2022 Chevrolet Equinox Problems, Recalls & Reliability
218 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox, alongside 5 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 22/100 on the trouble index — a middle-of-the-pack year for this model. Fuel system leads the reports, typically around 24,000 miles.
Typical
Where 2022 sits among all Equinox years
What owners report
“The fuel pump is not consistently providing fuel to the engine and causing the engine to stall while driving.The fuel pump is not properly functioning.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2022 Equinox
“The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Equinox. While driving at approximately 70 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated with the message “Reduce Engine Power – Drive with Care” displayed, and the vehicle was unable to accelerate as needed. The vehicle was driven to a local dealer, where the…”— owner report to NHTSA, 2022 Equinox
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 44 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 26,000 miles. Half of those reports fall between 5,038 and 55,000 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls (5)
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles. The four rear-seat lower child seat LATCH anchorage bars may have excessive powder coating, which could prevent a child seat from being installed with the…
Fix: Owners are advised to install child seats using the vehicle's rear seat belts until the remedy is complete. Dealers will inspect the latch anchorage bars, and remove and replace the finish, as…
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Chevrolet Equinox and 2022 GMC Terrain vehicles. The fuel pump module may not consistently provide sufficient fuel to the engine, resulting in an engine stall.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 5, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer…
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Chevrolet Equinox and 2022 GMC Terrain vehicles. The driver's seat may have a stripped or loose bolt at the seat frame height-adjust pivot.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the driver's seat and replace the seat cushion frame, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 4, 2022. Owners may contact Chevrolet…
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.
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…
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles equipped with certain Hankook tires. The tires may have been manufactured with an insufficient amount of curative agent, which could cause tread separation.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the tire DOT numbers, and replace any affected tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 31, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at…
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox reliable?
The 2022 Chevrolet Equinox drew 218 complaints in federal safety records — a middle-of-the-pack year for this model. Its trouble index is 22/100, scored against the model's worst year (2011).
What are the most common 2022 Chevrolet Equinox problems?
The top reported problems for the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox are fuel system (95 complaints), engine (28), and driver assistance (22).
At what mileage do 2022 Chevrolet Equinox problems show up?
Owners most often report 2022 Chevrolet Equinox problems around 26,000 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 5,038 and 55,000 miles.
Does the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox have recalls?
5 recall campaigns apply to the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.