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2022 Chevrolet Equinox Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
2%of 186 total for the year
Median mileage
12,300miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox, 2% of the 186 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 12,300 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

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

“The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Equinox. While driving at approximately 70 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated with the message “Reduce Engine Power – Drive with Care” displayed, and the vehicle was unable to accelerate as needed. The vehicle was driven to a local dealer, where the failure was diagnosed as an active shutter system failure, not allowing air into the turbocharger. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,736.”

NHTSA complaint #11713577, filed 2026-01, 130,736 miles

“The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and accelerating, there was an abnormally loud rattling sound coming from the muffler. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic, and it was determined that the baffles inside the muffler were loose, and the muffler needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The dealer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 11,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11750248, filed 2026-07, 11,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH and making a sharp right turn, the vehicle lost automotive power and stalled in the middle of the road. The vehicle failed to restart, and a tow truck was called to the scene. The vehicle was later towed to the local dealer, and the vehicle was diagnosed and determined that the fuel pump pressure control module and coolant hoses had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 12,300.”

NHTSA complaint #11763285, filed 2026-09, 12,300 miles

“The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that after the dealer performed a transmission flush, the check engine warning light intermittently illuminated while driving. Additionally, the steering wheel jerked abnormally, and the radio went blank while driving. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, who was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic, and the engine filter was replaced and another unknown part was also replaced, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was not repaired. …”

NHTSA complaint #11755255, filed 2026-08

Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202521%
202411%
202242%
202122%
202093%
201952%
201892%
2017166%
201692%
201541%
2014122%
2013101%
201281%
2011344%
2010314%
200882%
2007172%
2006609%
200511117%

Other parts of the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox

Fuel system
115 complaints
Engine
28 complaints
Electrical system
22 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

← All problems reported for the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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