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2020 Chevrolet Equinox Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Service Brakes — runs 4.3× the fleet median for that category across the 2075 model-years tracked on this site.
293Complaints
4Recalls
20Crashes
7Fires
12Injured
1Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Service Brakes (32.1% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.

Service Brakes complaints here are 4.3× the median for that category across the 2075 model-years tracked on this site.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Service Brakes94 · 32.1%RecalledRecall 19V704000
Engine81 · 27.6%not available
Fuel/propulsion System50 · 17.1%RecalledRecall 19V667000
Power Train38 · 13%RecalledRecall 20V668000
Electrical System38 · 13%not available
Vehicle Speed Control12 · 4.1%not available

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

SERVICE BRAKES94 · 32.1%
ENGINE81 · 27.6%
Unspecified / other41 · 14%
POWER TRAIN38 · 13%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM38 · 13%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL12 · 4.1%
STEERING10 · 3.4%
SUSPENSION10 · 3.4%
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING9 · 3.1%

Percentages are the share of the 293 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 4 campaigns

Power Train:automatic Transmission

NHTSA campaign 20V668000 · 2020 · reported 10/29/2020

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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly

NHTSA campaign 19V667000 · 2019 · reported 09/19/2019

A fuel leak in the presence of the ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper

NHTSA campaign 19V704000 · 2019 · reported 10/03/2019

Brake drag may result in overheating of the brake pads, affecting the braking ability and increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Child Seat:vehicle Latch Anchor

NHTSA campaign 23V339000 · 2023 · reported 05/11/2023

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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“My brake pedal became hard as a rock requiring all of the leg strength I had to stop vehicle followed by a Brake Booster warning…”NHTSA complaint 11488040 — filed 10/05/2022 · SERVICE BRAKES
“While driving the Brake pedal became very hard to press and stopping distance increased greatly. the check engine light and service brake light on the…”NHTSA complaint 11473629 — filed 07/12/2022 · SERVICE BRAKES
“The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that as she slows to a stop and depresses the brake pedal the vehicle jerks…”NHTSA complaint 11470876 — filed 06/24/2022 · SERVICE BRAKES

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2020 Chevrolet Equinox?

Service brakes issues are the most-reported category, cited in 94 of 293 NHTSA complaints (32.1%), followed by engine (81), fuel/propulsion system (50), unspecified/other issues (41). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2020 Chevrolet Equinox have?

293 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 20 involved a crash, 7 involved a fire, and 12 reported injuries. 1 deaths were reported.

Does the 2020 Chevrolet Equinox have any recalls?

Yes — 4 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 20V668000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2020 Chevrolet Equinox's reported problems?

Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.