2022 Chevrolet Equinox Electrical System Problems
NHTSA lists 22 electrical system complaints for the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox, 13% of its 174 total complaints for the year. No related recall is listed for this problem area. Two crashes, two fires, and two injuries were reported.
- Electrical System complaints
- 22
- 13% of 174
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 2
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- —
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Owners report sudden power steering failure while driving, sometimes with a "Service power steering drive with care" dashboard message that led to loss of control and a crash.
- Some vehicles displayed cascading warning messages such as "Service Restraint System," "Reduced Engine Power," and traction control alerts, in one case followed by visible flames from the engine bay.
- Multiple owners describe the factory radio failing repeatedly, with some vehicles receiving up to four replacement radios and continued electrical faults afterward.
- Several drivers report the vehicle stalling or losing power while braking or accelerating, with dashboard prompts to shift to neutral and restart that did not resolve the issue.
- One owner reported repeated false alerts and malfunctions across multiple systems, including flat tire warnings, backup cameras, climate control, and lane departure warning, over multiple shop visits.
- A parked vehicle reportedly caught fire after installation of an ignition interlock device, with no crash involved.
When 2022 Chevrolet Equinox electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Jan 18, 2023, latest Jun 30, 2026.
Electrical System recalls for the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Electrical System complaints by Equinox model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox's electrical system a common complaint?
- Yes. NHTSA lists 22 electrical system complaints for the 2022 Equinox, which is 13% of all 174 complaints filed for that model year.
- Does the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox have a recall for electrical problems?
- No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the electrical system on the 2022 Equinox.
- What electrical failures do owners report on the 2022 Equinox?
- Owners report power steering failure with dashboard warnings, radio and infotainment failures requiring multiple replacements, stalling during driving, and in some cases fire or smoke from the engine area.
- How serious are the reported electrical issues?
- NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2022 Equinox includes 2 crashes, 2 fires, and 2 injuries among the 22 complaints filed.
- How does the 2022 Equinox compare to other years for electrical complaints?
- The 2022 Equinox's electrical complaints are 13% of its total complaints, lower than the 2025 model year's 37% share and the 2021 model year's 21% share.