2022 Chevrolet Equinox Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2022 Chevrolet Equinox ranks 15th worst out of 21 model years, with a complaint index of 30 and a Good verdict. It has 174 complaints and 6 recalls, led by fuel system issues (61% of complaints).
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 30/100
- #15 of 21 Equinox years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 174
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 6
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 14
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 3
- Injuries
- 8
- Top issue
- Fuel System
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 27.5
- 25.5 city / 30.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 8 / 0
Top 2022 Chevy Equinox problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Fuel System106 (61%)
- Engine29 (17%)
- Electrical System22 (13%)
- Other15 (9%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras10 (6%)
- Transmission & Powertrain10 (6%)
- Lane Departure7 (4%)
- Brakes6 (3%)
- Steering6 (3%)
- Structure & Body5 (3%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Steering can suddenly stiffen or lock at highway speed with a "power steering service, drive with care" warning, leading some drivers to crash into guard rails.
- Owners report the automatic emergency braking system failing to stop the vehicle even with the brake pedal depressed, resulting in front-end collisions.
- Some vehicles have shaken and lost forward response in stop-and-go traffic, with the engine light coming on and a message reading "Push Brake to Start Engine."
- Electrical warnings such as "Service Restraint System" and "Reduced Engine Power" have appeared together with smoke or flames near the passenger side of the hood.
- One owner reported a fire after installation of a Smart Start Ignition Interlock device while the vehicle was parked.
2022 Chevrolet Equinox recalls
6 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 24V839000Nov 7, 2024Transmission & Powertrain77,824 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.
Remedy: Dealers will update the transmission control module software calibration, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 9, 2024. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N242471620.
- NHTSA 23V339000May 11, 2023Other668,187 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.
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. Owner notification letters were mailed June 2, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N232403240.
- NHTSA 23V013000Jan 19, 2023Fuel System23,323 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.
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. GM's number for this recall is N222372310.
2022 Chevrolet Equinox fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 25.5 MPG
- Highway
- 30.5 MPG
- Combined
- 27.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,350
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2022 compared with other Equinox years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox reliable?
- NHTSA data gives the 2022 Equinox a complaint index of 30, ranking 15th worst among 21 model years, and it carries a Good verdict relative to other Equinox years.
- What is the top complaint area for the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox?
- Fuel System complaints lead at 106 reports, 61% of the total for the year, with a median mileage at failure of 17,850 miles.
- Does the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2022 Equinox, covering the fuel pump module, transmission control module software, seat frame welds and bolts, LATCH anchorage bars, and certain Hankook tires.
- Are there steering problems on the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox?
- NHTSA lists 6 steering complaints for 2022, including 3 crashes, with a median mileage at failure of 3,400 miles; sample complaints describe sudden stiffening or locking of the steering wheel.
- How does the 2022 Equinox compare to the worst Equinox years?
- The worst-ranked Equinox years, such as 2011 and 2025, have complaint indexes of 95 and 100, far above the 2022 model's index of 30.