Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2022 Chevrolet Equinox
NHTSA data on file today
The 2022 Chevrolet Equinox has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 182 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #24V839000 Incorrect Software in Transmission Control Module NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V339000 Child Seat Anchors May Not Function/FMVSS 225 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V013000 Fuel Pump May Not Provide Sufficient Fuel NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V724000 Loose Bolt in Driver's Seat Frame NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V359000 Seat Cushion Frame Not Welded Properly NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V612000 Tire Tread Separation NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 79 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 36 complaints
- Engine 28 complaints
- Electrical System 20 complaints
- Unknown or Other 15 complaints
- Power Train 12 complaints
Of the 182 complaints on file, 13 report a crash and 3 a fire; across all 182 complaints, owners report 7 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2022 Chevrolet Equinox has moderate recall campaigns and owner complaints, with particular issues in the fuel and propulsion system. The number of recalls suggests some reliability concerns, but the vehicle is relatively new, indicating overall average reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel system | Unknown | $300–$1,200 | common |
| Seats | Unknown | $200–$800 | occasional |
| Power train | Unknown | $500–$2,500 | rare |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Tire rotations
- Brake inspections
- Transmission fluid changes
- Spark plug replacements
- Coolant flushes
- Battery checks
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Fuel pump issues
- Seat adjustment failures
- Harsh transmission shifts
- Unexpected engine stalls
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.