2022 Chevrolet Equinox Fuel/propulsion System Problems

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 14, 2026 · 78 complaints analyzed

Owners have filed 78 complaints with NHTSA about fuel/propulsion system problems on the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox, 43% of all complaints for this model year. The words owners use most often: “fuel pump” (72% of reports).

What owners describe

Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.

  • Fuel pump: mentioned in 56 of 78 complaints (72%)
  • Control module: mentioned in 22 of 78 complaints (28%)
  • Off road: mentioned in 8 of 78 complaints (10%)
  • Restart engine: mentioned in 6 of 78 complaints (8%)

At what mileage do fuel/propulsion system problems happen?

How serious are the reports?

Of 78 complaints, 1 mention a crash.

Chevrolet Equinox fuel/propulsion system complaints by model year

Peak: 2007, with 156 complaints
2005: 1520052006: 102007: 15620071562008: 392009: 820092010: 322011: 6120112012: 542013: 4320132014: 342015: 3120152016: 192017: 2120172018: 332019: 4120192020: 502021: 1920212022: 782023: 4620232024: 232025: 1420252026: 5

n = 832 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Model yearFuel/propulsion System complaintsShare of that yearMedian miles
2026 Equinox57%—
2025 Equinox146%—
2024 Equinox2329%—
2023 Equinox4647%—
2022 Equinox7843%—
2021 Equinox1919%—
2020 Equinox5016%3,309
2019 Equinox4113%9,933
2018 Equinox338%12,400
2017 Equinox218%60,000
2016 Equinox195%51,000
2015 Equinox315%70,000
2014 Equinox346%79,272
2013 Equinox436%95,000
2012 Equinox548%69,000
2011 Equinox618%80,585
2010 Equinox324%72,000
2009 Equinox89%87,407
2008 Equinox3911%93,500
2007 Equinox15623%87,266
2006 Equinox101%90,810
2005 Equinox152%106,667

When owners reported it

Peak: 2026, with 25 complaints
2022: 2202222023: 112023112024: 212024212025: 192025192026: 25202625

n = 78 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Related recalls (0)

No safety recall lists fuel/propulsion system for the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.

What owners report

Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.

While driving down the road, the car started sptting and spittering and eventually died in the middle of the road. Check engine light did come on. We were able to limp the car to the closest repair shop and they ran a diagnosis. The low pressure fuel pump and the fuel control module had to be…

Received Oct 14, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11771240

Fuel pump control module.Crank no start. Service engine soon light. U18A2 code sent to Onstar. Inspected and confirmed by dealer. Vehicle is currently sitting at dealer that I purchased it from and out of service until repaired.

Received Oct 13, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11770747

vehicle has 19000 miles on it. While driving, the engine died in traffic. I was sent a code from on-star of P129F. I had the suv towed by AAA to the nearest Chevy dealer and had to get a hotel. After researching, I discovered that this is a common problem with a multitude of GM vehicles whereas the…

Received Sep 29, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11767688
Chevrolet Equinox
A 2025 Chevrolet Equinox photographed in Flushing, Queens , New York, USA. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Frequently asked questions

Do all 2022 Chevrolet Equinoxs have fuel/propulsion system problems?

No. NHTSA has 78 owner complaints about fuel/propulsion system for the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox (43% of the 183 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.

Was there a recall on the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox fuel/propulsion system?

No recall currently lists fuel/propulsion system for this vehicle.

What do owners say about fuel/propulsion system problems on the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox?

The most frequent phrase is “fuel pump”, in 56 of 78 complaints, followed by “control module” (22).

See all 2022 Chevrolet Equinox problems or fuel/propulsion system problems across all Equinox years.