The Verdict
Worst problem area
Fuel System
Fuel System leads by volume: 116 of 188 complaints (62%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Airbags & Restraints include more reported injuries (4) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Complaints filed rose from 100 in 2021 to 188 in 2022.
At a glance
- NHTSA complaints
- 188
- Recall campaigns
- 6
- EPA fuel cost per year
- $2,200–$2,300
- Combined MPG
- 27–28
Complaints by model year
Where owners report problems
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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | vs. 2022 Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 2,200–3,200 | 2,200–2,300 | 2,200–2,300 | 2,200–2,400 | 2,200–2,400 | |
| Combined MPG | 24–28 | 27–28 | 27–28 | 26–28 | 26–28 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 22–26 / 28–31 | 25–26 / 30–31 | 25–26 / 30–31 | 24–26 / 30–31 | 24–26 / 30–31 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 315–367 | 318–330 | 318–327 | 317–340 | 310–339 | |
| Complaints filed | 319 | 100 | 188 | 99 | 192 | |
| Recalls issued | 4 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 2 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 22 | 6 | 14 | 5 | 7 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | |
| Injuries reported | 12 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 7 | |
| Deaths reported | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox have?
6 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Nov 7, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox?
Fuel System: 116 of 188 NHTSA complaints (62%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox get?
EPA rates it 27–28 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2022 Chevrolet Equinox?
EPA estimates $2,200–$2,300 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (2)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic 6-spd | 4 | 1.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 26 mpg (high) | 31 mpg (high) | 28 mpg (high) | $2,200 (low) | 318 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic 6-spd | 4 | 1.5L | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 25 mpg (low) | 30 mpg (low) | 27 mpg (low) | $2,300 (high) | 327 g/mi (high) |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 31 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 12 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 116 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 22 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Brakes | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 6 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 6 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 17 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 16 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (6)
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
- Defect
- 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.
CHILD SEAT:VEHICLE LATCH ANCHOR
- Defect
- 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.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP:CONTROL/DRIVE MODULE
- Defect
- 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.
SEATS
- Defect
- 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.
SEATS
- Defect
- 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.
TIRES; TIRES:TREAD/BELT
- Defect
- 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.