Every 2020 Chevrolet Equinox recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Child Seat · NHTSA 23V339000
Nov 5, 2023Child Seat:Vehicle Latch Anchor
- 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."
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 23V339000 →Power Train · NHTSA 20V668000
Oct 29, 2020Power Train:Automatic Transmission
- 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.
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 20V668000 →Fuel System, Gasoline · NHTSA 19V667000
Sep 19, 2019Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
- 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.
- Risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of the ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 19V667000 →Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA 19V704000
Mar 10, 2019Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper
- 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.
- Risk
- Brake drag may result in overheating of the brake pads, affecting the braking ability and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 19V704000 →
2020 Chevrolet Equinox complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 310 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Chevrolet Equinox, reporting 20 crashes, 7 fires, 12 injuries, 1 deaths. Chevrolet has issued at least 854 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Service Brakes97
- Engine89
- Fuel/Propulsion System50
- Electrical System43
- Unknown Or Other43
- Power Train39
Service bulletins by component
- Equipment (288)
- Electrical System (210)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (132)
- Unknown Or Other (95)
- Power Train (91)
- Engine (87)
Read Chevrolet Equinox owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 310 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Chevrolet Equinox. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Fire
“The vehicle was taken to College Chevrolet for body work. . When the vehicle was at the body shop, the shop informed me that a turbo light was on but I am unsure when it appeared because it wasn't on when I took it to the dealer. The brake assist light was on; I noticed this about May 20, 2026.”
2020 CHEVROLET EQUINOXJun 11, 2026 · MI
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11743540
Fire
“I am reporting a vehicle fire involving a 2020 Chevrolet Equinox [XXX] ). The fire originated in the engine compartment. The official fire report lists the causes as "undetermined", with the area of origin identified under the hood.”
2020 CHEVROLET EQUINOXApr 27, 2026 · MI
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11734135
Crash
“Forward collision system dint notify of an object infront , also breaks locked up when used .Air bags didn't go off while a forward collision with a bus happened”
2020 CHEVROLET EQUINOXDec 8, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11703653
Injury reportedCrash
“While driving on the freeway at 75 mph my vacuum pump seized and shattered, causing me to loose all breaking power, damaging my engine beyond repair and endangering my life and numerous other drivers on the road.”
2020 CHEVROLET EQUINOXJul 28, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11676711
Crash
“We were in a 9car pile up. Front and back and drivers side were hit and severely damaged. Airbags did not deploy. After the accident smoke was seen coming from the sides of the car where the seat belts come out of. Both front and back were white puffs of smoke from all four seatbelts.”
2020 CHEVROLET EQUINOXJul 13, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11673195
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