2022 Chevrolet Equinox Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 8%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 15 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox, 8% 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.
“Was in park and the engine off. The car rode backwards with my wife in the car with 1 foot still on the car, and 1 foot on my driveway, the car drove backwards, dragged my wife about 15 feet the door crushed her ribs break five of them, and she has many soft tissue injuries and the left front wheel ran over both of her shins on her legs.”
NHTSA complaint #11559424, filed 2023-12“After driving an arriving at home, I open the hood to let the heat out. Heat coming from cat. converter. or eng. not sure. It is so hot , I cannot put hand anywhere. My point is, I believe all those rubber hoses are going to wear out fast. Dash temp. gage is below half way. All that heat , battery wear etc.”
NHTSA complaint #11475584, filed 2022-07“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“I recently paid 2100 for my engine to be repaired because it was burning too much gas now. It never had a check engine light on now it won’t go off. My car smells like gas and stalls a lot.”
NHTSA complaint #11662575, filed 2025-05“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 2024-11Related service bulletins
- 11038592Oct 16, 2026PI created to guide technicians through radio restriction process
- 11037555Sep 26, 2026This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it.
- 11037253Sep 4, 2026This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- 11036392Aug 20, 2026This Preliminary information communicates to dealer to perform a MEC reset for wireless projection issues
- 11035340Jul 21, 2026PI to help diagnose A/C concern
- 11034769Jun 23, 2026This Preliminary information communicates an issue with an OTA pending message still displayed after an OTA event and how to reset/clear the message.
- 11033150May 27, 2026This preliminary information is to inform technicians and customers that the voice command will be inoperative when trying to open applications. Engineering is investigating and…
- 11032766May 11, 2026PI created to guide technicians through radio restriction process
- 11032764May 11, 2026Pi created to provide GM dealers with information on gathering information for projection issue
- 11032763May 11, 2026This Preliminary information communicates to dealer to perform a MEC reset for wireless projection issues
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 16 | 20% |
| 2025 | 54 | 22% |
| 2024 | 12 | 14% |
| 2023 | 17 | 17% |
| 2022 | 15 | 8% |
| 2021 | 17 | 17% |
| 2020 | 47 | 15% |
| 2019 | 38 | 12% |
| 2018 | 57 | 14% |
| 2017 | 37 | 13% |
| 2016 | 32 | 8% |
| 2015 | 54 | 8% |
| 2014 | 42 | 8% |
| 2013 | 63 | 8% |
| 2012 | 54 | 8% |
| 2011 | 58 | 7% |
| 2010 | 53 | 7% |
| 2009 | 8 | 9% |
| 2008 | 25 | 7% |
| 2007 | 35 | 5% |
| 2006 | 64 | 9% |
| 2005 | 48 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox
115 complaintsEngine
28 complaintsElectrical system
22 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsLane departure
7 complaintsForward collision avoidance
6 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsEngine 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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