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2020 Chevrolet Equinox recalls

4 recalls are on record with NHTSA for the 2020 Chevrolet Equinox.

4 Open recalls
278 Complaints
0 Fire reports
0 Crash reports

Recall details

Recall POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION #20V668000 Reported 29/10/2020

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.

Free 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.

Recall FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY #19V667000 Reported 19/09/2019

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.

Free 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.

Recall SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER #19V704000 Reported 03/10/2019

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.

Free 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.

Recall CHILD SEAT:VEHICLE LATCH ANCHOR #23V339000 Reported 11/05/2023

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.

Free 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.

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What owners complain about

Top components in 278 NHTSA complaints for the 2020 Chevrolet Equinox.

SERVICE BRAKES 67
POWER TRAIN 32
ENGINE 31
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 26
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 25
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 25
STEERING 12
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 9

Frequently asked

How many recalls does the 2020 Chevrolet Equinox have?

4 recalls are on record with NHTSA for the 2020 Chevrolet Equinox. Recall repairs are always free at a franchise dealer.

Do I have to pay to fix a Chevrolet recall?

No. Federal law requires manufacturers to repair safety recalls for free at any authorized dealer, regardless of who owns the vehicle or its warranty status.

Is this recall list specific to my VIN?

This page lists recalls reported to NHTSA for every 2020 Chevrolet Equinox. To confirm whether a recall is still open for one specific VIN, enter it in our decoder or check with Chevrolet. NHTSA has no public by-VIN recall feed, so we look up the make, model, and year.

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