Does the 2020 Chevrolet Equinox have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2020 Chevrolet Equinox, the most recent reported on May 11, 2023 (Child seat: vehicle latch anchor). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2020 Chevrolet Equinox?

Owners have filed 318 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is service brakes (102 complaints), followed by engine (93).

How many 2020 Chevrolet Equinox complaints mention a crash or fire?

21 of 318 complaints report a crash and 7 a fire; 12 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2020 Chevrolet Equinox recalls and problems

4 recalls and 318 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2020 Chevrolet Equinox.

recalls

318

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2020 Chevrolet Equinox recalls

Child seat: vehicle latch anchor

NHTSA campaign 23V339000 · reported May 11, 2023 · General Motors, LLC · 668,187 vehicles potentially affected

The 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."
The 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.
The 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.

Power train: automatic transmission

NHTSA campaign 20V668000 · reported October 29, 2020 · General Motors LLC · 194,105 vehicles potentially affected

The 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.
The 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.
The 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.

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components, disc, caliper

NHTSA campaign 19V704000 · reported October 3, 2019 · General Motors LLC · 166 vehicles potentially affected

The 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.
The risk: Brake drag may result in overheating of the brake pads, affecting the braking ability and increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.

Fuel system, gasoline: storage, tank assembly

NHTSA campaign 19V667000 · reported September 19, 2019 · General Motors LLC · 301 vehicles potentially affected

The 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.
The risk: A fuel leak in the presence of the ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
The 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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Service brakes102
Engine93
Fuel/propulsion system51
Unknown or other44
Electrical system43
Power train40
Vehicle speed control15
Forward collision avoidance14
Service brakes, hydraulic13
Steering13

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Oct 20, 2026 · Fuel/propulsion system
Vacuum pump failed causing brakes to fail then causing exhaust camshaft to break.

Oct 19, 2026 · Service 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…

Oct 17, 2026 · Service 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…

Oct 16, 2026 · Electrical system
Emissions traction ecs

Oct 14, 2026 · Engine
"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…

Equinox model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2017	0	276	18	4
2018	5	410	23	4
2019	4	308	23	7
2020	4	318	21	7
2021	4	100	6	0
2022	6	186	14	3
2023	3	99	5	0

Across all years, the 2010 Equinox has the most complaints (784). All Chevrolet Equinox years →

Questions

Does the 2020 Chevrolet Equinox have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2020 Chevrolet Equinox, the most recent reported on May 11, 2023 (Child seat: vehicle latch anchor). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Chevrolet Equinox?: Owners have filed 318 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is service brakes (102 complaints), followed by engine (93).
How many 2020 Chevrolet Equinox complaints mention a crash or fire?: 21 of 318 complaints report a crash and 7 a fire; 12 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 20, 2026.