Is the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox a bad year?
188 owner complaints to NHTSA. Engine and transmission complaints are in line with other Equinox years.
Keep it
Engine and transmission complaints for the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox are in line with other Equinox years. Fuel system stands out for this year: see below.
The verdict moves with mileage: the same car reads differently at 30,000 and at 150,000 miles.
What 2022 Equinox owners report, by mileage
Each system owners named in five or more complaints, with the mileage range where the middle half of those complaints were filed. Read at 24,000 miles.
| SYSTEM | COMPLAINTS | MIDDLE HALF FILED AT | TYPICAL US REPAIR BILLS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel systemSTANDS OUT | 116 (62%) | 8k–45k miles · around this mileage | Fuel pump replacement $220–$1,500 · Fuel injector replacement (one injector) $300–$1,200 |
| Engine | 29 (15%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Electrical system | 22 (12%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 12 (6%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Brakes | 7 (4%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Lane assist | 7 (4%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Collision avoidance | 6 (3%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Steering | 6 (3%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Backup camera | 5 (3%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Body structure | 5 (3%) | too few with a mileage | — |
Bills are typical US ranges from the sources named in the tool (J.D. Power, Kelley Blue Book, CarParts.com and others), printed only for systems that stand out or sit at or ahead of 24,000 miles. Not a quote.
What owners reported alongside their complaints
Of 188 complaints: 14 mention a crash · 3 mention a fire · 8 report an injury · 31 say the car was towed.
58 complaints were filed in the last 12 months, the newest in Nov 2026.
Counts of what owners wrote in their complaints, not verified by anyone.
Recalls for the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox: 6
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. Rear wheel lock-up or moving in an unintended direction can increase the risk of a crash.
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. 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.
The fuel pump module may not consistently provide sufficient fuel to the engine, resulting in an engine stall. An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
The driver's seat may have a stripped or loose bolt at the seat frame height-adjust pivot. A seat with a missing or loose bolt may not properly restrain the occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The driver's seat cushion frame may have an improper weld in the power tilt-adjustment mechanism. An improperly welded seat frame may not adequately restrain the driver in a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
The tires may have been manufactured with an insufficient amount of curative agent, which could cause tread separation. Tread separation can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall may cover only some cars of a model year; the campaign size counts every model and year it lists. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls: dealers fix open recalls free.
Service bulletins from Chevrolet: 354
Repair instructions Chevrolet sent its dealers for symptoms seen in the shop on the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox. Ask a dealer or mechanic for a bulletin by its number.
Engine related shudder
Intermittent misfire, surge, hesitation, chuggle with a potential MIL concerning a potential skewed position 1 oxygen sensor
Inspect deeper into what may be to main cause of an engine failure
Normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the customer that it is normal…
Neighbouring years
2021 Equinox: 101 complaints, keep it · 2023 Equinox: 99 complaints, keep it.
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Questions
Is the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox a bad year?
188 owner complaints to NHTSA. Engine and transmission complaints are in line with other Equinox years. At 24,000 miles the tool says: Keep it.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox?
By owner complaints to NHTSA: fuel system (116), engine (29), electrical system (22), transmission and drivetrain (12), brakes (7).
How many recalls does the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox have?
6 recall campaigns list this model year: Transmission and drivetrain (NHTSA 24V-839), Other (NHTSA 23V-339), Fuel system (NHTSA 23V-013), Seats (NHTSA 22V-724) and more. A recall may cover only some cars; check by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Method: counts of unverified owner complaints filed with NHTSA, compared only with other years of the same model (sales volumes are unknown, so no failure rate is computed). A system stands out at 40+ complaints and at least twice the model's quiet (lower-quartile) year, or twice the share across every vehicle of that model year. The mileage range is the 25th to 75th percentile of the mileages owners reported. Data received by NHTSA through November 5, 2026. Repair prices are typical US ranges from named sources, not quotes. Not a diagnosis and not financial advice. PulsCar is not affiliated with NHTSA. Check this car at your own mileage.