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2020 Chevrolet Equinox Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 316 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Chevrolet Equinox, most often about the brakes (35% of complaints, typically around 55,000 miles). It is 13th of 23 Equinox model years by number of complaints and has 4 recalls.
Most common 2020 Chevrolet Equinox problems
Brakes
111 complaints · 35%Half of these problems showed up before 55,000 miles. Parts named most often: power assist.
The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the message "engine power reduced" was suddenly displayed. While attempting to stop, the brake pedal was extremely difficult to depress, and the braking distance was extended. The vehicle was later towed to the local…
The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that the rear tire treads were prematurely worn. A mobile independent mechanic diagnosed the vehicle at the residence, and the mechanic determined that the brakes were dragging. The brakes were replaced. The vehicle was taken to a tire dealer, where the…
Engine
101 complaints · 32%Half of these problems showed up before 51,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine, exhaust system.
The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start, but initially the vehicle restarted. The contact was able to drive to the residence, but the vehicle failed to restart. An independent mechanic arrived at the residence and identified a failure with the fuel pump module…
The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that at start -up, there was an abnormal rattling sound coming from the engine. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed, and the contact was advised that the A/C compressor was faulty…
Fuel system
57 complaints · 18%Half of these problems showed up before 34,000 miles. Parts named most often: delivery.
The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. While driving, the vehicle was sputtering. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump driver module was defective. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure…
The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start as needed. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who replaced the fuel pump and fuel pump control module. The contact related the failure to NHTSA campaign number…
Other or unspecified
44 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 5,000 miles.
Starting october 26, 2020 I've been experiencing my car radio shutting off and turning back on. When the radio randomly turns off, it disconnects my bluetooth and music stops playing. Today alone I have had this issue happen to me 7 times in a matter of 35 minutes. I have no idea what is causing this issue, but I…
My 2020 Equinox has developed a shake/shimmy vibration when accelerating between 30 and 45 MPH. When I first noticed the vibration it was slight and did not happen all the time but with more milage now at 5309 miles, it has become more noticeable enough, that my wife and I do not feel as if the car is safe to drive.…
Electrical
43 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 5,000 miles. Parts named most often: adas, instrument cluster/panel.
Starting october 26, 2020 I've been experiencing my car radio shutting off and turning back on. When the radio randomly turns off, it disconnects my bluetooth and music stops playing. Today alone I have had this issue happen to me 7 times in a matter of 35 minutes. I have no idea what is causing this issue, but I…
I took this 4 week old car in to autonation chev austin for an esv light that started appearing soon after purchasing the car. I took it in on aug 10 and they called the next day to tell me the car was ready. I drove it for 4 minutes and had to take it right back to them and it has now been there 8 days. Not…
Transmission
40 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 7,500 miles.
The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that after parking, turning the engine off, and exiting the vehicle it was later discovered that the vehicle had erroneously rolled backward and crashed into a second vehicle that was parked. No injuries were reported and a police report was taken at the…
When making a right turn the right wheel feels like it is wabling and it does thr something turning right up hill when you straighten the car up it fills like the wheel ithe itss coming off and it has gotten worse beaty Chevrolet can not find anything wrong with it.
Speed control
15 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 3,500 miles. Parts named most often: accelerator pedal.
I was pulling up to a family member's car port, behind their car. The car port has a grass portion leading up to the gravel section where they park their car. I pulled in slowly when my 2020 Equinox suddenly accelerated! I was on the brake, but the vehicle kept accelerating causing it to run into the back of the…
Driving 75 miles per hour on interstate while passing two vehicles and one car behind me the car made a dinging noise, the adaptive cruise not available light illuminated and the car decelerated causing the car behind me to have to brake. If I had not stepped on the accelerator the car behind may have hit me. This has…
Driver assistance
15 complaints · 5%Parts named most often: automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, warnings, blind spot detection.
The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown rate of speed, he passed out due to a medical emergency and hit the vehicle in front of him. The air bags deployed upon impact. The contact was taken to a local hospital via an ambulance and was treated for unknown injuries.…
Driving 75 miles per hour on interstate while passing two vehicles and one car behind me the car made a dinging noise, the adaptive cruise not available light illuminated and the car decelerated causing the car behind me to have to brake. If I had not stepped on the accelerator the car behind may have hit me. This has…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2020 Chevrolet Equinox recalls
Child Seat: vehicle latch anchor
Risk: The inability to install a child seat with the latch anchorage bars could result in an unsecured child seat, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix: Owners are advised to install child seats using the vehicle's rear seat belts until the remedy is complete. Dealers will inspect the latch anchorage bars, and remove and replace the finish, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed june 2, 2023. Owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc customer service at 1-800-462-8782. Gm's number for this recall is n232403240.
Full defect summary
General motors, llc (gm) is recalling certain 2020-2023 chevrolet equinox and gmc terrain vehicles. The four rear-seat lower child seat latch anchorage bars may have excessive powder coating, which could prevent a child seat from being installed with the anchorage bars. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 225, "child restraint anchorage systems."
Transmission: automatic transmission
Risk: Missing bolts on the start-stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission oil leak and may progress to a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.
Fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the start-stop transmission accumulator and replace it if any bolts are missing, free of charge. The recall began december 15, 2020. Owners may contact gmc customer service at 1-888-988-7267, buick customer service at 1-866-608-8080, chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. Gm's number for this recall is n202313440.
Full defect summary
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain 2018-2019 chevrolet cruze and buick lacrosse, 2018-2020 chevrolet equinox, chevrolet traverse and gmc terrain, 2018 chevrolet malibu, 2019-2020 buick encore, buick enclave, cadillac xt4, chevrolet blazer and gmc acadia, and 2020 cadillac xt6 vehicles. The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts.
Brakes: caliper
Risk: Brake drag may result in overheating of the brake pads, affecting the braking ability and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear brake calipers, including the brake hose gasket, brake fluid and wheel to hub lubricant, free of charge. The recall began october 29, 2019. Owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438. Gm's number for this recall is n192270920.
Full defect summary
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain 2020 chevrolet equinox vehicles. The rear brake calipers may have been produced with an incorrect lubricant, potentially causing the rubber seals to swell and the brakes to drag.
Fuel system: tank assembly
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of the ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began october 24, 2019. Owners may contact gm customer service at 1-586-596-1733. Gm's number for this recall is n192271870.
Full defect summary
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain 2019-2020 chevrolet equinox all-wheel drive vehicles. The fuel tanks may have been manufactured with an improperly sealed seam, possibly allowing fuel to leak along the seam near the fuel inlet.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2020 Chevrolet Equinox
- What are the most common problems with the 2020 Chevrolet Equinox?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: brakes (111 complaints, typically around 55,000 miles); engine (101 complaints, typically around 51,000 miles); fuel system (57 complaints, typically around 34,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2020 Chevrolet Equinox have?
- 4 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from May 11, 2023 (child Seat). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2020 a bad year for the Chevrolet Equinox?
- It is 13th of 23 Equinox model years by number of complaints, with 316 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.