2022 Chevrolet Equinox: Car lost all power after hearing a popping nosie
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2022 Equinox report: car lost all power after hearing a popping nosie. CarComplaints.com lists 1 owner complaints, average mileage 29,900 miles.
NHTSA has 12 owner complaints for the 2022 Equinox in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11770747 (filed 10/13/2026): “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.…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11767097 (filed 09/26/2026): “Once reaching around 50,000-60,000 miles, i began to experience a tremble/shudder sensation when driving between 35-45mph and the vehicle would appear to be on either 2nd or 3rd gear (usually under stress going up a hill). mentioned to 2 different dealers but …”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: none clearly reported. Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Diagnosis needs a scan tool; repair or replacement needs a lift, transmission jack and the manufacturer's fluid fill/relearn procedure. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range: get a written quote after diagnosis.
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