The 2022 Chevrolet Equinox's elevated safety profile includes 3 recall campaigns and 145 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

Recalls

145

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

22V3590002022-19-05

SEATS

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.

An improperly welded seat frame may not adequately restrain the driver in a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

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21V6120002021-05-08

TIRES

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.

Tread separation can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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23V0130002023-19-01

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP:CONTROL/DRIVE MODULE

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.

An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2022 Chevrolet Equinox has accumulated 145 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with fuel/propulsion system leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Fuel/propulsion System49

02Fuel System, Gasoline21

03Engine6

04Unknown Or Other6

05Fuel System, Gasoline,engine4

145 total across 1 model years (2022–2022)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Chevrolet Equinox Fuel Economy

27–28mpg combined

25-26city

30-31hwy

$1,550-$1,600/yr

With 2 configurations tested, the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox ranges from 27 to 28 MPG combined. That's a 1 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim

Equinox FWD - Automatic 6-spd

28mpg

1.5L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

26 city31 hwy~$1,550/yr6/10 Average

Equinox AWD - Automatic 6-spd

27mpg

1.5L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

25 city30 hwy~$1,600/yr6/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2022 Chevrolet Equinox

38States

31%in top 3

If you're near Michigan, you're in luck: 14% of listings are there. But with 38 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

MIMichigan

4,07814%

FLFlorida

2,5599%

TXTexas

2,5279%

PAPennsylvania

1,3455%

ILIllinois

1,2504%

MOMissouri

1,2254%

OHOhio

1,1214%

NYNew York

1,1164%

DCWashington DC

1,0133%

CACalifornia

9743%

DEDelaware

9153%

INIndiana

8843%

NCNorth Carolina

8383%

MDMaryland

8343%

MNMinnesota

7423%

AZArizona

7313%

GAGeorgia

5752%

NJNew Jersey

5152%

OKOklahoma

5092%

WIWisconsin

4562%

TN368

NH352

NE344

KY336

IA333

CO241

WA240

OR219

MA216

RI194

VA186

UT182

NV179

LA165

KS164

AR163

AL158

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2022.

Buying a 2022 Chevrolet Equinox?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox a good car to buy?

The 2022 Chevrolet Equinox has its strengths and its watch-outs. 3 recalls have been issued, so verify completion with the dealer. Owners report fuel/propulsion system as the area to watch most closely. Check the safety section for recall details and the pricing data to see if the numbers work for you.

Are there recalls on the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox?

There are 3 documented recalls for the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox. Don't let that scare you; most are routine. Just make sure they're all resolved before you sign. Details in the safety overview.

What's the gas mileage of the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox?

You'll get between 27 and 28 MPG combined from the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox?

Out of 145 owner complaints, fuel/propulsion system issues lead the pack. Get a pre-purchase inspection that specifically covers this area. The known issues breakdown has all the details.