repaired · 2025 Q1
Child seat: vehicle latch anchor
Risk. 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.
2020 Chevrolet EquinoxProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 321 owner complaints about the 2020 Chevrolet Equinox, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-339 the manufacturer reports only 79% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 9, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Bull-Doser, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2020 Chevrolet Equinox has problems
321 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
103Service brakes8 crash/fire/injury
95Engine7 crash/fire/injury
51Fuel/propulsion system2 crash/fire/injury
44Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
40Power train3 crash/fire/injury
15Vehicle speed control
14Service brakes, hydraulic
14Forward collision avoidance
13Steering
8219 other systems15 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 103 | 8 |
| Engine | 95 | 7 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 51 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 44 | 1 |
| Power train | 40 | 3 |
| Vehicle speed control | 15 | 1 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 14 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 14 | 4 |
| Steering | 13 | 2 |
| 19 other systems | 82 | 15 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2020 Chevrolet Equinox recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2023 Q2
Power train: automatic transmission
Risk. 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…
repaired · 2021 Q1
Disc: caliper
Risk. Brake drag may result in overheating of the brake pads, affecting the braking ability and increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2021 Q1
Storage: tank assembly
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of the ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chevrolet.
Best & worst years
2020 vs. every other Equinox year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Equinox median. How we score
'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26'27
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2020 Chevrolet Equinox safety ratings
2020 Chevrolet Equinox SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (18.5% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words
What Equinox owners report
Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
2020 Chevrolet Equinox, approximately 84,453 miles. On XXX, the vehicle experienced a catastrophic braking/mechanical failure. The brake system lost power assist. Following physical inspection, the insurance adjuster documented that an internal brake booster/vacuum-related failure caused loss of…
There were no warning lights prior. We were driving on the highway and the brake pedal all of a sudden became hard as a rock, and we could barely stop the car. Stoping distance was extremely long and dangerous, we were very lucky there was no one in front of us and that we were almost the the exit…
Vacuum pump, I was driving 75mph and needed to slow down due to traffic and my break pedal was hard and wouldn’t stop me, I almost hit a car in front of me. I also had my children with me. No the problem hasn’t been inspected, I bought the part to repair it myself. There was no fair warning. I…
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