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All cars · Chevrolet Equinox · 2020

2020 Chevrolet Equinox. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index49100 = average car
Complaints130NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold270,994U.S. model year
Per 100K sold48complaints
Year rank#8 of 17#1 = fewest complaints

Engines and drivetrains 4

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
1.5L 4-cyl turboAuto 6-spdFWD26 / 31 / 28Regular$2,200
1.5L 4-cyl turboAuto 6-spdAWD25 / 30 / 27Regular$2,300
2.0L 4-cyl turboAuto 9-spdFWD22 / 29 / 25Premium$3,100
2.0L 4-cyl turboAuto 9-spdAWD22 / 28 / 24Premium$3,200

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

Failure mileage by system

Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 2,800 and 71,500 miles. Median 14,000, from 85 complaints with a mileage.

SystemMedianMiddle halfComplaints
Brakes6,600800–53,00013
Engine29,20010,800–100,50021
Electrical4,9001,500–22,0009
Transmission & drivetrain7,6001,900–69,00014
Speed control3,300100–34,4006

Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Brakes28%
Engine25%
Electrical16%
Transmission & drivetrain14%
Fuel or ev drive system12%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
3162179130

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 4

  • 23V339000 May 2023 Child Seat / Vehicle Latch Anchor

    Defect. 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.

    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

  • 20V668000 Oct 2020 Power Train / Automatic Transmission

    Defect. 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.

    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 r

  • 19V704000 Oct 2019 Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Disc / Caliper

    Defect. 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.

    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.

  • 19V667000 Sep 2019 Fuel System, Gasoline / Storage / Tank Assembly

    Defect. 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.

    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.

Manufacturer communications 855

Chevy filed 855 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • This informational bulletin provides instruction on what may be the cause of the oil leak…
  • This informational bulletin provides information on Internal Engine Noise or Damage After Oil…

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Chevrolet Equinox SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆
Chevrolet Equinox SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardStandardStandard

YouTube repair topics

100 videos about the 2018–2024 Chevy Equinox, 9.4M views.

TopicVideosViews
Infotainment, battery & electrical5625K
Heat, A/C & blend door3411K
Oil changes & service1156K
No-start: theft light, key & ignition2155K
Transmission & shifter155K
Fuel pump, filter & tank146K
Oil dilution & oil burning136K

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
20171546290,458Engine
201854183332,618Brakes
201939136346,048Engine
202049130270,994Brakes
20212650165,323Electrical
202252135212,072Fuel or ev drive system
20233899212,701Fuel or ev drive system

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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