2022 Chevrolet Equinox Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
GoodComplaint Index
30/100
#15 most-complained of 21 Equinox years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2022 Chevrolet Equinox has 174 owner complaints and 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 30 out of 100 — #15 highest of 21 Equinox model years (verdict: Good). The most reported problem area is fuel system (106 complaints, 61% of the total). Complaints report 14 crashes, 3 fires, and 8 injuries.
- Complaints
- 174
- Recalls
- 6
- Crashes / fires
- 14 / 3
- Injuries / deaths
- 8 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 27.5
- 25.5 city / 30.5 hwy
Top 2022 Chevy Equinox problems
NHTSA owner 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%)
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 a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox ranks #15 of 21 among Equinox model years (Complaint Index 30/100, verdict: Good). It has 174 complaints and 6 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox?
- The most reported problem areas are fuel system (106 complaints), engine (29 complaints), and electrical system (22 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 16,290 miles.
- Does the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox, most recently reported 2024, covering transmission & powertrain, other, fuel system, and structure & body.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox?
- EPA rates the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox at 27.5 MPG combined (25.5 city / 30.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,350. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.