2020 Chevrolet Equinox recalls

4 safety recalls, 318 owner complaints and a 5-star NHTSA crash rating. Official NHTSA data.

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4Recalls
318Complaints
28Crashes & fires reported
5/5NHTSA overall rating

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2020 Chevrolet Equinox recall list

Child Seat recall

23V-339
May 11, 2023 · General Motors, LLC
Problem
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."
Safety 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.
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.

Power Train recall

20V-668
October 29, 2020 · General Motors LLC
Problem
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.
Safety 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 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.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall

19V-704
October 3, 2019 · General Motors LLC
Problem
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.
Safety risk
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.

Fuel System, Gasoline recall

19V-667
September 19, 2019 · General Motors LLC
Problem
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.
Safety risk
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.

2020 Chevrolet Equinox owner complaints

318 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 21 crashes, 7 fires, 12 injuries and 1 death.

Problems by component

Service Brakes102
Engine93
Fuel/Propulsion System51
Unknown or Other44
Electrical System43
Power Train40
Vehicle Speed Control15
Forward Collision Avoidance14
Service Brakes, Hydraulic13
Steering13

Recent complaints

October 20, 2026Service BrakesEngineFuel/Propulsion System

Vacuum pump failed causing brakes to fail then causing exhaust camshaft to break.

October 19, 2026Service Brakes

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

October 17, 2026Service Brakes

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 ALMOST wrecked with my children in the car! I was over a hour and half from my house.

October 16, 2026Electrical System

Emissions traction ecs

October 14, 2026Unknown or OtherEngine

"Brake vacuum pump seized and shattered, sending metal debris into engine via camshaft. Vehicle lost power and would not restart – 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 – total $12,493.83. This is identical failure to class action Thieme et al v. GM for 2018-2022 Equinox 1.5L. Safety risk – 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 crash test ratings

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

Driver aids on the tested 2020 Chevrolet Equinox: electronic stability control standard, forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard. Rollover risk: 18.5%.

2020 Chevrolet Equinox recall FAQ

Does the 2020 Chevrolet Equinox have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2020 Chevrolet Equinox. The most recent, filed May 11, 2023, concerns the child seat.

What are the most common 2020 Chevrolet Equinox problems?

Owners have filed 318 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is service brakes (102 reports), followed by engine.

Is the 2020 Chevrolet Equinox safe?

The 2020 Chevrolet Equinox earned up to a 5-star overall safety rating in NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program crash tests.

How do I get a recall fixed on my 2020 Chevrolet Equinox?

Contact any authorized Chevrolet dealer. Recall repairs are free, even if you are not the original owner or the warranty has expired.