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2022 Chevrolet Equinox: True Cost, Problems & Verdict

160 NHTSA owner complaints · 5 recalls · data-computed verdict. No opinions — public data only.

Reviewed by the MotorJury data desk · 2 sources · Last updated 2026-08-20
Chevrolet Equinox
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Owner complaints: 160 filed with NHTSA

Complaints per year on the road: 40.0

Fuel/Propulsion System66Fuel System30Gasoline30Engine25Electrical System20Unknown Or Other15

What owners say

Verbatim reports filed with the United States safety regulator (NHTSA) by owners of this exact model year. Public record.

The car stalled and wouldn’t restart while I was in an intersection. No warning on the dashboard until the car stalled. It is currently being serviced at a dealership. Two young men pushed me over off the road. I am in my [XXX]. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that after the dealer performed a transmission flush, the check engine warning light intermittently illuminated while driving. Additionally, the steering wheel jerked abnormally, and the radio went blank while driving. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, who was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic, a…
Vehicle stalled losing power at highway speeds a total 7 times. Engine light finally came on stating that it is a P025A fuel pump modulator issue. This is a know issue with the year and model I have, yet my VIN was not covered under the recall. Car is a 2022 Chevy Equinox with 26.2k miles. Has been confirmed with dealer. Power loss at such speeds put my family in dangerous situations each time. Scottsdale dealers wou…

Recalls: 5 campaigns (1 severe)

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CampaignComponentSummary
21V612000TiresGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles equipped with certain Hankook tires. The…
23V339000Child Seat:Vehicle Latch AnchorGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles. The four rear-seat lower child seat LAT…
23V013000Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel PumpGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Chevrolet Equinox and 2022 GMC Terrain vehicles. The fuel pump module may not consi…
22V359000SeatsGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Malibu, 2022 Chevrolet Equinox, Blazer and Cadillac XT4 vehicles. The driver's…
22V724000SeatsGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Chevrolet Equinox and 2022 GMC Terrain vehicles. The driver's seat may have a strip…

True cost of ownership

Fuel (your region) $0
Maintenance band (your region) $1,120$2,300
Estimated running cost this year (age 4) $2,300

Re-priced automatically from your country's retail fuel, electricity and parts indices — change country in the bar at the top. Estimates; see methodology.

02468101214$4,335vehicle age (years)
fuel/energy + maintenance band (annual, USD, estimate)

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FAQ

What is the most common problem with the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox?

The most-reported issue in NHTSA complaint data is Fuel/Propulsion System (66 complaints in our indexed sample).

Is the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox a good used car to buy?

Our data verdict is AVOID with a reliability score of 29/100, computed from 160 NHTSA complaints and 5 recall campaigns. See the verdict card for the top reasons.

Does the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 5 recall campaign(s) for the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox, 1 of them touching fire, crash or stall risk, the most recent recorded 05/08/2021. Check this car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before you buy.

What will a 2022 Chevrolet Equinox really cost YOU per year?

Fuel, maintenance band and depreciation — computed from public data in 10 seconds.

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Data sources

Complaints & recalls: NHTSA · Fuel economy: EPA fueleconomy.gov · Scoring: our published methodology.
Maintenance bands are industry-average estimates (AAA Your Driving Costs, CarMD index) — labeled estimates, not measurements. Last updated: 2026-08-20.

29RELIABILITY / 100
AVOID
  • 160 NHTSA complaints on record (40.0/yr of exposure)
  • 5 recall campaigns, 1 touching safety-critical systems

How this score is computed →

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