Chevrolet Equinox 2022 recalls, problems, complaints and safety

NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls issued for the Chevrolet Equinox 2022 and 177 complaints filed by owners. It has 26% fewer complaints than the average Chevrolet Equinox from 2016–2025 (238 per year).

These are recalls issued for this model and year, not for your specific car. A car may already be repaired or may not be included. Confirm with your VIN on NHTSA.

Recalls issued for the Chevrolet Equinox 2022

Child seat anchors
NHTSA campaign 23V339000 · 2023-05-11

What happens

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.

The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.

NHTSA 23V339000

Fuel system
NHTSA campaign 23V013000 · 2023-01-19

What happens

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.

The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.

NHTSA 23V013000

Seats
NHTSA campaign 22V724000 · 2022-09-29

What happens

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.

The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.

NHTSA 22V724000

Seats
NHTSA campaign 22V359000 · 2022-05-19

What happens

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.

The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.

NHTSA 22V359000

Tires
NHTSA campaign 21V612000 · 2021-08-05

What happens

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.

The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.

NHTSA 21V612000

Complaints from other owners

177 complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of this model.

13 with a crash · 3 with a fire · 7 injuries

Most reported problems on the Chevrolet Equinox 2022

• Fuel and propulsion: 76 (43% of complaints)
• Fuel system: 34 (19% of complaints)
• Engine: 27 (15% of complaints)
• Electrical system: 20 (11% of complaints)
• Powertrain and transmission: 10 (6% of complaints)

Complaints are written by owners and NHTSA doesn't verify each one. They're useful to spot trends.

What to check before buying a Chevrolet Equinox 2022

• Confirm by VIN on NHTSA that the recalls on this list were repaired.
• Check for loss of power, stalling or uneven acceleration on the test drive.
• Watch for fuel smell, hard starts or hesitation; ask whether the fuel pump was replaced.
• Start it cold, listen for noises, look for oil or coolant leaks and exhaust smoke.
• Get an inspection from an independent mechanic before paying.

Safety rating (NCAP)

Chevrolet Equinox recalls by year

• 2016 : 1 recalls · 398 complaints
• 2017 : 0 recalls · 276 complaints
• 2018 : 5 recalls · 409 complaints
• 2019 : 4 recalls · 304 complaints
• 2020 : 4 recalls · 311 complaints
• 2021 : 4 recalls · 97 complaints
• 2022 : 5 recalls · 177 complaints
• 2023 : 3 recalls · 96 complaints
• 2024 : 1 recalls · 79 complaints
• 2025 : 0 recalls · 232 complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the Chevrolet Equinox 2022 have?

NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls issued for the Chevrolet Equinox 2022. That doesn't mean every car has them open: confirm with the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The repair is free at the dealer.

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

In complaints filed with NHTSA, the most mentioned component is: fuel and propulsion (76 of 177 complaints). Complaints aren't verified one by one, but they show trends.