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2022 Chevrolet Equinox

2022 Chevy Equinox: fuel and propulsion problems lead owner complaints

Owners filed 148 complaints with NHTSA. The fuel/propulsion system is the biggest concern by far at 41% of reports, followed by the fuel system and gasoline categories at 18% each. Engine issues account for 17% and electrical for 13%. Most reports describe the vehicle losing power while driving. A few involved a fire (engine and electrical), and a handful of crashes and injuries are tied to electrical and fuel/propulsion reports. No deaths were reported.

Most reported areas

Fuel/Propulsion System safety 41%
The top complaint area by a wide margin: 61 reports (41%), with 1 crash. Owners describe losing acceleration or the engine dying while driving. Inspect this most carefully before buying.
Fuel System0 18%
27 reports (18%), with no crashes, fires, or injuries logged. Reports include loss of power traced to fuel-system parts such as the throttle body.
Gasoline0 18%
27 reports (18%), with no crashes, fires, or injuries logged. These overlap with the loss-of-power and fuel-delivery complaints above.
Engine safety 17%
25 reports (17%), including 2 that involved a fire. Owners describe sudden engine failure and reduced-power warnings, so watch for any engine alert or burning smell.
Electrical System safety 13%
Smaller in count but the most severe per report: 19 reports (13%), tied to 2 crashes, 2 fires, and 2 injuries. One report describes power steering failing and the vehicle hitting a guard rail. Worth a close look despite the lower count.

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 148 complaints

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General information compiled from public NHTSA complaint data, for reference only, not professional advice and not reviewed by automotive experts. Verify before acting; Studio AM is not responsible for decisions made from it.