The 2022 Chevrolet Equinox exhibits a concerning reliability profile due to multiple recalls related to crucial components such as seats and the fuel system. The average failure mileage of just over 27,000 miles suggests that potential issues may arise early in the ownership experience.
Key Factor:Multiple critical recalls
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Safety Alert
Safety Alert: This model has a higher recall frequency (5) than the average CHEVROLET vehicle (0.9). Owners should prioritize checking these components.
5 recalls for this vehicle0.9 avg. recalls per vehicle (brand)
๐Why This Matters
The recalls affecting the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox highlight significant concerns regarding safety and functionality, particularly with respect to seating integrity and fuel delivery systems. These issues can severely impact passenger safety and overall vehicle reliability, leading to potential downtime and costly repairs. A reputation for quality is essential in the competitive compact SUV segment; thus, these defects could tarnish Chevrolet's standing in a market where consumer expectations are already high for performance and dependability.
Focus Area:Safety Profile
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Expert Analysis
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Recall Trend:No Change in recalls
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Primary Risk Area:Warning
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Vs Brand: Worse than avg (0.9)
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Summary: Year-over-year trends for Chevrolet generally reflect a commitment to quality; however, the fallout from these recalls signals a lapse in manufacturing consistency that could overshadow prior achievements. Comparatively, the risks associated with this model appear worse than expected for its class, particularly given how critical these components are to both safety and performance.
Safety & Reliability Score
50/100
Score Breakdown
Recall Impact-40
Complaint Impact-5
Investigation Impact-5
Technical Specifications
Key specifications for the 2022 CHEVROLET Equinox
Model Year2022
MakeCHEVROLET
ModelEquinox
Fuel TypeGasoline
Body ClassPassenger Vehicle
Safety History Timeline
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May21
RECALLRecall Issued
Jan22
NEWProduction
Jan22
RECALLRecall Issued
Jan22
RECALLRecall Issued
Jan22
RECALLRecall Issued
Apr23
INVInvestigation Opened
May23
ISSUEFirst Report
Nov23
RECALLRecall Issued
Consumer Complaint Analysis
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Most Reported Issue
35 complaints (35% of total)
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Complaint Trend
Stable
No trend data
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Safety Incidents
No critical incidents
Complaint Severity Distribution
Breakdown of 100 consumer complaints by severity level.
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9(9%)
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41(41%)
๐ขLow
50(50%)
Mileage Failure Analysis
โ๏ธEngineering Insight
The peak failure range of 0-20k miles indicates that owners may experience significant problems shortly after purchase, which is alarming for any new vehicle. This early onset of issues could lead to frustration among owners who expect their brand-new Equinox to perform reliably without faults within its initial warranty period.
๐ Mileage data extracted from 33 of 100 complaints (33% coverage)
0-20k
17 reports (52%)
20k-40k
6 reports (18%)
40k-60k
5 reports (15%)
60k-80k
4 reports (12%)
80k-100k
1 reports (3%)
100k+
0 reports (0%)
* Analysis based on mileage data extracted from consumer complaint descriptions. Actual failure rates may vary.
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Primary Risk Areas
TIRESSEATSFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINECHILD SEAT
๐ฏRisk Areas & Recommended Actions
Based on recall data, these components require verification:
Check for any warning messages on the Driver Information Center regarding Transport Mode.
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Request detailed service history regarding any repairs or recalls related to fuel system components.
Campaigns:21V12322V204
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Seats
Issue: Improper welds or loose bolts affecting seat stability.
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Inspect seat adjustments regularly for any signs of instability or excessive movement.
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Test all seat adjustments thoroughly during a pre-purchase inspection.
Campaign:22V241
๐กVisit NHTSA.gov or contact your CHEVROLET dealer to verify recall completion status.
Official Safety Recalls (5)
Campaign: 21V612000
TIRES
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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.
Consequence
Tread separation can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Additional Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Campaign: 22V359000
SEATS
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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.
Consequence
An improperly welded seat frame may not adequately restrain the driver in a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy
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.
Additional Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Campaign: 22V724000
SEATS
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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.
Consequence
A seat with a missing or loose bolt may not properly restrain the occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
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.
Additional Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
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.
Consequence
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.
Additional Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Campaign: 23V339000
CHILD SEAT:VEHICLE LATCH ANCHOR
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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."
Consequence
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.
Additional Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
NHTSA Investigations
1 investigation
Official NHTSA safety investigations for 2022 Equinox.
INV-2022-1000๐ข Closed
NHTSA opened investigation after receiving consumer complaints regarding Equinox performance issues.
Opened: Affected Units: 25,630
Consumer Complaints
100 total complaints
Consumer-reported issues submitted to NHTSA for 2022 Equinox.
Common Reported SymptomsAI Analysis
Warning35%
Stall28%
Check Engine Light21%
Acceleration Issues15%
Accident9%
Crash/Accident7%
Engine/Powertrain๐ต Low
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINE
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, the vehicle lost automotive power. The check engine warning light was illuminated. Neither an independent mechanic nor the dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was taken to Auto Zone, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the fuel pump control module needed to be replaced. The VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V013000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that there were no recalls at the time of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.
Engine/Powertrain๐ต Low
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Faulty fuel pump caused my vehicle to shut down while driving.
Engine/Powertrain๐ต Low
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
The 1st time my 2022 Equinox broke down was July 1st 2025 approximately 3+ miles from my house turned left at intersection (stop sign) approximately 50 yards. All sudden engine lost power (engine was still running) till it stopped running. (At that time I was thinking it ran out of gas. I know I had plenty of gas). No advance warning. No idiot lights came on, not even the check engine either. I was driving approximately 35-40 mph. No power steering. I got the car off the road about one foot. so, I called a tow truck & I waited approximately 45 minutes. Was towed the nearest GM dealership & that costed $144.00. On July 9 2025 I got my car back. The service manager (person) told me the fuel pump control module shorted out. The 2nd time my 2022 Equinox LT broke down was on August 23 2025 Pulled out of garage than engine started idling rough then it stopped running. I tried to start it again was very hard to start. I drove it approximately 50 feet & the engine stopped running again. I got it to start & back it off the street & in to garage. Waited till 8/25/2025 baby it to Buick/GMC dealership. Too many problems with car. AC stopped working. Told cylinders bad. Needs New engine. Still in the shop as of November 17 2025. I have GMC Customer Service involved in this since July 1 2025. GMC hasn't reimburse me the $144.00 for towing charge.
Electrical๐ถ Medium
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
My vehicle was not able to use the Onstar properly and after researching numerous complaints I guess a faulty or bad Onstar module is a common issue among gm owner especially within the first 12 months of owning the vehicle. Why is this problem not being recalled or compensated to the hundreds of individuals paying out of pocket for this malfunction which is close to $1000? Why is the module dying or breaking so easy and in such short period of time. This is hazardous to my family because my disabled child can make driving scary some days. Not knowing I have the emergency onstar button available, or knowing where I am in case of an emergency is a severe issue for me hence why I purchased a new vehicle and made purchasing onstar services a priority for my family. Also the WiFi feature helps my child to communicate with me and tell me any issues since she is non verbal and needs her device. Also not being able to use the app to lock the vehicle in case I forgot is a safety concern to me because sometimes I need to know I locked the car or that I know where the car is at all times. This onstar working or module mishap needs to be fixed and stop unconvincing peopleโs lives and those they love. People who are forced to fix this issue of the onstar not even getting a signal or being able to call onstar is dangerous! This who feel protected by the services and willing to purchase a vehicle just because of this should not have to pay up to $1000 to fix this issue especially in the first year! I canโt believe the amount of people who affected by this companies faults and carelessness. A recall needs to be put in affect and the modules/wiring need to be reinforced and installed more properly.
Engine/Powertrain๐ต Low
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINE
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 contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V013000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. However, the vehicle was not repaired due to parts being on back order. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed there was no active recall associated with the VIN. The failure mileage was approximately 34,000.
Engine/Powertrain๐ถ Medium
POWER TRAIN
My 2022 Chevrolet Equinox, with just 72,000 miles, experienced a sudden and catastrophic transmission failure caused by a faulty transmission line clamp that broke, resulting in a rapid loss of transmission fluid while I was driving. I was able to pull over to safety, but was on the interstate going 75mph when my speed and vehicle power rapidly reduced. The vehicles around me were able to rapidly to respond, changing lanes and avoiding my rapidly slowing vehicle, but had they not had such quick responsiveness, there could have been a very serious collision. This unexpected failure destroyed the transmission and left me stranded. A side note (records are attached), the vehicle had been maintained at a Chevrolet dealership in accordance with all of their servicing timelines.
Engine/Powertrainโ ๏ธ High
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2022 CHEV EQUINOX STOPPED IN ROAD WHILE DRIVING. MECHANIC RAN CODE 8 MIN AFTER VEHICLE STOPPED. CODE CAME UP P129F FUEL PUMP DRIVER CONTROL. IT WAS TOWED TO BUTLER CHEV. MACON GA. THEY DID DIGNOSTIC AND SAID THIS PART WAS REPLACED FEB 10 2023. WE PURCHASED CAR FROM THIS DEALER NOV. 2023. LEE SERVICE ISLAND REP HAD CAR SEP 22 - 26 MON - THUR AND THEY RAN ANOTHER DIGNOSTIC AND THEY REPLACED FUEL DRIVER BOX MODULE. THE OTHER PART WAS NOT REPLACED. THIS SEEMS TO BE A BIG SAFETY PROBLEM. CAR STOPS WITHOUT NOTICE IN MIDDLE OF ROAD. I WOULD LIKE TO NOTIFY CHEV. THAT MORE INVESTIGATION NEEDS TO BE MADE ON THIS PROBLEM. WE WERE ONLY MINUTES FROM GETTING ON I 75 N IN ATLANTA TRAFFIC AND THE CAR STOPS DEAD STILL IN MIDDLE OF ROAD. WE COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED. i requested chev. to replace the part that the code read p129F by the mechanic on site 8 min. after the car stopped. he showed it was a recall and that was replaced 2/10/23 at another dealership but they chose not to do so. the part could be defective. we have owned car since 11/2023.
Engine/Powertrain๐ถ Medium
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while reversing out of the driveway, the vehicle suddenly stalled and could to be restarted. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, who diagnosed that the fuel pump module had failed and needed to be replaced. The fuel pump module was replaced, and the vehicle was repaired. The contact was informed 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 14,729.
Engine/Powertrain๐ต Low
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while stopped at a traffic light, the accelerator pedal was depressed when the light changed, and the vehicle failed to respond. The contact stated that the STOP/START fuel saver mode was engaged. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle several times but was unable to restart the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the fuel pump module had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V013000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not included in the recall. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was 2,983.
Engine/Powertrain๐ถ Medium
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
While driving on the highway, the vehicle lost power with no warning. Was able to get it to the side of the road and had it towed to dealership. The found the fuel pump module was at fault. Had it replaced and 2 weeks later the check engine light came on and same diagnostic code came up for the fuel pump module. (had just been replaced). Took to dealership again and they replaced the module again stating it could be a faulty part. Now again 3 weeks later the check engine light is on again. Same diagnostic code came up again stating it is the fuel pump module. Car is currently at the dealership for the third time in 6 weeks for the same issue. Thankfully there has been no personal injury involved but the car stopping while driving on a Highway is very dangerous and scary. This is definitely a crash risk for the driver /passengers and others on the roadway.
Frequently Asked Questions
"What are common issues reported with the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox?"
"Commonly reported issues include problems with seats due to improper welds which can affect their stability, as well as potential failures in the fuel pump power control module that may interrupt engine performance. Both categories represent significant safety concerns that should be addressed by current owners or those considering purchase."
"How do recalls affect the resale value of a 2022 Chevrolet Equinox?"
"Recalls can seriously impact resale value as they may lead potential buyers to perceive greater risk associated with a vehicle's reliability. Especially when multiple recalls are present as seen with this model, it is crucial for sellers to disclose this information transparently and provide documentation of completed repairs."
๐Year-over-Year Context
โก๏ธStable Pattern
Compared to earlier years, the 2022 model shows stable reliability patterns. No meaningful structural change detected in recall frequency between adjacent model years.
๐งญWhat This Means for You
Families with young passengers, pregnant drivers, or those with frequent highway commutes should prioritize this information.
If you're unsure, we recommend starting with a VIN check or consulting a certified mechanic.
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If You Own This Vehicle
Verify all 5 recalls have been completed using your VIN at NHTSA.gov or through your CHEVROLET dealer.
Unaddressed recalls pose real-world risks. Prioritize scheduling any pending repairs to maintain vehicle integrity.
Proactive tip: Enroll in CHEVROLET's owner notification program for real-time safety updates.
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If You're Buying Used
Critical: Demand official documentation showing every CHEVROLET recall has been satisfied.
Investigate whether later Equinox iterations (2023+) rectified these persistent issues.
A pre-purchase inspection by a CHEVROLET specialist is mandatory given the recorded failure patterns.