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2022 Chevrolet Equinox: recalls and problems

5 recalls and 171 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system.

5recalls
171complaints
13crashes reported
3fires reported
7injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Fuel/Propulsion System74 · 43%
  • Fuel System (Gasoline)32 · 19%
  • Engine25 · 15%
  • Electrical System20 · 12%
  • Unknown Or Other15 · 9%
  • Power Train10 · 6%
  • Lane Departure7 · 4%
  • Steering6 · 4%
  • Back Over Prevention5 · 3%
  • Forward Collision Avoidance5 · 3%

What owners report

Power Train

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 issu

Fuel/Propulsion System

-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 towed. quick response required to get pulled off the road before it is immoveable. the first time that it failed i was in a no reception zone and had to walk to get reception to call for help. -yes

Fuel/Propulsion System

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 attempting to start a few times, my check engine light came on. then received an email saying my car had a critical safety issue from onstar. had to wait over an hour for a tow to the chevy dealer. waited an

Fuel System, Gasoline

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 to the local dealer and then to the local mechanic. the local mechanic diagnosed the vehicle with fu

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2022 Chevrolet Equinox SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2022 Chevrolet Equinox SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Equinox. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.