Most common 2022 Chevrolet Equinox problems
Share of the 185 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Chevrolet Equinox complaints by model year
Best Equinox years: 2021, 2017, 2016. Years to avoid: 2025. Compare all years →
2022 Chevrolet Equinox recalls (6)
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.
Remedy: Dealers will update the transmission control module software calibration, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 9, 2024.
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.
Remedy: 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 necessary, free of charge.
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.
Remedy: 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 service at 1-800-462-8782.
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.
Remedy: 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.
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.
Remedy: 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.
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.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the tire DOT numbers, and replace any affected tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 31, 2021.
What 2022 Chevrolet Equinox owners say
Fuel & propulsion system all 114 →
After going very slow, mostly stopped, in stop-and-go traffic for 2 hours, my Chevy Equinox suddenly started to shake and would not respond. The car/engine was on and in Drive but the gas petal would not propel the car forward. My steering wheel locked and I could not turn it in any way. The Engine Light came on and a message came on the dash that said "Push Brake to Start Engine" but pushing the brake did not change anything, and the engine had never turned off. I tried to turn the car off by mashing the brake and pushing the engine stop button but my car would not turn off. I rolled backward into the car behind me as could not go forward and traffic had to be routed around me. About 20 minutes later, I tried to turn my car off and it did cut off completely. About 30 minutes later a police officer was able to turn my car on, put it in neutral, and roll it to the side of the road. …
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while her son was driving at 55 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate and stalled. The check engine warning light illuminated. The contact was unsure whether the driver was able to coast to the side of the road. The driver was able to restart the vehicle; however, the vehicle stalled after driving a short distance. The contact's son was able to coast to the side of the road. The vehicle failed to restart. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to Firestone, where DTC: P129F, which indicated a Fuel Pump Control Module (FPCM) failure, and DTC: P102B, which indicated a sensor circuit failure, were retrieved. The vehicle was not repaired and remained at Firestone. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V013000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the VIN was not included. …
Engine & cooling all 31 →
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle hesitated with a loud revving sound coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact received an alert from OnStar that the vehicle was not performing to full capacity due to a failure with the throttle control system. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where a diagnostic test was performed and showed that there was a misfire in cylinder #1 due to oil intrusion. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact attempted to reach the manufacturer but was not offered any assistance. The failure mileage was 77,720.
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that the engine turned over but the vehicle to failed to start while attempting to drive the vehicle. After starting, the vehicle was difficult to turn off. The malfunction warning light was illuminated, and a message "Do Not Drive" was displayed. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V013000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. However, the vehicle was not repaired due to parts being on back order. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed there was no active recall associated with the VIN. The failure mileage was approximately 34,000.
Electrical system all 22 →
vehicle crashed 3/8/23 driving south on rt 95 in sharon ma. power steering failed causing vehicle to crash into guard rail. traffic was moderate on all 3 lanes and appoching vehicles avoided multiple crashes. ma state police arrived & driver taken to mass general hospital baby car seat unoccupied at time of accident. vehicle dashboard lit up with power steering failure message. vehicle towed to dealership & gm inspected black box. after 100 days gm responded there is no problem with power steering. gm still refuses to provide information they obtained from black box. vehicle towed to dealership who sold car. within 20 minutes they diagnosed power steering rack is defective. gm remains nontransparent and denies responsibility for the accident.
While driving, warning "Service Restraint System" popped up on the speedometer display, followed by "Auto stop" something, then "Reduced Engine Power", and symbols lit up including the Service Engine and traction control symbols. I pulled over, saw what I thought was steam emanating from the passenger side of the hood. I popped the hood intending to investigate and saw flames. 3 firemen and 2 mechanics told me based on my description, the engine was on fire before I even pulled off the road.
2022 Chevrolet Equinox engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | 6-speed automatic | FWD | 26 / 31 / 28 |
| 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | 6-speed automatic | AWD | 25 / 30 / 27 |
EPA ratings. Class: Small SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox a good car?
Based on 185 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2022 Equinox rates average: about as many complaints as a typical year of the Equinox at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox?
The fuel & propulsion system — 114 complaints, 62% of all complaints for this model year, most often about fuel injection system › throttlebody/manifold. Next are the engine & cooling (31) and electrical system (22).
How many recalls does the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox have?
There are 6 recalls for the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox, the most recent from November 7, 2024 (software). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Chevrolet Equinox?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2021, 2017 and 2016. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2025. See the full Chevrolet Equinox years comparison.
At what mileage do 2022 Chevrolet Equinox problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 18,000 miles; 77% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.