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2022 Chevrolet Equinox Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 184 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox, most often about the fuel system (61% of complaints, typically around 18,000 miles). It is 17th of 23 Equinox model years by number of complaints and has 6 recalls.
Most common 2022 Chevrolet Equinox problems
Fuel system
113 complaints · 61%Half of these problems showed up before 18,000 miles. Parts named most often: fuel injection system, delivery.
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while accelerating from a stop light and driving over a bridge, the vehicle suddenly decelerated and stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle failed to restart and was later towed to the residence. The vehicle was then towed…
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…
Engine
31 complaints · 17%Half of these problems showed up before 41,500 miles. Parts named most often: engine, exhaust system, cooling system.
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving out of a parking lot, the vehicle lost motive power, with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer to be diagnosed and the contact was informed that the fuel pump module had failed and needed to be…
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that the engine turned over but the vehicle to failed to start while attempting to drive the vehicle. After starting, the vehicle was difficult to turn off. The malfunction warning light was illuminated, and a message "do not drive" was displayed. The…
Electrical
22 complaints · 12%Other or unspecified
15 complaints · 8%Driver assistance
12 complaints · 7%Parts named most often: blind spot detection, automatic emergency braking, warning, adaptive cruise control.
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the throttle body had detached. The dealer reattached the throttle body; however, the failure recurred with the…
Transmission
12 complaints · 7%Brakes
7 complaints · 4%The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated unexpectedly. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the brake booster had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not contacted.…
Steering
6 complaints · 3%The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving at 60 MPH, the steering wheel failed to turn and became stiff. The contact attempted to turn to the left for a curve however the steering wheel failed to turn to the left. The "power steering service drive with care" warning message was…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2022 Chevrolet Equinox recalls
Transmission: software
Risk: Rear wheel lock-up or moving in an unintended direction can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Child Seat: vehicle latch anchor
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.
Full defect summary
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."
Fuel system: control/drive module
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Seats
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Seats
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Wheels and tires: tread/belt
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: fuel system (113 complaints, typically around 18,000 miles); engine (31 complaints, typically around 41,500 miles); electrical (22 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox have?
- 6 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from November 7, 2024 (transmission). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2022 a bad year for the Chevrolet Equinox?
- It is 17th of 23 Equinox model years by number of complaints, with 184 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.