2020 Chevrolet Equinox Fuel/propulsion System Problems
NHTSA component category: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How fuel/propulsion system ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 293 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2020 Chevrolet Equinox overview page.
What owners report
“Vehicle had 3 warning go off while driving. Vehicle engine is shaking. It decelerate and I couldnât go over 35. No power going up hill…”NHTSA complaint 11500053 — filed 01/04/2023
“We received a message on our in car display that said reduced engine power and the check engine light came on. We stopped, we raised…”NHTSA complaint 11472132 — filed 07/02/2022
“The vehicle studders, stops, stalls, and or dies upon starting the car. It is due to lack of fuel to fuel rail. The trouble it…”NHTSA complaint 11469138 — filed 06/14/2022
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Fuel/propulsion System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2020 Chevrolet Equinox have fuel/propulsion system problems?
Fuel/propulsion System is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2020 Chevrolet Equinox: 50 of 293 complaints on file (17.1%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2020 Chevrolet Equinox have in total?
293 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 20 involved a crash, 7 involved a fire, 12 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's fuel/propulsion system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
