2020 Chevrolet Equinox Electrical System Problems
NHTSA component category: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · data through 11/01/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How electrical system ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 318 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2020 Chevrolet Equinox overview page.
What owners report
“Engine power reduced keeps appearing Check engine light still on after oil change Oil is always empty after an oil change Leaking oil gasket”NHTSA complaint 11489524 — filed 10/17/2022
“March 8, 2022 Purchased the 2020 Chevy Equinox March 23, 2022 The car was jerking while driving making it dangerous. I tried to bring it…”NHTSA complaint 11464191 — filed 05/11/2022
“The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving and making a left turn, the turn signal failed to operate as designed…”NHTSA complaint 11425107 — filed 07/16/2021
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Electrical System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2020 Chevrolet Equinox have electrical system problems?
Electrical System is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2020 Chevrolet Equinox: 42 of 318 complaints on file (13.2%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2020 Chevrolet Equinox have in total?
318 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 11/01/2026. Across all categories, 21 involved a crash, 7 involved a fire, 12 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's electrical system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
