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2020 Chevrolet Equinox Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2020 Chevrolet Equinox has 36 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2020 Chevrolet Equinox

Brakes
64
Other
56
Engine
36
Powertrain
30
Electrical
26
Steering
11
Speed Control
9
Suspension
8
Airbags
6
Wheels
5
Lights
4
Fuel System
4
Structure
3

36

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Feb 19, 2026ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, the vehi...
Jan 29, 2026ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving approximately 58 MP...
Jan 24, 2026ENGINEWhile driving, my engine light came on. After taking it in, it turned out that I had water/oil freez...
Jan 23, 2026ENGINE,BACK OVER PREVENTIONturbo/superchargers malfunctioned, and I had to have it replaced back up sensors do not work properl...
Jan 12, 2026ENGINEI bought the equinox with 30,000 miles on it. It's at 67,000 now and I maintain the vehicle regularl...
Nov 10, 2025ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed s...
Nov 7, 2025ENGINEThe contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH and depre...
Aug 15, 2025ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed s...
Jun 23, 2025ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEMThe contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MP...
May 3, 2025ENGINEThe contact owned a 2020 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH, the che...
Apr 10, 2025ENGINEThe contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35...
Apr 1, 2025ENGINE,VISIBILITYThe contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that at start -up, there was an abnorm...
Feb 1, 2025ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving above 50 MPH, the v...
Jan 30, 2025ENGINEEngine burning excess oil causing engine to go in safety mode and preventing car to go over 25 miles...
Nov 29, 2024ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMEngine loss of power while on highway. When tried to excelerate engine sputtered, going up small in...
Sep 3, 2024ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMEngine light continues to turn on after taking it to shop multiple times and no one can find the pro...
Aug 28, 2024ENGINEThe contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, th...
May 1, 2024ENGINEENGINE PISTON FAILURE cannot get it fixed new engine on order 5 weeks now chevy will not even talk a...
Jan 24, 2024ENGINEVehicle stalling, smell of fuel in oil. Dealer reported - high-pressure fuel pump failure, excessi...
Jan 15, 2024ENGINEThis model has an acceleration problem like its older counterparts. While on the interstate and in t...

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