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2020 Chevrolet Equinox Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2020 Chevrolet Equinox has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 318 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Chevrolet dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2020 Chevrolet Equinox, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2020 Chevrolet Equinox owner complaints

Owners have filed 318 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Chevrolet Equinox, describing incidents dated October 29, 2019 to October 17, 2026.

Most-cited components

  • Service Brakes 113 complaints
  • Engine 102 complaints
  • Fuel/Propulsion System 58 complaints
  • Unknown or Other 44 complaints
  • Electrical System 43 complaints
  • Power Train 40 complaints

Of the 318 complaints on file, 21 report a crash and 7 a fire; across all 318 complaints, owners report 12 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11772496 · Filed

    Vacuum pump failed causing brakes to fail then causing exhaust camshaft to break.

  • ODI #11772013 · Filed

    There were no warning lights prior. We were driving on the highway and the brake pedal all of a sudden became hard as a rock, and we could barely stop the car. Stoping distance was extremely long and dangerous, we were very lucky there was no one in front of us and that we were almost the the exit…

  • ODI #11771876 · Filed

    Vacuum pump, I was driving 75mph and needed to slow down due to traffic and my break pedal was hard and wouldn’t stop me, I almost hit a car in front of me. I also had my children with me. No the problem hasn’t been inspected, I bought the part to repair it myself. There was no fair warning. I…

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Child Seat Anchors May Not Function/FMVSS 225

NHTSA #23V339000 · Child Seat — Vehicle Latch Anchor · NHTSA notice

Reported May 11, 2023 · General Motors, LLC

Potentially affected: 668,187 vehicles

Repair completion: 84.2% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign N232403240 · Owners notified June 2, 2023

Defect description

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."

Safety consequence

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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Missing Bolts on Start/Stop Accumulator

NHTSA #20V668000 · Power Train — Automatic Transmission · NHTSA notice

Reported October 29, 2020 · General Motors LLC

Potentially affected: 194,105 vehicles

Repair completion: 82.35% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign N202313440 · Owners notified December 15, 2020

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Brake Calipers May Drag

NHTSA #19V704000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Foundation Components — Disc — Caliper · NHTSA notice

Reported October 3, 2019 · General Motors LLC

Potentially affected: 166 vehicles

Repair completion: 98.8% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign N192270920 · Owners notified October 29, 2019 · Vehicles built July 29, 2019 – July 31, 2019 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

Brake drag may result in overheating of the brake pads, affecting the braking ability and increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Improperly Sealed Seam on Fuel Tank

NHTSA #19V667000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Storage — Tank Assembly · NHTSA notice

Reported September 19, 2019 · General Motors LLC

Potentially affected: 301 vehicles

Repair completion: 87.04% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign N192271870 · Owners notified October 24, 2019 · Vehicles built September 7, 2018 – July 29, 2019 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of the ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Other Chevrolet Equinox model years

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