Known Recalls

Model year record

2020 Chevrolet Equinox

4 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 692 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V339000

Child seat: vehicle latch anchor

Component
Child seat: vehicle latch anchor
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Vehicles affected
668,187
Reported to NHTSA
2023-05-11
Owners notified
2023-06-02

Defect description

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."

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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 this recall is N232403240.

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V668000

Power train: automatic transmission

Component
Power train: automatic transmission
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
Vehicles affected
194,105
Reported to NHTSA
2020-10-29
Owners notified
2020-12-15

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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 recall is N202313440.

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V704000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
Vehicles affected
166
Reported to NHTSA
2019-10-03
Owners notified
2019-10-29

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V667000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
Vehicles affected
301
Reported to NHTSA
2019-09-19
Owners notified
2019-10-24

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Service brakes1382,418 mi
Engine12538,451 mi
Fuel/propulsion system7167 mi
Unknown or other584,857 mi
Electrical system574,857 mi
Power train5211,525 mi
Vehicle speed control181,656 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic1495,700 mi
Steering142,418 mi
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking138,500 mi
Suspension124,500 mi
Air bags1083 mi
Engine and engine cooling1092,080 mi
Fuel system, gasoline838,451 mi
Structure: body73,500 mi
Wheels75,874 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)64,000 mi
Exterior lighting667 mi
Back over prevention: warnings4—
Chest clip, buckle, harness4—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: crankcase (PCV)474,400 mi
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control44,900 mi
Seat belts42,077 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum455,000 mi
Lane departure: blind spot detection3—
Back over prevention: rearview system braking2—
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera2—
Back over prevention: warnings: external/pedestrian alert2—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: crank/camshaft position sensor280,000 mi
Equipment: electrical: infotainment2—
Exterior lighting: headlights232,050 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal232,050 mi
Forward collision avoidance: warnings229,133 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump: control/drive module285,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch232,050 mi
Traction control system292,080 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal2109,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: compressor250,000 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel1—
Electrical system: adas: driver monitoring: software110,688 mi
Forward collision avoidance12,400 mi
Lane departure: assist129,133 mi
Lane departure: warning1—
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: lock1—
Parking brake130,000 mi
Seats1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings190,000 mi
Steering: electric power assist system1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist system1—
Tires1—
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly131,000 mi

The 2019 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 2021 model has 4 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.