2022 Chevrolet Equinox reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox holds 170 complaints after 5 years, a rate of 30 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Equinox years here — over the median of the other years, which is 23. NHTSA has 5 recalls on file, including Vehicle latch anchor, Control module, and Seats.

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Complaints

170

Per year

Recalls

Years on the road

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Fuel and propulsion system (74 of 170), then Fuel system, gasoline (32) and Engine (25). Those filings include 13 that report a crash, 3 that report a fire, and 7 that report an injury.

Next to 2021 and 2023

The 2021 Equinox has 94 complaints, 12 per year, and the 2023 has 95 complaints, 23 per year. The 2022 has more complaints per year than the 2021. The 2022 has more complaints per year than the 2023.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2022 Chevrolet Equinox. How we count. Data as of 2026-10-16.

Recalls (5)

Recall child seat, vehicle latch anchor 2023-05-11 · NHTSA campaign 23V339000

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."

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.

Recall gasoline fuel system, delivery, fuel pump, control module 2023-01-19 · NHTSA campaign 23V013000

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.

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.

Recall Seats 2022-09-29 · NHTSA campaign 22V724000

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.

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.

Recall Seats 2022-05-19 · NHTSA campaign 22V359000

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.

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.

Recall Tires 2021-08-05 · NHTSA campaign 21V612000

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.

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.

Complaints by component (170 total)

Fuel and propulsion system

Fuel system, gasoline

Engine

Electrical system

Powertrain

Lane departure

Steering

Back-over prevention

Forward collision avoidance

Engine and engine cooling

Structure

Air bags

Service brakes

Seat belts

Speed control

Visibility and wipers

Wheels

Electronic stability control (ESC)

Hydraulic brakes

Suspension

Visibility

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Crash-flagged

Fire-flagged

Injury reports

Death reports

Complaints filed per year

Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings

"-The fuel pump control module fails. The dealer replaced the part and I don't have it for inspection. -Car dies while driving and will not restart. Stranded alongside the road with traffic and requires the vehicle to be…"
Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2026-09-22
"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. After…"
Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2026-09-22
"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…"
Fuel system, gasoline · filed 2026-09-21
"Was driving down road and car died no warning never happened before ,took it to dealership they put on diagnostic machine,the problem was fuel pump driver control module said they have replaced quite a few also said new…"
Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2026-09-18
"The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH and making a sharp right turn, the vehicle lost automotive power and stalled in the middle of the road. The vehicle…"
Engine and engine cooling, Fuel system, gasoline · filed 2026-09-10

NHTSA crash ratings

Version	Overall	Front	Side	Rollover
2022 Chevrolet Equinox SUV AWD	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	4 stars
2022 Chevrolet Equinox SUV FWD	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	4 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim	Engine	Transmission	Drive	City	Hwy	Combined	Annual fuel cost
Equinox all-wheel drive	1.5L, 4-cyl	Automatic 6-speed	All-wheel drive	25	30	27 MPG	$2400
Equinox front-wheel drive	1.5L, 4-cyl	Automatic 6-speed	Front-wheel drive	26	31	28 MPG	$2300

Specs and fitment

3rd generation, 2018–2024

Body styles SUV

Oil 0W-20 (1.5L turbo and 2.0L turbo); 5W-30 (diesel where equipped) , 5.3 qt capacity

Tire size 225/65R17 to 235/50R19 (trim-dependent)

Known issues for this generation

Owner complaints for the 2018 launch year include service brakes among the leading components. Recall 18V-576 covers certain 2018-2019 Equinox vehicles among other GM models: rear brake-caliper pistons may have insufficient coating so gas pockets form and reduce rear brake performance; dealers bleed the brake system. Recall 20V-668 covers certain 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox vehicles among other GM crossovers: the start/stop transmission accumulator end cap may have missing bolts, which can lead to a transmission fluid leak, possible loss of propulsion, and a fire risk if fluid contacts hot exhaust. Dealers inspect the accumulator and replace it if any bolts are missing. Recall 23V-869 covers certain 2024 Chevrolet Equinox vehicles among other GM crossovers: door strikers may fracture so a door can open while driving; dealers replace all four door strikers and attaching bolts.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox reliable?

What are common problems with a 2022 Chevrolet Equinox?

Is the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2021 Equinox has 94 complaints, 12 per year, and the 2023 has 95 complaints, 23 per year. The 2022 has more complaints per year than the 2021. The 2022 has more complaints per year than the 2023.

Has the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox been recalled?

The 2022 Chevrolet Equinox has 5 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox?

Owners have filed 170 complaints about the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2022 Chevrolet Equinox get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox is 27.5 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What generation is the 2020 Chevrolet Equinox?

3rd generation (2018-2024).

What engine oil does a Chevrolet Equinox use?

5W-30 (4-cylinder); 5W-30 (V6 where equipped)

What does NHTSA recall 16V-582 cover on the Chevrolet Equinox?

Recall 16V-582 covers certain 2013 Equinox and Terrain vehicles: ball joints in the windshield wiper module may corrode and wear until one or both wipers stop working; dealers repair the AIP hole and inspect and replace the front wiper module as needed.