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2020 Chevrolet Equinox: recalls and problems

4 recalls and 308 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is service brakes.

4recalls
308complaints
20crashes reported
7fires reported
12injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Service Brakes97 · 31%
  • Engine89 · 29%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System50 · 16%
  • Unknown Or Other43 · 14%
  • Electrical System41 · 13%
  • Power Train38 · 12%
  • Vehicle Speed Control15 · 5%
  • Forward Collision Avoidance14 · 5%
  • Steering13 · 4%
  • Service Brakes (Hydraulic)12 · 4%

What owners report

Engine

I've spent $1000 on repairs to my turbo and now have to replace the whole thing. while looking online i've seen many people are having the same issue with the 2020 model. almost every car has to replace the turbo between 60,000-80,000 miles which seems ridiculous.

Fuel System, Gasoline,Engine

The contact owns a 2020 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start, but initially the vehicle restarted. the contact was able to drive to the residence, but the vehicle failed to restart. an independent mechanic arrived at the residence and identified a failure with the fuel pump module, part number: 13565338, as the cause of the failure. general motors was contacted by phone and informed

Engine

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 verified with dtcs p0014 (exhaust camshaft position system performance) and p0017 (exhaust camshaft posit

Electrical System,Service Brakes,Engine

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 achieved by pushing the pedal into the absolute floorboard, which engaged an emergency mechanical override

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2020 Chevrolet Equinox SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2020 Chevrolet Equinox SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Equinox. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.