2020 Chevrolet Equinox problems and complaints
Owners have filed 306 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Chevrolet Equinox. The most-reported areas: Service Brakes (109), Engine (87), Fuel/Propulsion System (50).
Key takeaways
- 306 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 20 involve a crash, 7 a fire, 12 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 109 | 36% |
| Engine | 87 | 28% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 50 | 16% |
| Unknown Or Other | 43 | 14% |
| Electrical System | 41 | 13% |
| Power Train | 39 | 13% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 15 | 5% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 14 | 5% |
| Steering | 13 | 4% |
| Hydraulic | 12 | 4% |
| Suspension | 10 | 3% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 9 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Chevrolet Equinox SUV AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2020 Chevrolet Equinox SUV FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine - filed 2026-09-14
Vehicle began sputtering suddenly while driving 40mph. "Reduced Engine Power" warning appeared on dash. While trying to limp it home, the vehicle died in the middle of a turning lane. Pushed vehicle to the side of the road and had it towed to a shop. Their notes attached below. Technician Notes: Customer concern verif...
Electrical System,service Brakes,engine - filed 2026-09-10
While operating my vehicle, I experienced a sudden, catastrophic failure of the power-assisted braking system. The brake pedal completely lost hydraulic pressure, plunging effortlessly all the way to the floorboard. The vehicle failed to respond to normal foot-pedal application. Emergency stopping power was only achiev...
Vehicle Speed Control - filed 2026-09-03
The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that occasionally while at a red light or while stopped, the vehicle hesitated for approximately 10 to 15 seconds to move while the accelerator pedal was depressed. The vehicle then accelerated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who was unable to re...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.