2022 Chevrolet Equinox Fuel System Problems
Fuel System complaints account for 106 of 174 total complaints (61%) on the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox, the highest share of any model year. A related recall (23V013000) covers a fuel pump module that may fail to deliver enough fuel, causing engine stalls, with a median failure mileage of 17,850.
- Fuel System complaints
- 106
- 61% of 174
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 17,850 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical fuel system symptoms owners report
- Vehicles stall or lose motive power while driving at highway speeds, sometimes with an "Engine Power Reduced" message on the dash.
- Fuel pump modules are diagnosed as failing to change speeds as commanded, triggering a check engine light and repeat stalling even after replacement.
- Some owners report the vehicle stalling in the middle of the roadway with no warning light, later diagnosed as inadequate fuel pump flow.
- Several owners say they received recall notice 23V013000 but the replacement part was unavailable, leaving the stall condition unresolved.
- One owner reported the fuel tank was punctured by road debris due to a lack of a protective shield, draining the tank in minutes.
- A stall in stop-and-go traffic was accompanied by an unresponsive gas pedal and a locked steering wheel, resulting in a crash.
When 2022 Chevrolet Equinox fuel system complaints were filed
First complaint May 26, 2022, latest Sep 22, 2026.
Fuel System recalls for the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox
- 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.
Fuel 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 there a fuel system recall on the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox?
- Yes. Recall 23V013000, reported January 19, 2023, covers a fuel pump module that may not consistently provide enough fuel, causing engine stalls. GM is replacing the fuel pump module free of charge.
- How common are fuel system complaints for the 2022 Equinox?
- Fuel System complaints make up 106 of 174 total complaints filed for the 2022 Equinox, or 61% of all complaints for that year, the highest share among all model years listed.
- At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up?
- NHTSA data lists a median mileage at failure of 17,850 for fuel system complaints on the 2022 Equinox.
- Did the fuel system problem cause any crashes or fires?
- NHTSA records one crash and zero fires linked to Fuel System complaints on the 2022 Equinox, with no injuries reported.
- How does 2022 compare to other Equinox model years for this problem?
- The 61% share of complaints tied to the Fuel System in 2022 is well above every other year listed, including 2023 at 52% and 2021 at 21%.