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2022 Chevrolet Equinox problems, recalls and owner complaints

What the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox has been recalled for and what owners report, from official government data. Updated October 25, 2026.

  • 5safety recalls
  • 182owner complaints
  • 13crash reports
  • 3fire reports
  • 7injuries reported

182 complaints, against an average of 375 for the other 14 Chevrolet Equinox model years.

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What goes wrong with the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox?

The components named most often in the 182 owner complaints. One complaint can name several, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.

  1. Fuel/Propulsion System79 (43.4%)
  2. Fuel System36 (19.8%)
  3. Gasoline36 (19.8%)
  4. Engine28 (15.4%)
  5. Electrical System20 (11%)
  6. Power Train12 (6.6%)
  7. Lane Departure7 (3.8%)
  8. Forward Collision Avoidance6 (3.3%)

What symptoms do 2022 Chevrolet Equinox owners describe?

Found by reading the text of all 182 owner complaints. Tap a symptom for the answer, a real owner quote and any related recall.

Has the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox been recalled?

5 U.S. safety recalls. Repairs are free at a franchised dealer; some are done over the air.

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." NHTSA campaign 23V339000 · May 11, 2023 · Risk and fix

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.

Fix: 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.

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. NHTSA campaign 23V013000 · January 19, 2023 · Risk and fix

Risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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.

Seats General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Chevrolet Equinox and 2022 GMC Terrain vehicles. The driver's seat may have a stripped or loose bolt at the seat frame height-adjust pivot. NHTSA campaign 22V724000 · September 29, 2022 · Risk and fix

Risk: A seat with a missing or loose bolt may not properly restrain the occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the driver's seat and replace the seat cushion frame, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 4, 2022. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GMC's number for this recall is N222377890.

Seats General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Malibu, 2022 Chevrolet Equinox, Blazer and Cadillac XT4 vehicles. The driver's seat cushion frame may have an improper weld in the power tilt-adjustment mechanism. NHTSA campaign 22V359000 · May 19, 2022 · Risk and fix

Risk: An improperly welded seat frame may not adequately restrain the driver in a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the driver's seat and replace the cushion frame, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 23, 2022. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N212356050.

Tires General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles equipped with certain Hankook tires. The tires may have been manufactured with an insufficient amount of curative agent, which could cause tread separation. NHTSA campaign 21V612000 · August 5, 2021 · Risk and fix

Risk: Tread separation can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the tire DOT numbers, and replace any affected tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 31, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782; and Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N212343560.

What do 2022 Chevrolet Equinox owners report?

12 of the 182 complaints, the most recent for the most-reported components, as the owners wrote them. NHTSA removes names and VINs; long reports are trimmed. CarHooq has not verified individual claims.

The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start immediately. The vehicle was taken to the local NAPA Service Center to be diagnosed. The vehicle was diagnosed with a fuel pump control module failure. The contact was informed that the fuel pump control module needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V013000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was…
Fuel System, GasolineNHTSA complaint 11772500 · Oct 20, 2026
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, the vehicle began sputtering and lost motive power. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road and failed to restart. The contact and his family walked along the roadside off the highway to reach a nearby service station. The vehicle was towed to Firestone, where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump exterior module had failed and required replacement. The dealer was contacted by telephone, and the dealer informed the contact that the fuel pump module failure indicated a fuel pump failure. The…
Fuel System, GasolineNHTSA complaint 11772036 · Oct 19, 2026
Hello, I am writing regarding the fuel pump power control module failure in my 2022 Chevrolet Equinox LT. On Thursday, XXX, my husband and I were left stranded at the intersection of [XXX]. While we were sitting at the intersection, my Equinox began to hesitate and then stopped completely. Although we could restart the vehicle, it would immediately shut off again. We had our emergency flashers on, but vehicles behind us continued honking whenever the light turned green. Being stranded in the middle of a busy highway was both humiliating and frightening. VIN: [XXX] After waiting approximately…
Fuel/Propulsion SystemNHTSA complaint 11771687 · Oct 16, 2026
While driving down the road, the car started sptting and spittering and eventually died in the middle of the road. Check engine light did come on. We were able to limp the car to the closest repair shop and they ran a diagnosis. The low pressure fuel pump and the fuel control module had to be replaced. Resulting in a bill of 1164.39. Some 2021 and 2022 equinox has a recall for this same exact problem. GM Safety Recall N222372310 (NHTSA 23V-013) After the removal of the old fuel pump, the part number was checked with the recall and it did not match what was recalled. Old P/N 813026069. Part is…
Fuel/Propulsion SystemNHTSA complaint 11771240 · Oct 14, 2026
Fuel pump control module.Crank no start. Service engine soon light. U18A2 code sent to Onstar. Inspected and confirmed by dealer. Vehicle is currently sitting at dealer that I purchased it from and out of service until repaired.
Power Train, Engine, Fuel/Propulsion SystemNHTSA complaint 11770747 · Oct 13, 2026
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Equinox. While driving 45 MPH, the vehicle unintendedly decelerated to 20 MPH and lost motive power. The contact manually pulled over into a parking space. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, and the fuel pump control module was replaced. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V013000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure by phone and advised the contact to report the failure to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was 15,728.
Fuel System, GasolineNHTSA complaint 11769547 · Oct 7, 2026
I had no issues with my car before taking it in for the fuel pump module safety recall. The next morning after they installed it at Malcolm Cunningham Chevrolet, the engine died in the middle of the road. it started slowing down and the more I pressed the gas the slower it went until it stopped while the engine shook then it died. I could restart it, but then it would shake again and die within 15 seconds. I tried a third time and it began to drive again. I took it back the next day and they said it was a low battery. I changed the battery and it died again the following day. This has since…
EngineNHTSA complaint 11769052 · Oct 5, 2026
Stepped on brakes and were hard to break feels like no ABS
Service Brakes, Forward Collision AvoidanceNHTSA complaint 11768448 · Oct 2, 2026
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Equinox. While the contact’s pregnant wife was driving down a hill at approximately 62 MPH, the vehicle suddenly lost power and failed to properly accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. The vehicle experienced the failure a second time and was then parked on the side of the road. After shifting to park(P) the vehicle shut off and failed to restart. The vehicle was later towed to a nearby storage facility. AAA later examined the vehicle and determined that the fuel pump module had failed and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer and local dealer…
Fuel System, GasolineNHTSA complaint 11768479 · Oct 2, 2026
Once reaching around 50,000-60,000 miles, I began to experience a tremble/shudder sensation when driving between 35-45mph and the vehicle would appear to be on either 2nd or 3rd gear (usually under stress going up a hill). Mentioned to 2 different dealers but denied it being the transmission, both claiming because they never heard of Transmission issues with the Equinox. They ruled it as a PCV issue or balancing issue. After replacing the PCV and valve cover gasket as well as checking the balancing, the issues continued with no resolution. Even had the transmission fluid exchanged but no…
Power TrainNHTSA complaint 11767097 · Sep 26, 2026
Known issue of arabic language reset on engine start with this make/model infotainment system. (TSB 23-NA-118 / 23-NA-042). Causes language and user errors upon startup and causes the rear backup camera to not engage properly every time, creating a safety issue when reversing. With the user’s language not saving, it creates a safety issue because the warnings are in a language that the user cannot understand on startup.
Electrical SystemNHTSA complaint 11747393 · Jun 30, 2026
The infotainment center failed completely and does not power on. Because of this failure, I cannot see the front, rear, or side cameras, and there are no audible warning sounds for parking, lane safety, or seat belt alerts. Essentially, none of the safety features connected to the infotainment system are functioning. This failure puts my safety and the safety of others at risk because I cannot see camera views when backing up or parking, and I receive no audio alerts or warnings for seat belts, obstacles, or safety features.
Electrical System, Lane Departure, Back Over PreventionNHTSA complaint 11690597 · Sep 30, 2025

2022 Chevrolet Equinox: questions owners ask

Is the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox reliable?

NHTSA data alone cannot rate reliability, but it shows what owners reported. Owners filed 182 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox; the most common categories were fuel/propulsion system (79, 43.4%), fuel system (36, 19.8%), gasoline (36, 19.8%). There are 5 safety recalls. 13 complaints mention a crash, 3 mention a fire, 7 injuries were reported.

What are the most common problems with the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox?

Across 182 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the categories mentioned most often are fuel/propulsion system (43.4% of complaints), fuel system (19.8% of complaints), gasoline (19.8% of complaints), engine (15.4% of complaints), electrical system (11% of complaints). One complaint can name several components.

Does the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox; the most recent (campaign 23V339000, 2023-05-11) concerns Child Seat: Vehicle Latch Anchor. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Why does my 2022 Chevrolet Equinox stall, lose power or shut off while driving?

66 of the 182 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox (36.3%) describe the engine stalling, losing power or shutting off while driving. A related recall exists: campaign 23V013000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump: control/drive module). The fix: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. One owner wrote: "Car sputtered and stalled when starting for work, but then started, I kept it running while I dropped my daughter off at school and went to work. Car sputtered and would not start, leaving me stuck at work." (NHTSA complaint 11766273, September 2026). Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Why is the check engine light on in my 2022 Chevrolet Equinox?

39 of the 182 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox (21.4%) describe the check engine light coming on. One owner wrote: "Car sputtered and stalled when starting for work, but then started, I kept it running while I dropped my daughter off at school and went to work. Car sputtered and would not start, leaving me stuck at work." (NHTSA complaint 11766273, September 2026). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.

Why won't my 2022 Chevrolet Equinox start?

22 of the 182 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox (12.1%) describe the car failing to start. One owner wrote: "Fuel pump control module.Crank no start. Service engine soon light. U18A2 code sent to Onstar. Inspected and confirmed by dealer. Vehicle is currently sitting at dealer that I purchased it from and out of service until repaired." (NHTSA complaint 11770747, October 2026). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.

Why does my 2022 Chevrolet Equinox idle rough, misfire or hesitate?

16 of the 182 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox (8.8%) describe rough idling, misfires or hesitation when accelerating. One owner wrote: "Car sputtered and stalled when starting for work, but then started, I kept it running while I dropped my daughter off at school and went to work. Car sputtered and would not start, leaving me stuck at work." (NHTSA complaint 11766273, September 2026). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.

Check your own Equinox

Counts are a starting point, not a verdict: popular models collect more complaints because more of them are on the road, and NHTSA does not verify individual reports. To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls (U.S.) or your registration at check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk (UK). Had a safety problem? Report it to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations and recalls.

Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation recall and complaint databases (public domain), retrieved October 25, 2026. Model year 2022 only.

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