2020 Chevrolet Equinox Service Brakes Problems

NHTSA component category: SERVICE BRAKES · data through 07/12/2026

94Service Brakes complaints

32.1%Of all 293 complaints

#1Most-reported category

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

How service brakes ranks on this vehicle

SERVICE BRAKES94 · 32.1%

ENGINE81 · 27.6%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM50 · 17.1%

Unspecified / other41 · 14%

POWER TRAIN38 · 13%

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

“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

“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

“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

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Service Brakes complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2020 Chevrolet Equinox have service brakes problems?

Service Brakes is the most-reported problem area on the 2020 Chevrolet Equinox: 94 of 293 complaints on file (32.1%). 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 service brakes category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the SERVICE BRAKES category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

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.