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2022 Chevrolet Equinox: Too new to judge

The 2022 Chevrolet Equinox has been on the road for 59 months, short of the five years we need to rate it. Owners have filed 174 complaints with NHTSA so far. That's 1.5× the rate other Equinox years drew in their first 59 months, per vehicle sold.

The biggest problem area, counting serious complaints more, is the fuel or propulsion system (61% of complaints, median 18,000 miles).

Complaint index
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rated after five years
Complaints
174
in 59 months so far
Recalls
6
campaigns
3rd generation, 2018–2024 · Updated September 24, 2026 · How we rate
2022 Chevrolet Equinox LT (facelift)

Photo: 2022 Chevrolet Equinox LT (facelift) · Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Problem areas

Ranked by severity-weighted complaints · share · median miles
  1. Fuel and propulsion61% · 106 complaints · median 18,000 miles
  2. Engine16% · 28 complaints · median 42,000 miles
  3. Electrical13% · 22 complaints
  4. Air bags2% · 4 complaints
  5. Driver assistance8% · 14 complaints
  6. Powertrain6% · 10 complaints
  7. Steering3% · 6 complaints
  8. Brakes3% · 6 complaints
  9. Wheels and tires1% · 2 complaints
  10. Speed control1% · 2 complaints

Bars rank problem areas by complaints weighted for severity (crashes, fires, injuries and deaths count more). A complaint can name more than one area. Mileage is reported on about half of complaints.

What owners describe

Electrical

Owners of this model describe a range of electrical issues, from power steering cutting out and engines stalling in traffic to infotainment screens and OnStar failing. Many needed repeated dealer visits, and some parts were replaced multiple times without a lasting fix.

Warning signs:
Owners report dashboard warnings such as 'Service Power Steering,' check engine or reduced power messages, sputtering engines, and screens or radios going blank before failures.
What shops did:
Dealers often replaced the fuel pump control module, radio units, or other electrical components, though some owners say dealers could not find or replicate the problem.

“The car locked up with lights appeared on the dashboard, engine light comes on, ESC and car with wiggly lines.”

“the vehicle started to sputter then die in the middle of the road, I tried restarting the vehicle, it would crank but would not start”

Engine

Owners of this Equinox describe the engine losing power or stalling unexpectedly, sometimes while driving at highway speed, often tied to fuel pump or turbocharger issues. Many say dealers replaced parts like the fuel pump module, but some report repeat visits, parts delays, or problems that couldn't be duplicated.

Warning signs:
Owners report a check engine or 'Reduce Engine Power' warning, rough idle, hesitation, sputtering, or rattling sounds before the vehicle lost power or stalled.
What shops did:
Dealers often replaced the fuel pump or fuel pump control module, though some owners say parts were on back order or the failure could not be duplicated.
Mileage:
most between 10,000 and 80,000 miles, among 8 complaints that give it

“Engine stalled possibly due to a faulty fuel pump. I was able to drive the vehicle without issue until I pulled up to my house, when the engine stalled.”

“The fuel pump module failed as I was driving 65 mph on the interstate.”

Fuel and propulsion

Owners of this model report the engine losing power and stalling unexpectedly, sometimes while driving at highway speeds, due to what dealers often diagnose as a failed fuel pump or control module. Many describe the stalling as sudden and unnerving, with repairs frequently involving parts delays or repeated failures.

Warning signs:
Many report sudden loss of power, engine sputtering, bucking or shaking, illuminated check engine lights, and stalling with little or no warning before the failure.
What shops did:
Dealers commonly diagnosed and replaced the fuel pump or fuel pump control module, though some owners report parts were on back order, repairs could not be duplicated, or the vehicle was left unrepaired.
Mileage:
most between 5,000 and 40,000 miles, among 31 complaints that give it

“There were no warnings until the power cut out and the display indicated "low engine power".”

“While driving along the road the engine suddenly, without warning shut down.”

Summaries are written with AI from the owner complaints shown on NHTSA's site and checked against them; quotes are word for word.

Recalls (6)

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  • NHTSA 24V839000November 202477,824 vehicles

    Power train: automatic transmission: control module: software

    General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vehicles. Incorrect software in the transmission control module (TCM) may result in harsh shifting, reduced power, unintended deceleration, rear wheel lockup, or cause the vehicle to move in an unintended direction.

    Risk: Rear wheel lock-up or moving in an unintended direction can increase the risk of a crash.

    Fix: Dealers will update the transmission control module software calibration, free of charge.

  • NHTSA 23V339000May 2023668,187 vehicles

    Child seat: vehicle latch anchor

    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 anchorage bars. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."

    Risk: The inability to install a child seat with the LATCH anchorage bars could result in an unsecured child seat, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

    Fix: Owners are advised to install child seats using the vehicle's rear seat belts until the remedy is complete.

  • NHTSA 23V013000January 202323,323 vehicles

    Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump: control/drive module

    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.

    Risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

    Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge.

  • NHTSA 22V724000September 20226,895 vehicles

    Seats

    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.

    Risk: A seat with a missing or loose bolt may not properly restrain the occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

    Fix: Dealers will inspect the driver's seat and replace the seat cushion frame, if necessary, free of charge.

  • NHTSA 22V359000May 2022221 vehicles

    Seats

    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.

    Risk: An improperly welded seat frame may not adequately restrain the driver in a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

    Fix: Dealers will inspect the driver's seat and replace the cushion frame, as necessary, free of charge.

  • NHTSA 21V612000August 20219,597 vehicles

    Tires · Tires: tread/belt

    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.

    Risk: Tread separation can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Fix: Dealers will inspect the tire DOT numbers, and replace any affected tires, free of charge.

A recall only helps if the repair was done. Enter the vehicle's 17-character VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup before you buy.

Service bulletins

Chevrolet sent NHTSA 782 service bulletins and other notices to dealers covering the 2022 Equinox. These are repair instructions, not recalls. Warranty extensions and bulletins about its top problem areas:

  • 22-NA-244 · May 2024 · Warranty extensionThis service bulletin provides information about GM Accessories - Dealer-Installed, Repaired or Replaced During Warranty Coverage Period.
  • N262558690-01 · September 2026Emission Recall.
  • N252516900-01 · February 2026Emission Recall.
  • N252516900 · February 2026Emission Recall.
  • 22-NA-080 · September 2025This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the camshaft actuator magnet to correct customer concerns of engine related shudder.
  • 00-06-01-026R · June 2025This service bulletin provides information on replacing the intake manifold when the engine is replaced after severe internal engine damage.
  • 23-NA-170 · May 2025This bulletin advises the tech to inspect deeper into what may be to main cause of an engine failure.
  • 23-NA-153 · May 2025The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the customer that it is normal…

All 2022 Equinox bulletins on NHTSA ›

Questions owners ask

Is the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox reliable?
The 2022 Chevrolet Equinox has been on the road for 59 months, short of the five years we need to rate it. Owners have filed 174 complaints with NHTSA so far. That's 1.5× the rate other Equinox years drew in their first 59 months, per vehicle sold. Ratings compare Equinox years with each other using complaints filed with NHTSA; they don't measure every problem owners have.
What are the most common 2022 Equinox problems?
Owners' complaints most often involve the fuel or propulsion system (61%), the engine (16%) and the electrical system (13%). A complaint can name more than one area.
Has the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox been recalled?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox, the most recent in November 2024 (power train). Enter the vehicle's VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup to see whether the repairs were done.

Sources

Owner complaints, recalls and manufacturer communications from NHTSA's public data files, as of September 24, 2026. Complaints are counted once each, over the model year's first 60 months on the road. UsedScore is not affiliated with NHTSA or Chevrolet. The 2022 Chevrolet Equinox on NHTSA.gov · How we rate