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All cars · Chevrolet Equinox · 2022

2022 Chevrolet Equinox. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index52100 = average car
Complaints135NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold212,072U.S. model year
Per 100K sold64complaints
Year rank#9 of 17#1 = fewest complaints

Engines and drivetrains 2

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
1.5L 4-cyl turboAuto 6-spdFWD26 / 31 / 28Regular$2,200
1.5L 4-cyl turboAuto 6-spdAWD25 / 30 / 27Regular$2,300

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

Failure mileage by system

Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 5,000 and 48,600 miles. Median 16,800, from 42 complaints with a mileage.

SystemMedianMiddle halfComplaints
Fuel system, gasoline17,8005,900–44,20033
Engine63,40025,800–100,2006

Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Fuel or ev drive system39%
Fuel system, gasoline19%
Engine16%
Electrical13%
Transmission & drivetrain7%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
1841438030

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 5

  • 23V339000 May 2023 Child Seat / Vehicle Latch Anchor

    Defect. 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.

    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

  • 23V013000 Jan 2023 Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Fuel Pump / Control/Drive Module

    Defect. 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.

    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.

  • 22V724000 Sep 2022 Seats

    Defect. 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.

    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.

  • 22V359000 May 2022 Seats

    Defect. 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.

    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.

  • 21V612000 Aug 2021 Tires

    Defect. 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.

    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.

Manufacturer communications 786

Chevy filed 786 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Chevrolet Equinox SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆
Chevrolet Equinox SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardStandardStandard

YouTube repair topics

100 videos about the 2018–2024 Chevy Equinox, 9.4M views.

TopicVideosViews
Infotainment, battery & electrical5625K
Heat, A/C & blend door3411K
Oil changes & service1156K
No-start: theft light, key & ignition2155K
Transmission & shifter155K
Fuel pump, filter & tank146K
Oil dilution & oil burning136K

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
201939136346,048Engine
202049130270,994Brakes
20212650165,323Electrical
202252135212,072Fuel or ev drive system
20233899212,701Fuel or ev drive system
20244480207,730Fuel or ev drive system
2025141234274,356Electrical

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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