CarRecallWatchThe 2020 Chevrolet Equinox has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 318 complaints with NHTSA, including 21 crashes, 7 fires, 12 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes (102 reports).
2020 Chevrolet Equinox recalls
Child seat LATCH anchors may not fit, risking loose car seats
Excess powder coating on the rear-seat lower LATCH anchorage bars can prevent a child seat from being attached to them.
Missing Transmission Bolts Can Cause Oil Leaks, Fire Risk
Some vehicles may have missing bolts on the start/stop transmission accumulator endcap.
Rear brakes may drag and overheat, raising crash risk
The rear brake calipers on these vehicles may have been built with an incorrect lubricant.
Fuel Tank Seam Can Leak, Raising Fire Risk
Some tanks in these vehicles may have been made with a seam that was not sealed properly.
Most common 2020 Chevrolet Equinox problems
Problem areas named in the 318 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 102 |
| Engine | 93 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 51 |
| Electrical System | 44 |
| Unknown Or Other | 44 |
| Power Train | 40 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 16 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 15 |
| Steering | 13 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 13 |
What owners report
Vacuum pump failed causing brakes to fail then causing exhaust camshaft to break.
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 we needed to be at. Managed to slowly pull the car into a lot and arrnage for a tow to the nearest Chevrolet dealer (Open Road Chevrolet, Union NJ). They inspected it and said the vacuum pump was missing. Also said the notify the customer that tehre may be damage to the camshaft but they did not elaborate and they replaced the vacuum pump and verified their work and said no further repairs required
Vacuum pump, I was driving 75mph and needed to slow down due to traffic and my break pedal was hard and wouldnât stop me, I almost hit a car in front of me. I also had my children with me. No the problem hasnât been inspected, I bought the part to repair it myself. There was no fair warning. I ALMOST wrecked with my children in the car! I was over a hour and half from my house.
Emissions traction ecs
"Brake vacuum pump seized and shattered, sending metal debris into engine via camshaft. Vehicle lost power and would not restart â towed to dealer. Dealer found metal debris in oil fill (photo available) and quoted $2,101 for camshaft/vacuum pump and $9,480 for engine assembly â total $12,493.83. This is identical failure to class action Thieme et al v. GM for 2018-2022 Equinox 1.5L. Safety risk â loss of power brake assist and sudden stall. RO 449922 Dave White Chevrolet Sylvania OH since 10/2/26. Known defect not under recall."
2020 Chevrolet Equinox questions
Does the 2020 Chevrolet Equinox have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2020 Chevrolet Equinox: Child seat LATCH anchors may not fit, risking loose car seats; Missing Transmission Bolts Can Cause Oil Leaks, Fire Risk; Rear brakes may drag and overheat, raising crash risk; Fuel Tank Seam Can Leak, Raising Fire Risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Chevrolet Equinox?
Based on 318 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes (102), Engine (93), Fuel/Propulsion System (51).
How do I check if a recall on my 2020 Chevrolet Equinox has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.