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2022 Chevrolet EquinoxProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 251 owners and 6 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026

Complaints
251
Crashes
22
Fires
7
Recalls
6
TSBs
669
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 251 complaints, 22 crashes, 7 fires, and 6 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

p0299

1 complaints • Severity 2/10

$X,XXX
2

20398 internal module circuit failure 13554821-4-3d 070

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
3

car lost all power after hearing a popping nosie

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Fuel SystemHIGH

111 owners reported fuel system issues — failures commonly reported around 18K miles.

!Inspect the EngineMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

29
0–30K
12
30–60K
4
60–90K
3
90–120K
3
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (29 reports) • Median: 18K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Fuel System (111 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Where the complaints fall

Fuel System111 (44%)
Engine29 (12%)
Electrical22 (9%)
Other15 (6%)
Drivetrain12 (5%)
Brakes7 (3%)
Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection6 (2%)
Steering6 (2%)

2022 Chevrolet Equinox: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 44% of all reports filed for the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox, with 111 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 17,850 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 18K-mile mark.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox, with 29 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox, with 22 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox, with 12 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

20
22
50
23
60
24
59
25
62
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (6 recalls)

21V612000Aug 2021

TIRES:TREAD/BELT

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.

22V359000Jun 2022

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.

22V724000Nov 2022

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.

23V013000Jun 2023

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.

23V339000Jun 2023

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."

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Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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2022 Chevrolet Equinox NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Frontal crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Side crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Rollover

★★★★★

4 of 5 stars

From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.

The worst model year for the Chevrolet Equinox is the 2013 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

2022 Chevrolet Equinox vs. Class Average (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD)

This vehicle

251

Class avg

194

Complaint volume is roughly in line with other small sport utility vehicle 2wd vehicles from 2022.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 251 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 6 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated . NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.

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2022 Chevrolet Equinox: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox is related to the fuel system, with 111 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox reliable?
The 2022 Chevrolet Equinox has 251 complaints, 22 crash reports, and 7 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How safe is the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox?
NHTSA rates the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 stars in frontal crash tests, 5 stars in side crash tests, 4 stars for rollover resistance. Where NHTSA tested more than one version, the lowest rating is shown.
How much does it cost to fix 2022 Chevrolet Equinox problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox have any recalls?
Yes, the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox has 6 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Chevrolet Equinox problems start?
Based on 51 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 17,850 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 21, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 19, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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