Recalls
6campaigns
2 seat · 1 power train · 1 latch
Source: NHTSA
Complaints
178filed
Owner reports, 2017–2026 shown
Source: NHTSA ODI
Crash tests
5★overall
★★★★★ Frontal 5★ · Side 5★ · Rollover 4★
Source: NHTSA NCAP
Fuel economy
28mpg combined
$2,333/yr at this week's prices
Source: EPA · EIA
Specs
1.5 L 4-cyl· 6-speed automatic
2 engine and transmission configurations
Source: NHTSA vPIC
Recalls (6)
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Incorrect Software in Transmission Control Module
Power train · automatic transmission · control module · software
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vehicles. 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.
- Consequence
- Rear wheel lock-up or moving in an unintended direction can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the transmission control module software calibration, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 9, 2024. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N242471620.
68.4% repairedof 77,824 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 24V839000
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Child Seat Anchors May Not Function/FMVSS 225
Child seat · vehicle latch anchor
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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."
- Consequence
- 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 this recall is N232403240.
84.2% repairedof 668,187 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 23V339000
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Fuel Pump May Not Provide Sufficient Fuel
Fuel system, gasoline · delivery · fuel pump · control/drive module
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
91.6% repairedof 23,323 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 23V013000
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Loose Bolt in Driver's Seat Frame
Seats
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
95% repairedof 6,895 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Seat Cushion Frame Not Welded Properly
Seats
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
89.6% repairedof 221 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 22V359000
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Tire Tread Separation
Tires
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
96.8% repairedof 9,597 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 21V612000
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Owner complaints (178)
178 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The fuel/propulsion system is mentioned most often.
14involved a crash
3involved a fire
8injuries reported
0deaths reported
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 178 |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 76 | 42.7% |
| Fuel system | 32 | 18% |
| Engine | 26 | 14.6% |
| Electrical system | 22 | 12.4% |
| Unknown or other | 15 | 8.4% |
| Power train | 11 | 6.2% |
| Lane departure | 7 | 3.9% |
| Service brakes | 7 | 3.9% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 6 | 3.4% |
| Steering | 6 | 3.4% |
How 2022 compares with other Equinox years
Best and worst Equinox years →2017275
2018408
2019303
2020309
202196
2022178
202396
202479
2025229
202671
| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 275 | 0 |
| 2018 | 408 | 5 |
| 2019 | 303 | 4 |
| 2020 | 309 | 4 |
| 2021 | 96 | 4 |
| 2022 | 178 | 6 |
| 2023 | 96 | 3 |
| 2024 | 79 | 1 |
| 2025 | 229 | 0 |
| 2026 | 71 | 1 |
This year (2022)Other yearsStill collecting reports
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Crash tests: 5 stars overall
Overall★★★★★
Frontal crashDriver 5★ · Passenger 5★★★★★★
Side crashDriver 5★ · Passenger 5★★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
RolloverRollover risk 16.4%★★★★☆
Compare fairly. Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Ratings apply to the tested configuration.
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2022 Chevrolet Equinox suv fwd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 28 mpg combined
28
mpg combined
26
city
31
highway
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $2,400
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 318 g/mi
- EPA class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle
What it costs you to run
$2,333per year
$194per month
536gallons a year
Miles ÷ 28 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 / 31 / 28 | $2,400 | 318 |
| 1.5 L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 25 / 30 / 27 | $2,500 | 327 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
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2022 Chevrolet Equinox FAQ
How many recalls does the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox have?
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns: 24V839000 (power train), 23V339000 (latch), 23V013000 (fuel pump), 22V724000 (seat), 22V359000 (seat), 21V612000 (tire). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2022 Chevrolet Equinox problems?
Owners filed 178 complaints with NHTSA. Fuel/propulsion system (76), Fuel system (32), Engine (26) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox get?
EPA rates the 1.5 L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic version at 26 city, 31 highway and 28 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
What safety rating did the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox get?
NHTSA rated the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox suv fwd 5 stars overall, with 5 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 4 stars rollover (16.4% rollover risk).
How does the 2022 Equinox compare with other years?
Among the 2017–2021 Chevrolet Equinox model years at least five years old, the 2021 drew the fewest complaints (96) and the 2018 the most (408). The 2022 drew 178. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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