NHTSA lists 178 complaints for the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox, 14 of them mention a crash and 3 mention a fire. 8 complaints mention an injury, with 8 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as CHEVROLET EQUINOX.
Model-generated complaint tags
These labels are model-generated, not NHTSA data.
Failure modes| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| electrical electronic | 65 | 36.5% | 0.78 |
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| loss of control | 62 | 34.8% | 0.77 |
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| mechanical failure | 31 | 17.4% | 0.68 |
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| restraint or airbag | 5 | 2.8% | 0.94 |
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| fire or overheating | 3 | 1.7% | 0.98 |
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| fluid or fuel leak | 3 | 1.7% | 0.62 |
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| noise or comfort | 3 | 1.7% | 0.76 |
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| unclear | 3 | 1.7% | 0.75 |
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| visibility or lighting | 2 | 1.1% | 0.76 |
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| structural or corrosion | 1 | 0.6% | 0.56 |
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Severities| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| moderate | 122 | 68.5% | 0.84 |
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| low | 38 | 21.3% | 0.71 |
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| high | 16 | 9.0% | 0.95 |
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| critical | 1 | 0.6% | 0.56 |
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| none | 1 | 0.6% | 0.99 |
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Model: typesafe/jev-1.13-20260917; schema version: tag-v1. 178 tagged complaints of 178 complaints (100.0%).
Confidence is the model's own probability for the label it chose (0 to 1), not accuracy.
Model-generated labels on tagged complaints only. Model years 2013 and newer are tagged in full; 2012 in part (see tagged_share); earlier model years have no tags. NHTSA's own flags remain separate in the complaints block.
Recalls
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6 recalls.
Date: 2024-11-07. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2023-05-11. Systems: CHILD SEAT.
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 Restra (excerpt)
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. (excerpt)
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 (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2023-01-19. Systems: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE.
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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2022-09-29. Systems: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2022-05-19. Systems: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2021-08-05. Systems: TIRES.
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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
784 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| EQUIPMENT | 183 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 182 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 140 |
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| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 124 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 100 |
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| ENGINE | 58 |
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| STRUCTURE | 50 |
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| WHEELS | 37 |
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11037555
Date: 2026-09-26. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it.
11037253
Date: 2026-09-04. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
11036648
Date: 2026-09-01. Type: Emissions. Systems: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM.
Emission Recall. General Motors has decided to conduct a Voluntary Emission Recall. Certain vehicles listed above may have a condition which can cause the fuel pump power control module to fail. If this were to occur, fuel flow to the engine could be interrupted. Dealers will replace the fuel pump
11036392
Date: 2026-08-20. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
This Preliminary information communicates to dealer to perform a MEC reset for wireless projection issues
11035340
Date: 2026-07-21. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
PI to help diagnose A/C concern
11034769
Date: 2026-06-23. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
This Preliminary information communicates an issue with an OTA pending message still displayed after an OTA event and how to reset/clear the message.
11033150
Date: 2026-05-27. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
This preliminary information is to inform technicians and customers that the voice command will be inoperative when trying to open applications. Engineering is investigating and this PI will be converted to a bulletin when a repair is available.
11032763
Date: 2026-05-11. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
This Preliminary information communicates to dealer to perform a MEC reset for wireless projection issues
11032764
Date: 2026-05-11. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Pi created to provide GM dealers with information on gathering information for projection issue
11032766
Date: 2026-05-11. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
PI created to guide technicians through radio restriction process