2022 Chevrolet Equinox Problems And Complaints

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  • JG

    Jordan Kelsey G.

    17/05/2023

    Rating:

    (2 Out Of 5 stars)

    ... paneling that continually pops off on its own (which I’m told is a factory error) my frustration level is through the roof. I’ve also experienced a very strange heavy clicking that can be felt through the gas pedals but since the Chevy mechanics don’t experience it on their test drives I’m told nothing is wrong. Now I’m experiencing blinker issues and issues with the air system. So (once again) the car is going back to the shop.Read More

    Source: edmunds

  • B

    Blaine

    23/10/2022

    Rating:

    (1 Out Of 5 stars)

    Don’t buy this car. There are serious mechanical and electronic issues that GM hasn’t yet issued a recall for and will completely disable your vehicle. Thankfully this happened in a parking lot but the vehicle can’t even be shifted into Park anymore so it can’t turn off.Read More

    Source: edmunds

  • D

    don

    10/10/2022

    Rating:

    (1 Out Of 5 stars)

    this car has proublems engine misfire driving in rain or high humidity or fog chevy has no fix do not buy one of these cars a bulitan came out in April 2022 I was never informed of the on going problem

    Source: edmunds

2022 Chevrolet Equinox SUV Problems, Issues, Complaints, Recalls, and Which Year to Avoid

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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on July 10, 2024

The 2022 Chevrolet Equinox is an 81 J.D power rating 5-seater SUV that has 85 marks in Quality and Reliability but a disappointing 77 in Driving Experience. That being said, its Resale score of just 77 and Dealership Experiecn of 83 also hardly improve its overall stature. 

However, the 2022 Equinox with a 5-star NHTSA rating in crash tests along with impressive standard and optional safety gears can surely set aside some of its blemishes. This might uphold this hauler's challenge against the might and practicality of the Honda CR-V, the Ford Escape, and the Subaru Forester.

2022 Chevrolet Equinox User Complaints and Problems

The 2022 Chevy Equinox complaint tally rounds off at only 2 to date. One of them is from the mechanical domain while the other one is a safety issue. Both of them have been mentioned below:

Service Brake: The Equinox is prone to brake fluid leakage that can result in brake improper functionality even when the pedal is pressed to the fullest. The braking distance can dramatically increase which may result in fatal crashes. 

Vehicle Speed Control: The Chevrolet Equinox tends to have abrupt acceleration and stoppage which can be a matter of serious concern, especially when driven on the highways.  

 

 

2022 Chevrolet Equinox Recalls

As far as recalls are concerned, we have only one recall that is there for the 2022 Equinox.

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NHTSA Campaign Number

Issues Noticed

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August 5, 2021

21V612000

Tire tread separation

The tire tread can separate and result in loss of vehicle control. This might cause a crash.

Which model year of the Chevrolet Equinox should you avoid?

The current generation of the Chevrolet Equinox has been in production since 2018 and the car has always had a large number of complaints about it. If we had to ask you to avoid any particular model year, it would be every single model from 2020 and backward because they all have had more than 100 complaints per year. Speaking of the more specific one, the most notorious model year seems to be the 2010 model in the lineup.

Should you buy the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox?

The Chevrolet Equinox 2022 has improved quality stance as compared to previous generations but it is still far from that holistic outplay that rivals offer. Therefore, one should not consider it in the first place for now. 

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September 30, 2025, NHTSA ID Number: 11690597

Components: 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NHTSA ID Number:
11690597

Incident Date:
September 30, 2025

Vehicle Identification Number:
3GNAXKEV2NL

Consumer Location:
PHOENIX, AZ

Summary
The infotainment center failed completely and does not power on. Because of this failure, I cannot see th...

September 25, 2025, NHTSA ID Number: 11689705

Components: 074000 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (PWS)

NHTSA ID Number:
11689705

Incident Date:
September 25, 2025

Vehicle Identification Number:
3GNAXKEV8NL

Consumer Location:
HIGH RIDGE, MO

Summary
Car would not turn over only grinning noise. Stranded in parking lot. Had to have car towed to dealer. Th...

September 24, 2025, NHTSA ID Number: 11689344

Components: 074000 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (PWS)

NHTSA ID Number:
11689344

Incident Date:
September 24, 2025

Vehicle Identification Number:
3GNAXUEV8NL

Consumer Location:
NORTON, OH

Summary
On July 23, 2025 My Equinox quit running as I was pulling out into an intersection. After several attempt...

September 18, 2025, NHTSA ID Number: 11688099

Components: 266000 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

NHTSA ID Number:
11688099

Incident Date:
September 18, 2025

Vehicle Identification Number:
2GNAXHEV2N6

Consumer Location:
BOLIVAR, MO

Summary
On Sunday September 7th 2025. I was driving 40 miles an hour. And all of a sudden my electronic braking s...

September 15, 2025, NHTSA ID Number: 11687387

Components: 074000 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (PWS)

NHTSA ID Number:
11687387

Incident Date:
September 15, 2025

Vehicle Identification Number:
3GNAXMEVXNS

Consumer Location:
HOCKLEY, TX

Summary
My vehicle has trouble starting and once it starts it dies within a minute or less. Check engine light i...

90/100Best

Quality & Reliability

Assesses the extent of issues, glitches, and design imperfections encountered by...

80/100Best

Driving Experience

Owners' assessments regarding the vehicle's design, performance, comfort, functi...

79/100Best

Resale

CARHP's projection of depreciation, which estimates the probable decrease in the...

86/100Best

Dealership Experience

Owners' interactions with dealerships associated with this brand, encompassing b...

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