2022 Chevrolet Equinox problems
What owners report to NHTSA, grouped by component, with the recalls that cover them.
NHTSA has 170 owner complaints on file for the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox, filed between 2022-02-26 and 2026-09-22. The most common problem areas are the fuel/propulsion system (74, 44%), fuel system, gasoline (32, 19%) and engine (25, 15%). Owners reported 13 crashes, 3 fires and 7 injuries in these complaints. NHTSA lists 5 recalls for this model year.
Last updated: · Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases
2022 Chevrolet Equinox complaints by component
| Component | Complaints | Share | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 74 | 44% | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 32 | 19% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 25 | 15% | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 20 | 12% | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Unknown or other | 15 | 9% | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Power train | 10 | 6% | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Lane departure | 7 | 4% | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Steering | 6 | 4% | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Back over prevention | 5 | 3% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 5 | 3% | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 4 | 2% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 4 | 2% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air bags | 3 | 2% | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 2% | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 2 | 1% | 1 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint can name several components, so shares can add up to more than 100%. Crashes, fires and injuries are as reported by owners.
The top problem areas, in plain English
Each summary is built from the complaint counts and NHTSA recall notices, not from individual owner stories.
Fuel/propulsion system: 74 complaints
- 74 complaints of 170 (44%) name the fuel/propulsion system — the fuel tank, pump, lines, injectors and fuel-system controls.
- 6 of them also name the engine; owners reported 1 crash in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox covers this system.
Fuel system, gasoline: 32 complaints
- 32 complaints of 170 (19%) name the fuel system, gasoline.
- 4 of them also name the engine; none of these complaints reports a crash, fire or injury.
- One NHTSA recall covers this system on the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox; the recall, campaign 23V013000, says: “The fuel pump module may not consistently provide sufficient fuel to the engine, resulting in an engine stall.”
Engine: 25 complaints
- 25 complaints of 170 (15%) name the engine.
- 6 of them also name the electrical system; owners reported 2 fires in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox covers this system.
Electrical system: 20 complaints
- 20 complaints of 170 (12%) name the electrical system — wiring, battery and charging, fuses, control modules and in-car electronics.
- 6 of them also name the engine; owners reported 2 crashes, 2 fires and 2 injuries in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox covers this system.
Power train: 10 complaints
- 10 complaints of 170 (6%) name the power train — the transmission, transfer case, driveshafts and axles.
- 4 of them also name the engine; owners reported 1 crash and 1 injury in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox covers this system.
Lane departure: 7 complaints
- 7 complaints of 170 (4%) name the lane departure — lane-departure warning and lane-keeping assist.
- 2 of them also name the back over prevention; owners reported 1 crash and 1 injury in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox covers this system.
When the complaints were filed
| Year filed | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 14 |
| 2023 | 36 |
| 2024 | 40 |
| 2025 | 42 |
| 2026 | 38 |
What is counted
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the model names EQUINOX, model year 2022. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is NHTSA's confirmed safety defect. See the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox recalls.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox?
By NHTSA owner complaints, the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox's most common problem areas are the fuel/propulsion system (74 of 170 complaints), fuel system, gasoline (32 of 170 complaints) and engine (25 of 170 complaints).
How many complaints does the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox have?
NHTSA has 170 owner complaints on file for the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox, including 13 reported crashes and 3 reported fires.
Is there a recall for the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox's problems?
NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox; 1 of the top 6 complaint areas have a matching recall. Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN for open recalls.