2022 Chevrolet Equinox: Reliability Data
Source: NHTSA — 194 complaints
194
Total Complaints
24,000mi
Median Mileage
Fuel/Propulsion System
Top Issue
21
Crash Reports
When Do Complaints Happen?
Distribution of NHTSA complaints by vehicle mileage at time of report.
5,000
25th Percentile
24,000
Median Mileage
48,472
75th Percentile
What Fails?
Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.
Fuel/Propulsion System
55
Engine
25
Fuel System, Gasoline
24
Electrical System
16
Unknown Or Other
14
Power Train
10
Blind Spot Detection
6
Steering
5
Automatic Emergency Braking
4
Warnings
3
Severity Assessment
21
Crashes
7
Fires
12
Injuries
0
Deaths
Sample Complaint Reports
"While driving at approximately 45-50 miles per hour, the engine completely failed. An Engine Failure/Failed/Reduced Power alert message appeared on the dash at the time of the event and the car lost all power, losing speed and coming to a stop. The road was curbed on both sides with no available s..."
"While driving at approximately 45-50 miles per hour, the engine completely failed. An Engine Failure/Failed/Reduced Power alert message appeared on the dash at the time of the event and the car lost all power, losing speed and coming to a stop. The road was curbed on both sides with no available s..."
"Brakes lost all fluid. This resulted in a loss of function for related systems including adaptive cruise control, auto emergency braking. Limited braking capability put my wife and I in danger. The car was less than a week old at the time. The dealer repaired it immediately on Monday morning. Dealer..."
Source: NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Names and identifying details omitted.
When Were Complaints Filed?
Number of complaints by the year the issue occurred.
When Does Each Component Fail?
Median mileage at complaint for top components.
Engine
25 complaints
25th: 37,750 mi
Median: 63,360 mi
75th: 86,930 mi
Fuel System, Gasoline
24 complaints
25th: 5,019 mi
Median: 24,000 mi
75th: 37,246 mi
Where Are Complaints Coming From?
Top states by complaint count.
FL: 39
MI: 19
TX: 15
MA: 10
GA: 10
LA: 9
NC: 9
CA: 8
OH: 8
KY: 7
Who Files Complaints?
1.5%
Original Owners
98.5%
Second+ Owners
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Active Recalls (5)
Federal safety recalls issued for this vehicle.
Tires
Campaign 21V612000 | 05/08/2021
Tread separation can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 N212343
Seats
Campaign 22V359000 | 19/05/2022
An improperly welded seat frame may not adequately restrain the driver in a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
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
Seats
Campaign 22V724000 | 29/09/2022
A seat with a missing or loose bolt may not properly restrain the occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
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 rec
Control/Drive Module
Campaign 23V013000 | 19/01/2023
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
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.
Vehicle Latch Anchor
Campaign 23V339000 | 11/05/2023
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.
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 Chevr
Protect Your Fuel System
Based on the most common issues reported for this vehicle.
- Use the octane rating specified in your owner's manual
- Don't let the tank run below 1/4 full — the fuel pump uses fuel for cooling
- Replace the fuel filter at manufacturer intervals
- If the car sits for weeks, use a fuel stabilizer
- Address hesitation or rough idle early — fuel injector issues worsen quickly
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Data source: View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov | NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Public domain.
Methodology: Complaint counts and mileage distributions are computed directly from consumer-reported NHTSA complaints. This data represents reported issues, not failure rates — vehicles without complaints are not represented. Full methodology.
Data through: 2026-03-28