2022 Chevrolet Equinox Electrical Problems

Your 2022 Equinox experienced two major breakdowns without warning. The first time in July, the engine suddenly lost power while driving at 35-40 mph with no warning lights, and a dealership determined the fuel pump control module had shorted out (costing $144 in towing). The second time in August, the engine started running rough, stalled, and was hard to restart; the dealership later indicated cylinder problems and said the engine needs replacement. Repairs may involve replacing the fuel pump control module and potentially engine rebuild or replacement.

Your infotainment system won't power on, which means you can't see any of your camera displays (front, rear, or side) when backing up or parking. You're also not receiving any audio warnings for lane departure, parking obstacles, seat belt reminders, or other safety alerts that normally come through the system. This loss of visibility and warning sounds could create a safety risk when maneuvering your vehicle. The fix will likely involve diagnosing and repairing or replacing the infotainment unit and its electrical connections.

Your OnStar system isn't working properly, which means you can't access emergency services, use the mobile app to lock your car remotely, or enable the WiFi features your family relies on. This is particularly concerning because you depend on OnStar for safety and communication needs. The repair costs around $1,000 and appears to be a widespread issue affecting many GM owners within the first year of ownership.

Your infotainment system has stopped working completely — the radio screen is blank and won't turn on or respond to input. You're also experiencing no sound output, the USB charger isn't working, and your OnStar service is down. This suggests a broader electrical or software issue affecting multiple connected systems in your vehicle. The fix will likely involve diagnosing the main infotainment unit, checking power connections, or performing a system reset or software update.

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.

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. I'll use this feature from my window which is about 55 ft from my car and the lights will come on but when I get to my car it's not running and everything is off. There is definitely an electrical issue in the vehicle. I have only had the vehicle 3 months and the issue persist more and more frequently. I have informed the dealership and they seem to can't find any issues which is beyond me but they just keep getting worse. I need some sort of help on this matter.

We have had this issue for going on two years. When we bought the car, we immediately started having problems. When we were driving the car, it would start popping in the steering column. We then started having rattles within the body, that are still going, to this day. We have had 4 radios put in due to electrical, still having the same Issues with it, TO THIS DAY. There is some kind of leak inside the body that is causing water to get into the doorframe and slosh around. Chevrolet is not wanting to take accountability and lemon this car, as we’ve had it in the shop right at 10 times for the same issues.

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.

I purchased the vehicle new . When I took it in for a factory recall there was damages to the vehicle and dealer blamed me for it. I purchased it brand new. The dealer has gone out of business and GM and the new dealer will not take care of the factory recall since the damages were done by original dealer that sold it. My air conditioner went out as well and they did fix that. But still not able to fix the hidden damages on the vehicle I purchased new. They want to charge me to fix the damages before they fix the factory recall. I would have never know of the damages if there was no factory recall. Please help. I have been getting the run around since February and the lemon law or anyone will help me.

There have been 4 radios in the car installed and it has continually cause multiple issues with the electrical system. We’ve had the car in the shop for 7 different times and there is no correction as of now. Additionally, we’re continuing to have a constant rattling sound and it has been looked at and ‘corrected’ multiple times and there is still not a fix. We’ve had this car in the shop 10 different times over the two issues and still no correction nor any assistance from the manufacturer. Something has to give.

DRIVING 60 MILES PER HOUR, ON [XXX] IN WALPOLE MASSACHUSETTS THE POWER STEERING FAILED OF OUR 5 MONTH OLD CHEVY EQUINOX. I WAS UNABLE TO TURN WITH THE CURVED ROAD. I PRESSED BRAKES AS HARD AS I COULD, HIT GUARD RAIL. DASH BOARD ILLUMINATED "SERVICE POWER STEERING DRIVE WITH CARE". CAR TOWED TO BOCH, I WAS HOSPITALIZED. INSURANCE AND GM INSPECTED SUV, GM ESIS CONCLUDED 3 MONTHS LATER NO ISSUES WITH 2022 CHEVY EQUINOX EVEN THOUGH IT STILL DID NOT HAVE POWER STEERING. EQUINOX TOWED TO QUIRK WHERE WE BOUGHT THE SUV, 1 HOUR LATER CODES REVEALED INTERNAL MALFUNCTION OF SYSTEM NO STEERING AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. WE ASKED FOR THIS CAR TO BE REPURCHASED UNDER THE LEMON LAW. 3 MONTHS LATER THE CAR WAS REPAIRED. WE HAD TO GO TO ARBITRATION UNDER THE LEMON LAW FOR GM TAKE THE LEMON BACK;.GM AND QUIRK WAS UNCOOPERATIVE AT EVERY NEGOTIATION I WILL NEVER BUY A GM OR A QUIRK CAR AGAIN. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

We purchased this used 2022 Equinox on [XXX] from Hatfield Buick / GMC in Redlands. It is still under factory warranty with mileage currently at 17,700. In mid January 2024, the vehicle was difficult starting. After it started, I drove directly to the dealer in Redlands. They kept the car for nearly two weeks before they identified the electrical problem was in the factory radio mechanism. At that time, I was told there was a supply chain issue obtaining a replacement radio from the GM FACTORY and there was no eta. I told the service advisor I NEEDED MY CAR. He suggest they pull the fuse controlling the radio until the replacement radio was received. That way I could take the car home and regain use. The only problem with this temporary fix was it affected many inside the cabin functions, most directly all sounds of turn signals, etc were silent, the back up camera no longer functioned and mostly all these disabled functions made the use of the car DANGEROUS. On March 13th I sent the general manager and service tech an email asking the status to our problem. As of today, Sunday, March 17 no word from that dealership. I need your help resolving this problem or authorize that dealer to provide a temporary replacement and keep our vehicle until the necessary part to resolve is complete. Thanks, [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

vehicle crashed 3/8/23 driving south on rt 95 in sharon ma. power steering failed causing vehicle to crash into guard rail. traffic was moderate on all 3 lanes and appoching vehicles avoided multiple crashes. ma state police arrived & driver taken to mass general hospital baby car seat unoccupied at time of accident. vehicle dashboard lit up with power steering failure message. vehicle towed to dealership & gm inspected black box. after 100 days gm responded there is no problem with power steering. gm still refuses to provide information they obtained from black box. vehicle towed to dealership who sold car. within 20 minutes they diagnosed power steering rack is defective. gm remains nontransparent and denies responsibility for the accident.

Got a Smart Start Ignition Interlock installed and my vehicle caught on fire while parked.