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2022 Chevrolet Equinox recalls & problems

The 2022 Chevrolet Equinox has 6 safety recalls and 186 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (79 complaints).

Recalls6safety recalls
Complaints186filed by owners
Crashes · fires14 · 3reported in complaints
NHTSA overall5 ★crash-test stars
2022 Chevrolet Equinox in an NHTSA crash test
NHTSA crash test

Safety recalls

Power trainNov 7, 2024

Automatic transmission › Control module › Software

Recall 24V83900077,824 vehicles

Problem
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.
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.
Child seatMay 11, 2023

Vehicle latch anchor

Recall 23V339000668,187 vehicles

Problem
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."
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.
Fuel system, gasolineJan 19, 2023

Delivery › Fuel pump › Control/drive module

Recall 23V01300023,323 vehicles

Problem
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.
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.
SeatsSep 29, 2022

Seats

Recall 22V7240006,895 vehicles

Problem
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.
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.
SeatsMay 19, 2022

Seats

Recall 22V359000221 vehicles

Problem
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.
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.
TiresAug 5, 2021

Tread/belt

Recall 21V6120009,597 vehicles

Problem
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.
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.

Components: Tires › Tread/belt; Tires

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2022 Chevrolet Equinox SUV AWD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk18.5%

Forward collision warning: Standard · Lane departure warning: Standard

2022 Chevrolet Equinox SUV FWD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk16.4%

Forward collision warning: Standard · Lane departure warning: Standard

2022 Chevrolet Equinox NHTSA side crash test
NHTSA side barrier crash test
2022 Chevrolet Equinox NHTSA side pole crash test
NHTSA side pole crash test

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

Equinox FWD

28mpg combined
City / highway26 / 31 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

1.5 L · 4 cyl · Automatic 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,400/year to fuel

Equinox AWD

27mpg combined
City / highway25 / 30 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

1.5 L · 4 cyl · Automatic 6-spd · All-Wheel Drive · about $2,500/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem areaComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesTypical mileage*
Fuel/propulsion system79100—
Fuel system, gasolineFuel injection system › Throttlebody/manifold; Delivery › Fuel pump3600024,000 mi
Engine2802063,360 mi
Electrical system22222—
Unknown or other15221—
Power train12101—
Lane departureBlind spot detection; Warning9101—
Forward collision avoidanceAutomatic emergency braking; Adaptive cruise control8401—
Service brakes6100—
Back over preventionWarnings; Rearview system braking6000—
Steering6301—
StructureBody; Body › Bumpers › Active shutters/grill5000—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.