Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2020 Chevrolet Equinox has 30 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 1 powertrain-related recall.
30
Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026
20V668000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Ter...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | Multiple times (Friday, March 27, Monday March 30, 2026) we have had the 2020 Equinox fail to accele... |
| Feb 12, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | I keep loosing power and get the message "Engine Power Reduced" and the car stops while driving down... |
| Jan 30, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that after coming to a complete stop, ... |
| Dec 5, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Forward collision system dint notify of an object infront , also breaks locked up when used .Air bag... |
| Nov 10, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The Engine Power Reduced Sensor came on and the gas pedal was hard to push so we took the car to a C... |
| Oct 9, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Pulling into traffic car stalled without warning. Went from about 25 MPH to a complete stop in appro... |
| Nov 19, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the accelerator ... |
| Aug 20, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | When pressing the gas pedal, my Equinox does not accelerate and move forward. It takes approximately... |
| Jul 2, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed... |
| May 8, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES | I received a service brake module warning and then the vehicle became difficult to stop. I was not t... |
| Apr 26, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | I was operating the vehicle when it suddenly shut off in traffic. I attempted to restart the vehicle... |
| Apr 4, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving at approximately 35 MPH,... |
| Dec 4, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Power Train: I purchased a 2020 Chevrolet Equinox LS in January 2023. For the past 4 to 7 months the... |
| Jun 6, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Car will not accelerate over 25mph…oil leaking from somewhere…car starts rattling and making putt no... |
| Jun 5, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | PROBLEMS WITH ENGINE—replaced now transmission issues. UNKNOWN—everything that’s recalled I’m havi... |
| Apr 10, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | The equinox completely lost power (engine AND electrical) turned off while the vehicle was in drive ... |
| Oct 17, 2022 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Engine power reduced keeps appearing Check engine light still on after oil change Oil is always emp... |
| Sep 18, 2022 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | This vehicle starts glitching after exposure to rain. All of the gauges start going up and down, and... |
| Mar 23, 2022 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | March 8, 2022 Purchased the 2020 Chevy Equinox March 23, 2022 The car was jerking while driving maki... |
| Feb 21, 2022 | POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | When my car is parked (no emergency brake on) on a SLIGHT incline & the driveway is completely dry, ... |