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2022 Chevrolet Equinox Electrical system Problems

Complaints
22about this part
Share
12%of 186 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 22 complaints about the electrical system of the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox, 12% of the 186 complaints for this model year. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“We have had this issue for going on two years. When we bought the car, we immediately started having problems. When we were driving the car, it would start popping in the steering column. We then started having rattles within the body, that are still going, to this day. We have had 4 radios put in due to electrical, still having the same Issues with it, TO THIS DAY. There is some kind of leak inside the body that is causing water to get into the doorframe and slosh around. …”

NHTSA complaint #11622165, filed 2024-10

“The van has a electrical issue . All the van doors unlock and lock.. When I am driving the van the locks unlock and lock 5 times in 2 blocks. When the van is parked and engine is off and no key in the ignition the locks still unlock and lock. I took it to my chevy dealer 3 days ago to have the electrical issue diagnosed and fixed. My van is still sitting at my chevy dealership for 3 days today january 16th 2025 my vehicles still has not been diagnosed yet to even fix the electrical doors locking system”

NHTSA complaint #11636260, filed 2025-01

“While driving, warning Service Restraint System popped up on the speedometer display, followed by Auto stop something, then Reduced Engine Power , and symbols lit up including the Service Engine and traction control symbols. I pulled over, saw what I thought was steam emanating from the passenger side of the hood. I popped the hood intending to investigate and saw flames. 3 firemen and 2 mechanics told me based on my description, the engine was on fire before I even pulled off the road.”

NHTSA complaint #11629143, filed 2024-12

“Ever so often my check engine will pop on and everything will go haywire. The park assist will cut on and off periodically as well as the automatic high beams and also the infotainment system will connect to my phone and randomly make phone calls at any time. I'm usually alerted of this malfunction when I start the vehicle. Also, the auto stop/start will be active but will continue running when brake is applied. And the final issue is one of the majors, my automatic remote start only works periodically. …”

NHTSA complaint #11628003, filed 2024-11

“The infotainment center failed completely and does not power on. Because of this failure, I cannot see the front, rear, or side cameras, and there are no audible warning sounds for parking, lane safety, or seat belt alerts. Essentially, none of the safety features connected to the infotainment system are functioning. This failure puts my safety and the safety of others at risk because I cannot see camera views when backing up or parking, and I receive no audio alerts or warnings for seat belts, obstacles, or safety features.”

NHTSA complaint #11690597, filed 2025-09

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20261418%
20257933%
20241720%
20231313%
20222212%
20211818%
20204314%
20194515%
20186115%
2017197%
2016246%
2015457%
2014468%
2013699%
20127010%
2011749%
20108110%
20092324%
20086518%
200710215%
200614120%
200515925%

Other parts of the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox

Fuel system
115 complaints
Engine
28 complaints
Other or unknown
15 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
12 complaints
Brakes
7 complaints
Lane departure
7 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
6 complaints
Steering
6 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
5 complaints
Body and structure
5 complaints
Air bags
4 complaints
Engine cooling
4 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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