FaultScore

2022 Chevrolet Equinox driver assist problems

22 of the 220 complaints about the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox are about the driver-assist systems — 10% of everything reported for this model year. Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before 42,218 miles.

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22

Complaints

5

Crashes

0

Fires

2

Injuries

Exactly what failed

Blind Spot Detection 6 27.3%
Automatic Emergency Braking 4 18.2%
Warnings 3 13.6%
Warning 3 13.6%
Rearview System Braking 2 9.1%
Dynamic Brake Support/Brake Assist 1 4.5%
Back Over Prevention 1 4.5%
Warnings 1 4.5%
Adaptive Cruise Control 1 4.5%

Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance across every Chevrolet Equinox year

2018 22 12.4%
2019 11 6.2%
2020 25 14.0%
2022 22 12.4%
2024 13 7.3%
2025 56 31.5%
2026 29 16.3%

What owners said

Filed with NHTSA, in their own words.

at 79,665 miles Gaf City, IN

BACK OVER PREVENTION

The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that after the manufacturer performed an over-the-air (OTA) update to the OnStar system, the radio module and infotainment system became inoperable, rendering the rearview camera and the OnStar system inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who diagnosed that the radio module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 79,665.

NHTSA complaint #11743744 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Phoenix, AZ

BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS

The infotainment center failed completely and does not power on. Because of this failure, I cannot see the front, rear, or side cameras, and there are no audible warning sounds for parking, lane safety, or seat belt alerts. Essentially, none of the safety features connected to the infotainment system are functioning. This failure puts my safety and the safety of others at risk because I cannot see camera views when backing up or parking, and I receive no audio alerts or warnings for seat belts, obstacles, or safety features.

NHTSA complaint #11690597 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Phoenix, AZ

LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION

The infotainment center failed completely and does not power on. Because of this failure, I cannot see the front, rear, or side cameras, and there are no audible warning sounds for parking, lane safety, or seat belt alerts. Essentially, none of the safety features connected to the infotainment system are functioning. This failure puts my safety and the safety of others at risk because I cannot see camera views when backing up or parking, and I receive no audio alerts or warnings for seat belts, obstacles, or safety features.

NHTSA complaint #11690597 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Bolivar, MO

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING

On Sunday September 7th 2025. I was driving 40 miles an hour. And all of a sudden my electronic braking system engaged and locked up. Big jolt and came to stop. Luckily I was not on the highway and also luckily I did not get rear-ended as well.

NHTSA complaint #11688099 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Henderson, NV

LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION

Flat tire alert gone off 7 times, cameras have stopped working 5 times, climate control stopped working 4 times, nav system sd card shorted out, lane departure operating erratically 2 times tire alert, cameras and lane departure warning are safety features Car was in shop 5 times for 72 days and Chevy says they cannot replicate issue I have all documentation from the service visits.

NHTSA complaint #11619116 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Henderson, NV

LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING

Flat tire alert gone off 7 times, cameras have stopped working 5 times, climate control stopped working 4 times, nav system sd card shorted out, lane departure operating erratically 2 times tire alert, cameras and lane departure warning are safety features Car was in shop 5 times for 72 days and Chevy says they cannot replicate issue I have all documentation from the service visits.

NHTSA complaint #11619116 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Pomeroy, OH Crash

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: DYNAMIC BRAKE SUPPORT/BRAKE ASSIST

The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at 60 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed but the vehicle continued to drive causing the contact to crash into the vehicle in front. The entire front of the vehicle was damaged. The contact stated that the vehicle was still in motion after the crash, he had to jump out of the vehicle and manually steer the vehicle to the side of the road where it finally came to a stop. All the air bags in the vehicle deployed. The contact mentioned the automatic braking system failed to independently stop the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact's wife who was driving sustained air bag and seat belt bruising but no medical attention was required. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the impound lot. The insurance company had not inspected the vehicle as of yet. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.

NHTSA complaint #11589653 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Harvest, AL

BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS

The Park Assist light keeps coming on and should have been a recall for this item I was told by the dealership last year and they supposedly ordered part. I never received a call and now light is still coming on due to not showing any open recalls and item was never repaired

NHTSA complaint #11579984 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Canton, MA Crash 1 injured

LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING

Power steering failure

NHTSA complaint #11523376 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Canton, MA Crash 1 injured

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING

Power steering failure

NHTSA complaint #11523376 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

White Marsh, MD

BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING

I purchased this vehicle in November 2022, with the understanding that it was not equipped with lane change alert with side blind zone alert and rear cross traffic alert, but the car would be retrofitted as soon as parts were available and that should be in a short time frame. To date I have not heard from GM or Koons of White Marsh on this retrofit, so I started asking questions. I also visited the sales lot at our dealership Koons of White Marsh and found that these safety features are installed on all 2023 Equinox models - so clearly the parts are available. Koons of White Marsh is saying now that they do not know when or if these safety features will be installed. I wrote a letter to GM's CEO and received two calls from the Executive Support team. First call - we would have part by Q1 2023; 2nd call said they do not know when or if we will receive the part. This missing part is putting my safety at risk as well as others driving around me as I do not have full alerts to the traffic around me.

NHTSA complaint #11514578 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

White Marsh, MD

LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION

I purchased this vehicle in November 2022, with the understanding that it was not equipped with lane change alert with side blind zone alert and rear cross traffic alert, but the car would be retrofitted as soon as parts were available and that should be in a short time frame. To date I have not heard from GM or Koons of White Marsh on this retrofit, so I started asking questions. I also visited the sales lot at our dealership Koons of White Marsh and found that these safety features are installed on all 2023 Equinox models - so clearly the parts are available. Koons of White Marsh is saying now that they do not know when or if these safety features will be installed. I wrote a letter to GM's CEO and received two calls from the Executive Support team. First call - we would have part by Q1 2023; 2nd call said they do not know when or if we will receive the part. This missing part is putting my safety at risk as well as others driving around me as I do not have full alerts to the traffic around me.

NHTSA complaint #11514578 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

White Marsh, MD

LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING

I purchased this vehicle in November 2022, with the understanding that it was not equipped with lane change alert with side blind zone alert and rear cross traffic alert, but the car would be retrofitted as soon as parts were available and that should be in a short time frame. To date I have not heard from GM or Koons of White Marsh on this retrofit, so I started asking questions. I also visited the sales lot at our dealership Koons of White Marsh and found that these safety features are installed on all 2023 Equinox models - so clearly the parts are available. Koons of White Marsh is saying now that they do not know when or if these safety features will be installed. I wrote a letter to GM's CEO and received two calls from the Executive Support team. First call - we would have part by Q1 2023; 2nd call said they do not know when or if we will receive the part. This missing part is putting my safety at risk as well as others driving around me as I do not have full alerts to the traffic around me.

NHTSA complaint #11514578 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Washington, MI

BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING

The Infotainment/Radio display goes blank or only shows random lines. This problem continues to happen several times per week. When this occurs, the Back up camera does not work which I believe violates FMVSS 208. The vehicle has been taken to the Dealership twice and the issue has not been fixed. The first visit they replaced the Radio/Radio Display and that did nothing to help the problem. The second trip to the Dealership in October 2022 resulted in them stating the problem could be a USB cable and placed it on order and we are still waiting for the part, which was supposedly on back order.

NHTSA complaint #11500011 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Washington, MI

BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS

The Infotainment/Radio display goes blank or only shows random lines. This problem continues to happen several times per week. When this occurs, the Back up camera does not work which I believe violates FMVSS 208. The vehicle has been taken to the Dealership twice and the issue has not been fixed. The first visit they replaced the Radio/Radio Display and that did nothing to help the problem. The second trip to the Dealership in October 2022 resulted in them stating the problem could be a USB cable and placed it on order and we are still waiting for the part, which was supposedly on back order.

NHTSA complaint #11500011 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Lansing, MI Crash

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING

I feel asleep while driving on a residential side street. The vehicle drifted over to the right side of the road and i hit the back end of a u-haul truck. i didn't hear any warning and i don't believe the automatic braking system worked to prevent a collision with such severe damage. I was told the repairs are $16,000.00 roughly. My car has been in the Chevy body shop since the accident in May. They suddenly decided to total the car but don’t have additional charges.

NHTSA complaint #11492569 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Lansing, MI Crash

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS

I feel asleep while driving on a residential side street. The vehicle drifted over to the right side of the road and i hit the back end of a u-haul truck. i didn't hear any warning and i don't believe the automatic braking system worked to prevent a collision with such severe damage. I was told the repairs are $16,000.00 roughly. My car has been in the Chevy body shop since the accident in May. They suddenly decided to total the car but don’t have additional charges.

NHTSA complaint #11492569 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Dudley, MA

LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION

Transmission malfunctioned without warning at approx. 4,700 miles. Upon starting the vehicle multiple warnings went off and vehicle could not be shifted into any position; when attempting to put vehicle back in to Park, would not recognize that it was in Park so the vehicle could not be safely shut off and when turning off the ignition a warning alarm would sound and the display would remain on. Vehicle could not be locked due to being stuck “on”. Blind spot warning constantly detects a vehicle even when there is none rendering the feature useless and possibly confusing other drivers behind me into thinking it is a side mirror turn indicator and not BLIS.

NHTSA complaint #11490746 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 4,772 miles Camp Springs, MD

LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION

The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the throttle body had detached. The dealer reattached the throttle body; however, the failure recurred with the vehicle inadvertently decelerating and then stalling while driving. Additionally, the Lane Change Alert with Blind Side Zone Alert feature malfunctioned. The vehicle was then taken to Rosenthal Chevrolet (6500 Little River Turnpike, Alexandria, VA 22312) where an engineer diagnosed that the vehicle performed as designed and he was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and sent an engineer to Rosenthal Chevrolet to diagnose the vehicle. The failure mileage was 4,772.

NHTSA complaint #11490808 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Canton, MI

LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION

Driver side blind spot would wrongfully detect a vehicle in the blind spot when there was no other vehicle around. In certain cases it would leave a huge uncertainty whether you could or not change lanes to left or make a left turn safely.

NHTSA complaint #11478260 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Sarasota, FL

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL

Brakes lost all fluid. This resulted in a loss of function for related systems including adaptive cruise control, auto emergency braking. Limited braking capability put my wife and I in danger. The car was less than a week old at the time. The dealer repaired it immediately on Monday morning. Dealer attributed the problem to a loose brake line. The warning lights and e-mail messages came in after the failure.

NHTSA complaint #11462133 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Sarasota, FL

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING

Brakes lost all fluid. This resulted in a loss of function for related systems including adaptive cruise control, auto emergency braking. Limited braking capability put my wife and I in danger. The car was less than a week old at the time. The dealer repaired it immediately on Monday morning. Dealer attributed the problem to a loose brake line. The warning lights and e-mail messages came in after the failure.

NHTSA complaint #11462133 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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