The Lemon Index2022 Chevrolet Equinox.
The 2022 Chevrolet Equinox is better than average by owner complaints: 135 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 52, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about fuel or ev drive system, it has 5 recalls, and it gets 27 to 28 mpg combined. The best Chevrolet Equinox year is 2017.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
Fixes owners look up most.
From 100 YouTube videos about the 2018–2024 Chevy Equinox, 9.4M views. The 2022 is the same generation.
- Infotainment, battery & electrical625K views
Chevrolet Equinox Key Fob Battery Replacement (2018 - 2021)FobBattery · 346K views · 5 videos - Heat, A/C & blend door411K views
2018 - 2021 Chevy Equinox Cabin Air Filter - How To Remove Replace Change Location Chevrolet DIYPYR Automotive · 261K views · 3 videos - Oil changes & service156K views
2014-2018 chevrolet equinox how to reset tpms fastCorsa Auto Repair & Sales Inc · 156K views - No-start: theft light, key & ignition155K views
UNFIXABLE: Crank No Start 2019 Chevy Equinox *Only 60,000 Miles*WatchJRGo · 118K views · 2 videos
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- Transmission & shifter55K views
2018-2025 CHEVY EQUINOX 1.5L Turbo - Drain and fill Bad Transmission FluidPro Tips Plus · 55K views - Fuel pump, filter & tank46K views
2018 Chevy Equinox Fuel Injector Replacement - Complete InstructionsDavid Stumph · 46K views - Oil dilution & oil burning36K views
2019 Chevy Equinox LS 1.5 Turbo EcoTec Oil Consumption Problem Burning oil Not Leaking it.Al Young Cuda · 36K views
Before you buy, watch
Pick or Pass? | Should You Buy a Used 2018–2024 Chevy Equinox?CarMax · 72K views
Top 5 Problems Chevrolet Equinox SUV 2018-2024 3rd Generation1A Auto: Repair Tips & Secrets Only Mechanics Know · 57K views
GMC Terrain vs. Chevrolet Equinox Which one should you buy? | Full SUV Comparison 2023"Cars Unlocked · 38K viewsViews show how many people looked up each fix, not how often it breaks. Videos belong to their creators; we link to them.
How serious. Out of 184 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Chevrolet Equinox year. 2022 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 5K to 48K miles on the car (42 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- fuel system, gasoline complaints mostly came at 5K–44K miles
Recalls 5
- child seat 2023
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.
- fuel system, gasoline 2023
The fuel pump module may not consistently provide sufficient fuel to the engine, resulting in an engine stall.
- seats 2022
The driver's seat may have a stripped or loose bolt at the seat frame height-adjust pivot.
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- seats 2022
The driver's seat cushion frame may have an improper weld in the power tilt-adjustment mechanism.
- tires 2021
The tires may have been manufactured with an insufficient amount of curative agent, which could cause tread separation.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Equinox SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Chevrolet Equinox SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2300–2400 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 1.5L 4-cyl.
In owners' words
My vehicle has trouble starting and once it starts it dies within a minute or less. Check engine light is on. Code was showing the fuel pump module. Had it towed to the dealership to confirm exactly what the issue is.
2022 Chevrolet Equinox owner · NHTSA complaint 11687387
More owner reports
The fuel pump is not consistently providing fuel to the engine and causing the engine to stall while driving.The fuel pump is not properly functioning.
NHTSA complaint 11682716
On two separate instances the vehicle stalled and shut off. Once on a highway at 65mph. Second failure was on a private road at 15mph. Both instances were in a 1 week period.
NHTSA complaint 11684747
Quick answers
Is the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox reliable?
Yes, better than average by government complaints. It drew 1.9× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 52; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Chevrolet Equinox year by this measure is 2017.
What are the most common 2022 Chevrolet Equinox problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are fuel or ev drive system (39%), fuel system, gasoline (19%) and engine (16%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox have?
5 safety recalls (latest: child seat). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox get?
27 to 28 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
At what mileage do 2022 Chevrolet Equinox problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 5,000 and 48,600 miles. The middle report was at 16,800 miles, from 42 complaints.
Does the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 7% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox cost in fuel a year?
About $2300 to $2400 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox have?
1.5L 4-cyl.
What Chevrolet Equinox year is better than the 2022?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2017, 2021 and 2014.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works