2022 Chevrolet Equinox AWDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel Drive
2022 Chevrolet Equinox AWD

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City
25
MPG
Highway
30
MPG
Combined
27
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic 6-spd
Regular
City
25
Hwy
30
Comb
27
Fuel cost: $2,500/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,500

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-500

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 6/10
GHG Score: 6/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
327 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
11.0 barrels

Specifications

Engine
1.5L 4-cyl
Transmission
6-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
AWD
Body Style
SUV/Crossover
GVWR
Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
1.5L, 4-cylinder
Induction Type
Direct Injection
Efficiency Tech
Auto Start-Stop
Fuel Type
Regular Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$2,494/yr
California
$5.957/gal$3,309/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,160/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,298/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$2,512/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$2,506/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$3,106/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$2,566/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,413/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$2,471/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 27 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

NHTSA Safety Ratings

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)
Overall Safety Rating
5/5
2022 Chevrolet Equinox SUV AWD

Crash Test Scores

Front Crash — Overall
Front Crash — Driver Side
Front Crash — Passenger Side
Side Crash — Overall
Side Crash — Driver Side
Side Crash — Passenger Side
Side Pole Crash
Rollover
Rollover Probability18.5%

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning: StandardLane Departure Warning: Standard
147
Owner Complaints
5
Recalls
0
Investigations

Recall History5

Source: NHTSA

Owner-Reported Problems147 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 147 owner complaints for the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox AWD. Top reported issues include fuel system, engine and electrical system. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Fuel System
87
Engine
26
Electrical System
19
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
12
Power Train
10
Steering
5
Brakes
4
Structure
4

2022 Chevrolet Equinox AWD problems by category: Fuel System: 87 complaints, Engine: 26 complaints, Electrical System: 19 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 12 complaints, Power Train: 10 complaints, Steering: 5 complaints, Brakes: 4 complaints, Structure: 4 complaints.

20
Crashes Reported
7
Fires Reported
12
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Electrical SystemFiled: 11/07/2025ODI#11698280
My vehicle was not able to use the Onstar properly and after researching numerous complaints I guess a faulty or bad Onstar module is a common issue among gm owner especially within the first 12 month…
Fuel SystemFiled: 02/06/2024ODI#11570393
My car has stalled and left me stranded twice now. In June a new Fuel pump control module was put in around 6/3/23 at 6152 miles and Feb 5 at 9064 miles, new FPCM was installed. GM insists there is…
EngineFiled: 12/18/2023ODI#11560670
Air charged cooler/ engine issues. I have a 2022 Chevy Equinox- purchased new in April 2022. When driving in heavy rain / humidity for length of time - I experience the car feeling like it is going t…

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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