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2020 Chevrolet Equinox Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 4 NHTSA recalls and 316 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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30/100

Very High Reported Activity — 2020 Chevrolet Equinox

The 2020 Chevrolet Equinox shows very high recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Counts are raw and are higher for popular models, so see how we score this below. Review the issues and recalls carefully, and have the vehicle inspected before buying.

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4
NHTSA Recalls
4 recalls on record
316
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
21
Crash Reports
7 fire reports
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NHTSA Recalls — 2020 Chevrolet Equinox (4)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Chevrolet dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Power Train: Automatic Transmission
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…
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…
NHTSA #20V668000
🔧 Fuel System, Gasoline: Storage: Tank Assembly
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…
NHTSA #19V667000
🔧 Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Foundation Components: Disc: Caliper
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…
NHTSA #19V704000
🔧 Child Seat: Vehicle Latch Anchor
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…
NHTSA #23V339000
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Most Common Problems — 2020 Chevrolet Equinox

Based on 316 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Service Brakes
79
Power Train
36
Engine
34
Electrical System
33
Unknown Or Other
28
Fuel/propulsion System
26
Steering
13
Vehicle Speed Control
11
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Chevrolet Equinox — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2020 model year is highlighted.

2014 548 complaints 2015 680 complaints 2016 399 complaints 2017 276 complaints 2018 410 complaints 2019 305 complaints 2020 316 complaints 2021 100 complaints 2022 180 complaints 2023 99 complaints 2024 80 complaints

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2014, 2015 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ Best model years: 2021, 2023, 2024 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2020 Chevrolet Equinox

Is the 2020 Chevrolet Equinox reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2020 Chevrolet Equinox has 4 recall campaigns and 316 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2020 Chevrolet Equinox have?
The 2020 Chevrolet Equinox has 4 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Chevrolet Equinox?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2020 Chevrolet Equinox are: Service Brakes, Power Train, Engine, Electrical System. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2020 Chevrolet Equinox safe to buy?
The 2020 Chevrolet Equinox has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 4 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Chevrolet Equinox should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Chevrolet Equinox are: 2021, 2023, 2024. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2014, 2015.
How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.