCA battery, OE oil filter 12727115. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 48 - AGM VRLA battery is required for this vehicle. · 760 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size225/60R17 99HOEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter12727115 alt 25206377
Engine air filter42712666
Spark plug12683541 alt 12688094
Battery88864541
Front wiper blades42709511 alt 42709513
Serpentine belt12687927 alt 55512900
Thermostat12666900 alt 55487536
Cabin air filter13508023

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 9-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length173.6 in
Overall width71.3 in
Overall height65.7 in
Wheelbase103.9 in
Curb weight3014 lb
Track (front / rear)61 / 61.8 in

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined26 / 30 / 28 mpg
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Trailblazer of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

8.7–9.4 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 8.70 sec — 2024 RS
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2021ACTIV 1.3L Turbo I-39.20 sec16.80 sec155 hpAWD
2021RS 1.3L Turbo I-39.30 sec17.00 sec155 hpAWD
2021RS 1.3L Turbo I-39.40 sec17.10 sec155 hpAWD
2024RS 1.3L Turbo I-38.70 sec16.70 sec155 hpAWD
2024Activ 1.3L Turbo I-38.80 sec16.70 sec155 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.2 qt of 5W-30 engine oil, Rear Axle Lubricant in the differential, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 100.0 ft-lbs.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity5.3-6.3 Qts.
Automatic Transmission FluidHP CVT Fluid Transmission Oil
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity8.8 qt
Brake FluidDOT 4
Brake Fluid Capacity1.67 Pints
Differential Gear OilRear Axle Lubricant
Differential Gear Oil Capacity0.74 qt

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs7.4 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs6.25 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs6.25 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts100.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Spark Plug ManufacturerAC Delco
Spark Plug Gap0.024-0.028" in
Spark Plug Torque13.0 ft-lbs
Spark Plug ManufacturerAC Delco
Spark Plug Gap0.025-0.029" in
Spark Plug Torque12.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity1.32 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Capacity3.40 oz
Standard BCI Group Number48
Standard BCI Cranking Performance760 cca

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 27.0; Rear: 30.0
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueRear: 74.0 ft-lbs
ABS Sensor Torque6.4
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.079; Rear: 0.059
Solid Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 0.906; Rear: 0.315
Solid Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishFront: 0.913; Rear: 0.323
Variation from Parallelism Thickness VariationFront: 0.0024; Rear: 0.0002
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: 0.0008; Rear: 0.0016

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
15.9 ft. lbs., Step 2: Loosen 180°, Step 3: 8.8 ft. lbs., Step 4: 8.85.9 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1111.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 150°111 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 60,000 mi.

Every 7,500 miAccelerator Pedal (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Brake Shift Interlock Solenoid (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (inspect)
Every 15,000 miWindshield Wiper Blade (replace)
Every 22,500 miCabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 60,000 miSpark Plug Wires (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)
Every 75,000 miHood Hinge (inspect)
At 150,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Drive Belt (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer sits in the second year of the current generation (launched in 2021) and shows a clear improvement over its debut year. Federal data records 102 complaints for 2022, down from 182 in 2021, and only one recall versus four the year prior. The complaint trend across the generation is sharply downward—2023 had 62 complaints, 2024 had 32, and 2025 had 19—indicating that early issues were addressed quickly. The top complaint areas for 2022 are "Unknown Or Other" (21), Power Train (11), and Power Train/Electrical System (8), but the data does not specify root causes for these. With three crash complaints and no fires, and a recall count of just one, the 2022 model represents a solid, improving point in the generation’s arc. **This is a good year to buy, as it avoids the higher risk of the 2021 launch year while still being early enough to benefit from the model’s ongoing refinement.**

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
638
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
102
Owner complaints
3 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent
’99’00’01’02’03’04’05’06’07’08’09’14’21’22’23’24’25’26

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 102 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Unknown Or Other21
Power Train11
Power Train,Electrical System8
Engine5
Electrical System5
Service Brakes5
Forward Collision Avoidance4
Electrical System,Unknown Or Other3

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

21V440000Equipment:Mechanical:Accessory Scissor/Screw/Bottle Jack/Lift:StandReported 10/06/2021

General Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Buick Encore GX and 2021-2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer vehicles. The emergency jack, if not positioned as directed in the vehicle owner's manual, can fracture while… Remedy: Dealers will replace the jack, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owner of the safety risk are expected to be mailed July 26, 2021. A second notice will…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 638 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
PIT5966F2026-06-23Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates an issue with an OTA pending message still…
PIP6033B2026-06-08Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates to technicians to remove the pulley assembly…
PIP6031E2026-06-05Unknown Or OtherThis PI addresses leaks from the case half and provides repair direction to dealer…
PIP6032C2026-06-03Unknown Or OtherPIP6032B provides diagnostic direction for dealers when encountering transmission leaks
PIT65192026-05-27Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information is to inform technicians and customers that the voice…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group 48 batteryVehicles taking 4.2 qtEngine oil filter 12727115Engine air filter 42712666Spark plug 12683541Battery 88864541

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2022 Trailblazer take?

4.2 qt of Dexos 1 Gen 2 5W-30 Full Synthetic, per the factory manual.

Does the 2022 Trailblazer have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Trailblazer get?

EPA figures are 26 city / 30 highway / 28 combined mpg.