Model year record

2022 Chevrolet Equinox

6 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 253 owner complaints on file.

Chevrolet Equinox, 2018–2024 generation
Pictured: the 2018–2024 generation. Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V839000

Power train: automatic transmission: control module: software

Component
Power train: automatic transmission: control module: software
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Vehicles affected
77,824
Reported to NHTSA
2024-11-07
Owners notified
2024-12-09

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

Rear wheel lock-up or moving in an unintended direction can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V339000

Child seat: vehicle latch anchor

Component
Child seat: vehicle latch anchor
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Vehicles affected
668,187
Reported to NHTSA
2023-05-11
Owners notified
2023-06-02

Defect description

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."

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V013000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump: control/drive module

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump: control/drive module
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Vehicles affected
23,323
Reported to NHTSA
2023-01-19
Owners notified
2023-06-05

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V724000

Seats

Component
Seats
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Vehicles affected
6,895
Reported to NHTSA
2022-09-29
Owners notified
2022-11-04

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

A seat with a missing or loose bolt may not properly restrain the occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V359000

Seats

Component
Seats
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Vehicles affected
221
Reported to NHTSA
2022-05-19
Owners notified
2022-06-23

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V612000

Tires: tread/belt

Component
Tires: tread/belt
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Vehicles affected
9,597
Reported to NHTSA
2021-08-05
Owners notified
2021-08-31

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Fuel/propulsion system79—
Fuel system, gasoline3317,850 mi
Engine2849,000 mi
Electrical system22—
Unknown or other15—
Power train12—
Lane departure: blind spot detection64,772 mi
Service brakes6—
Steering63,400 mi
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking5—
Air bags4—
Back over prevention: warnings3—
Lane departure: warning3—
Structure: body3—
Back over prevention: rearview system braking2—
Seat belts2—
Vehicle speed control2—
Visibility/wiper2—
Wheels2—
Back over prevention179,665 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)15,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings112,300 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: turbo/supercharger1130,736 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe111,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control1—
Forward collision avoidance: dynamic brake support/brake assist1—
Forward collision avoidance: warnings1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump149,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump: control/drive module171,547 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: throttlebody/manifold14,772 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch14,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic162,000 mi
Structure14,000 mi
Structure: body: bumpers: active shutters/grill1130,736 mi
Suspension1—
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly114,000 mi

The 2021 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. The 2023 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Other Chevrolet Equinox model years

All Chevrolet Equinox recalls by year

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.