2022 Chevrolet Equinox
Common Problems
Ranked from 43 federal NHTSA complaints and 1 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
8 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
- 1
Fuel Pump Driver Control Module Failure
29complaintsHigh severityFuel systemThe fuel pump driver control module failed, causing the engine to stall and not start.
$500–$1,100est. fuel pump replacement · 2–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 23V013000
- 2
Engine Stall During Acceleration
18complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine stalled during acceleration, causing the vehicle to lose power and fail to restart.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 3
Check Engine Light On Without Warning
11complaintsLow severityElectricalThe check engine light turned on without any visible warning lights or symptoms.
$100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 1–2 hrs laborGet local quotes - 4
Check Engine Light and P129F Code
5complaintsMedium severityFuel systemThe check engine light illuminates with P129F code, indicating a fuel pump control module failure.
$100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 1–2 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 23V013000
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Engine Power Loss During Operation
3complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine loses power during operation, often at high speeds, leading to stalling and difficulty restarting.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 6
Steering Failure During High-Speed Driving
3complaintsHigh severitySteeringThe power steering fails, causing the steering wheel to become stiff and the vehicle to lose control.
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Engine Misfire Causing Acceleration Issues
2complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine misfires, causing the vehicle to feel like it is going to stall and not accelerate properly.
$200–$900est. ignition service (coils/plugs) · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 8
Infotainment System Failure
2complaintsLow severityElectricalThe infotainment system and OnStar fail, rendering the rearview camera and communication systems inoperable.
$200–$1,500est. infotainment unit service · 0.5–3 hrs laborGet local quotes
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.