2020 Chevrolet Equinox Problems
What owners have reported about the 2020 Chevrolet Equinox, which problems come up most, at what mileage, and which recalls to check.
From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.
Is the 2020 Chevrolet Equinox a good year?
It's about average for this model. Owners have filed 314 complaints with NHTSA, the 10th most of 19 Equinox model years. The most reported problems involve the brakes, engine and fuel system.
314 complaints 4 recalls, 2 fire risk 10th worst of 19 Equinox years
Top 2020 Chevrolet Equinox problems
Brake problems
110 complaints (35%) name the brakes, most often the vacuum and hoses, lines / piping, and fittings.
Engine problems
101 complaints (32%) name the engine, most often the crank / camshaft position sensor and crankcase (PCV).
Fuel system problems
57 complaints (18%) name the fuel system, most often the control / drive module.
Electrical problems
42 complaints (13%) name the electrical system, most often the software and instrument cluster / panel.
Which parts fail most
Share of complaints that name each system. One complaint can name several.
Mileage when it failed
Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (80 of 314). The amber line is the middle value, about 19,000 miles.
When problems were reported
Complaints by the year the problem happened.
2020 Chevrolet Equinox recalls
Child seat anchors may not fit properly
Injury riskExcess paint on the rear seat LATCH anchor bars can keep a child seat from attaching to them, so the seat may not be secured in a crash. This is a child safety problem and the vehicles do not meet federal child seat anchorage standards.
Fix: Until the repair is done, install child seats with the rear seat belts; the dealer will inspect the anchor bars and refinish them as needed at no cost to you.
Recall 23V339000 · May 2023Automatic transmission
Fire riskThe start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts. 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.
Recall 20V668000 · Oct 2020Caliper
The rear brake calipers may have been produced with an incorrect lubricant, potentially causing the rubber seals to swell and the brakes to drag. 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.
Recall 19V704000 · Oct 2019Fuel tank seam may leak, causing fire risk
Fire riskThe fuel tank may have been made with a poorly sealed seam near the fuel inlet, so fuel can leak out. Fuel leaking near an ignition source can start a fire.
Fix: The dealer will replace the fuel tank free of charge.
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Equinox years to avoid
Total NHTSA complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so their totals will keep climbing. See the full comparison.
2020 Chevrolet Equinox problems by system
Common questions
Is the 2020 Chevrolet Equinox a reliable year?
It's about average for this model. Owners have filed 314 complaints with NHTSA, the 10th most of 19 Equinox model years. The most reported problems involve the brakes, engine and fuel system.
What are the most common 2020 Chevrolet Equinox problems?
Owners most often report problems with the brakes, engine, fuel system and electrical system. 110 complaints (35%) name the brakes, most often the vacuum and hoses, lines / piping, and fittings.
At what mileage do 2020 Chevrolet Equinox brakes problems start?
Reported mileage ranged widely, but most complaints fell between about 29,000–96,000 miles, with a middle value near 71,000 miles.
How many recalls does the 2020 Chevrolet Equinox have?
4. Child seat anchors may not fit properly (23V339000); Automatic transmission (20V668000); Caliper (19V704000). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if the work was done.
Should I buy a used 2020 Chevrolet Equinox?
Ask for service records covering the brakes, confirm the recall work was done, and compare with the 2026, 2024 and 2009 models, which have the fewest complaints.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports. Counts include each complaint once per model year.