2020 CHEVROLET Equinox

Recalls, Specs & Safety Report

4RecallsNHTSA Verified100ComplaintsNHTSA Data1InvestigationsNHTSA Data
Expert Verdict
ℹ️Average Safety Profile

This 2020 model shows average reliability, primarily driven by 4 recalls affecting the power train system.

Key Factor:power train recalls

📋Why This Matters

Understanding recall history helps predict future ownership costs. Each unaddressed issue represents potential repair expenses.

Insurance companies review vehicle reliability data when setting premiums. Models with elevated recall rates often see adjusted pricing.

Focus Area:general reliability
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Expert Analysis

The 2020 Equinox analysis highlights key safety metrics.

Critical Component: Warning

Safety & Reliability Score

58/100
Below Average

Score Breakdown

Recall Impact-32
Complaint Impact-5
Investigation Impact-5

Technical Specifications

Key specifications for the 2020 CHEVROLET Equinox

Model Year2020
MakeCHEVROLET
ModelEquinox
Fuel TypeGasoline
Body ClassPassenger Vehicle

Safety History Timeline

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Mar19
RECALLRecall Issued
Jan20
NEWProduction
Jan20
RECALLRecall Issued
Jan20
RECALLRecall Issued
Apr23
INVInvestigation Opened
Nov23
RECALLRecall Issued
Feb24
ISSUEFirst Report

Consumer Complaint Analysis

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Most Reported Issue

37 complaints (37% of total)
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Complaint Trend

Stable
No trend data
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Safety Incidents

No critical incidents

Complaint Severity Distribution

Breakdown of 100 consumer complaints by severity level.

🟠High
14(14%)
🟡Medium
29(29%)
🟢Low
57(57%)

Mileage Failure Analysis

⚙️Engineering Insight

Based on consumer reports, issues for this vehicle tend to peak around the 40k-60k mileage range. The average reported failure mileage is 66,789 miles.

📊 Mileage data extracted from 30 of 100 complaints (30% coverage)
0-20k
4 reports (13%)
20k-40k
4 reports (13%)
40k-60k
7 reports (23%)
60k-80k
4 reports (13%)
80k-100k
4 reports (13%)
100k+
7 reports (23%)
* Analysis based on mileage data extracted from consumer complaint descriptions. Actual failure rates may vary.

🛠️ DIY Diagnosis Center

Experiencing an issue? Select a symptom to find official manufacturer solutions (TSBs).

Primary Risk Areas

POWER TRAINFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINESERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICCHILD SEAT

Official Safety Recalls (4)

Campaign: 20V668000

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Summary

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.

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.

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.

Additional 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.

Manufacturer: General Motors LLC

Campaign: 19V667000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Summary

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.

Consequence

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

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.

Additional 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.

Manufacturer: General Motors LLC

Campaign: 19V704000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

Summary

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.

Consequence

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

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.

Additional 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.

Manufacturer: General Motors LLC

Campaign: 23V339000

CHILD SEAT:VEHICLE LATCH ANCHOR

Summary

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."

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.

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.

Additional 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.

Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC

NHTSA Investigations

1 investigation

Official NHTSA safety investigations for 2020 Equinox.

INV-2020-1000🟢 Closed

NHTSA opened investigation after receiving consumer complaints regarding Equinox performance issues.

Opened: Affected Units: 6,854

Consumer Complaints

100 total complaints

Consumer-reported issues submitted to NHTSA for 2020 Equinox.

Common Reported SymptomsAI Analysis

Warning37%
Check Engine Light15%
Acceleration Issues13%
Accident12%
Stall11%
Display8%
Crash/Accident6%
Explode6%
Engine/Powertrain🔶 Medium
POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

Forward collision system dint notify of an object infront , also breaks locked up when used .Air bags didn’t go off while a forward collision with a bus happened

✨ AI Insight

This complaint matches keywords from official recalls:

Recall #20V668000

*correlation estimated by AI, not an official NHTSA link.

Dec 8, 2025Open
Engine/Powertrain🔵 Low
ENGINE

The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle lost power. The check engine warning light was illuminated. Neither an independent mechanic nor the dealer was contacted. The contact waited thirty minutes, and the vehicle started to operate as intended. The contact stated that the failure had occurred on several different occasions. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer to be diagnosed. The contact stated that the failure had occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

✨ AI Insight

This complaint matches keywords from official recalls:

Recall #20V668000

*correlation estimated by AI, not an official NHTSA link.

Dec 8, 2025Open
Brakes🔶 Medium
SERVICE BRAKES

The power brake booster failed suddenly causing the brake petal to become hard. Almost caused an accident as I suddenly lost the ability to brake. There was no warning prior to the failure. After the failure a service warning for brake assist appeared. The vehicle was been inspected by an auto service provider.

✨ AI Insight

This complaint matches keywords from official recalls:

Recall #19V704000

*correlation estimated by AI, not an official NHTSA link.

Nov 22, 2025Open
Engine/Powertrain🔵 Low
POWER TRAIN

The Engine Power Reduced Sensor came on and the gas pedal was hard to push so we took the car to a Chevy Dealership. We were told the code po299 was showing and that the turbo needs to be replaced ($4000). This is a VERY common problem and Chevy even acknowledges that but they are doing nothing about it.

✨ AI Insight

This complaint matches keywords from official recalls:

Recall #20V668000

*correlation estimated by AI, not an official NHTSA link.

Nov 12, 2025Open
Brakes🔶 Medium
SERVICE BRAKES

This issue has happened to me twice now. Dec 19th 2024 I Driving on a highway at about 60mph, traffic slowed, I tried to stop and instantly had no brakes at all. There was a light that came on as I was applying the brakes, "service brake assist". Had it towed to a mechanic and they replaced the brake vacuum pump. We ordered this part from a Chevrolet dealership so we knew it was the proper part. Most recent was two days ago, Nov 10th 2025, NOT even a full year later. Driving about 55mph, tried to stop and no brakes again with the same service message. It is currently at the shop being repaired. The part is under warranty but of course labor isnt. Both times this happened, I had to drive over on to the shoulder to avoid causing an accident. Prior to this, there was no warning that there was anything wrong with the brakes. The only place that can confirm this issue is the mechanic shop as they are the ones doing the work. Attached is a copy of the receipt from the first time.

✨ AI Insight

This complaint matches keywords from official recalls:

Recall #19V704000

*correlation estimated by AI, not an official NHTSA link.

Nov 12, 2025Open
Engine/Powertrain🔵 Low
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle failed to accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. The message “Reduced Engine Power” was displayed. The vehicle did not require a restart to resume operation. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed, and it was determined that the wastegate actuator had failed and needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that the coolant inside the actuator had frozen due to the local low temperatures. The dealer advised that precautions were needed to prevent future coolant-related failures. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 103,000.

✨ AI Insight

This complaint matches keywords from official recalls:

Recall #20V668000

*correlation estimated by AI, not an official NHTSA link.

Nov 10, 2025Open
Other🔵 Low
UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Sirus XM radio not working I called Sirus XM and cancelled my subscription they told me it is an ongoing issue multiple people are having the same issue it keeps saying reception is blocked.

Nov 4, 2025Open
Electrical🔵 Low
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Some kind of malfunction with the sunroof caused the sunroof to open without me knowing. Only the glass part opened. The top part of the car on the inside right above the door was wet down toward the side near the brake pedal fuse box that was filled with water. Sunroof will not close. Was told we needed to replace motors

Oct 24, 2025Open
Brakes🔶 Medium
SERVICE BRAKES

Brake vacuum pump has failed. my brake pedal I had to put my full weight on to stop my car. I almost crashed into the person in front of me. It was my full weight and all the way to the ground in my car wasn’t stopping.

✨ AI Insight

This complaint matches keywords from official recalls:

Recall #19V704000

*correlation estimated by AI, not an official NHTSA link.

Oct 22, 2025Open
Engine/Powertrain🔶 Medium
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Pulling into traffic car stalled without warning. Went from about 25 MPH to a complete stop in approximately in less than 100 feet. Car sputtered with transmission grabbing intermittently as it jerked to a stop. Restarted about several times with similar behavior. (Covered under 60,000-mile warranty (actual mileage ~55,000)). Replaced fuel pump driver control module to correct. No accident due to distance to on-coming traffic, but easily could have caused an accident during high traffic conditions.

✨ AI Insight

This complaint matches keywords from official recalls:

Recall #20V668000

*correlation estimated by AI, not an official NHTSA link.

Oct 19, 2025Open

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there any recalls for the 2020 CHEVROLET Equinox?

Yes, the 2020 CHEVROLET Equinox has 4 recorded recalls from NHTSA. These recalls cover various components including POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER.

Is the 2020 CHEVROLET Equinox safe to drive?

The 2020 CHEVROLET Equinox has 4 recalls. If you own this vehicle, check with your dealer to ensure all recall repairs have been completed. Most recalls have free remedies available.

Where can I check if my 2020 CHEVROLET Equinox has open recalls?

You can check for open recalls by visiting NHTSA.gov and entering your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), or by contacting your local CHEVROLET dealer.

🎯Risk Areas & Recommended Actions

Based on recall data, these components require verification:

1

Power train

Issue: presents fire risk under certain conditions

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If you already own this vehicle: Contact your dealer immediately to confirm power train recall is complete. Recall repairs are always free.

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If you are evaluating a used example: Request VIN and verify all power train recalls are completed before purchase.

Campaign:20V668000
2

Fuel system, gasoline

Issue: presents fire risk under certain conditions

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If you already own this vehicle: Contact your dealer immediately to confirm fuel system, gasoline recall is complete. Recall repairs are always free.

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If you are evaluating a used example: Request VIN and verify all fuel system, gasoline recalls are completed before purchase.

Campaign:19V667000
3

Service brakes, hydraulic

Issue: increases crash or loss-of-control risk

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If you already own this vehicle: Contact your dealer immediately to confirm service brakes, hydraulic recall is complete. Recall repairs are always free.

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If you are evaluating a used example: Request VIN and verify all service brakes, hydraulic recalls are completed before purchase.

Campaign:19V704000
💡Visit NHTSA.gov or contact your CHEVROLET dealer to verify recall completion status.

🧭What This Means for You

Both current owners and prospective buyers benefit from reviewing this safety analysis before making decisions.

If you're unsure, we recommend starting with a VIN check or consulting a certified mechanic.

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If You Own This Vehicle

  • Verify all 4 recalls have been completed using your VIN at NHTSA.gov or through your CHEVROLET dealer.
  • If any recalls are open, schedule service immediately—recall repairs are always free.
  • Consider setting up VIN-specific alerts to receive notification of future recalls.
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If You're Buying Used

  • Request documentation proving all recalls were addressed before finalizing purchase.
  • Factor potential recall-related service time into your ownership cost estimates.
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Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Last updated: January 10, 2026.