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2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer is the removal of the L trim, making LS the new starting point. Otherwise, this is a light-update year rather than a redesign.
About the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer
1st generation revival (2021-2023), second model year before the 2024 refresh.
Chevrolet positions the Trailblazer as a small SUV for shoppers who want easy city size, flexible cargo space, and more personality than a basic commuter crossover. The 2022 brochure's "Find your path" theme highlights available AWD, a fold-flat front passenger seat for long items, useful cargo space, and four distinct trim personalities. The Trailblazer's appeal is its mix of everyday practicality, youthful styling, and trim choices that range from simple to sporty or rugged-looking.
The 2022 Trailblazer lineup runs from the straightforward LS and comfort-focused LT to two more distinctive versions. ACTIV adds an off-road-tuned suspension and skid plate, while RS uses black exterior trim, red cabin accents, and a heated flat-bottom steering wheel for a sportier look.
What changed, by category
Lineup
The L trim is discontinued. The lineup consists of LS, LT, ACTIV, and RS for 2022.
Comfort and tech
All four retained trims gain standard electronic single-zone climate control. Satellite radio becomes standard on LT, ACTIV, and RS, while heated front seats move from standard to optional on those three trims. ACTIV and RS also gain a standard heated steering wheel.
2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3-Cyl, ECOTEC, Turbo, 1.2 Liter / 3-Cyl, ECOTEC, Turbo, 1.3 Liter | 3-Cyl, ECOTEC, Turbo, 1.3 Liter / 3-Cyl, ECOTEC, Turbo, 1.2 Liter | 3-Cyl, ECOTEC, Turbo, 1.3 Liter | 3-Cyl, ECOTEC, Turbo, 1.3 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, CVT | Automatic, CVT | Automatic, 9-Spd | Automatic, 9-Spd |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 29 mpg | 29 mpg | 29 mpg | 29 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 31–33 mpg | 31–33 mpg | 33 mpg | 33 mpg |
| Horsepower | 137–155 hp | 137–155 hp | 155 hp | 155 hp |
| Torque | 162–174 lb-ft | 162–174 lb-ft | 174 lb-ft | 174 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 54.4 cu-ft | 54.4 cu-ft | 54.4 cu-ft | 54.4 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 39.4 in | 39.4 in | 39.4 in | 39.4 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
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| Automatic Emergency Braking | ||||
| Automatic High Beams | ||||
| Blindspot Sensors | ||||
| Cruise Control | ||||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||||
| Park Assist | ||||
| Rear View Camera | ||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||
| Fog Lights | ||||
| Heated Mirrors | ||||
| LED Headlights | ||||
| LED Tail Lights | ||||
| Panorama Moon Roof | ||||
| Power Close Liftgate/Trunk | ||||
| Privacy Glass | ||||
| Roof Rails | ||||
| Navigation System | ||||
| SD Card Slot | ||||
| Satellite Radio | ||||
| Smartphone Interface | ||||
| Touch Screen Monitor | ||||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | ||||
| Automatic Air Conditioning | ||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | ||||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | ||||
| Power Driver Seat | ||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||||
| Remote Start | ||||
| Remote Keyless Entry | ||||
Frequently asked questions
Was the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer redesigned?
No. The 2022 Trailblazer keeps the same overall body, front-end design, structure, engines, safety suite, and infotainment hardware as the 2021 model.
Which Trailblazer trim was dropped for 2022?
The entry-level L trim was dropped for 2022. LS became the starting trim, followed by LT, ACTIV, and RS.
What equipment changed on the 2022 Trailblazer?
Standard electronic single-zone climate control is the main equipment upgrade across all retained trims. LT, ACTIV, and RS also gain standard satellite radio, their heated front seats become optional, and ACTIV and RS add a standard heated steering wheel.
Did the 2022 Trailblazer get a new engine or transmission?
No. The retained 2022 trims have no major engine or transmission change. ACTIV and RS continue with a standard 1.3-liter turbocharged three-cylinder engine.
Is the 2022 Trailblazer much different from the 2021 model?
No. The 2022 model is a light update that mainly drops the L trim and revises comfort and audio equipment; its basic design, powertrains, safety features, and touchscreen hardware carry over.
2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer.
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2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer
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“I drove the vehicle for 2 months before I traded it. It was very loud and didn't stand out.”
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