2020 Chevrolet Equinox Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 3%of 318 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 86,040miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2020 Chevrolet Equinox, 3% of the 318 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 86,040 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the check engine, traction control, and stability control warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local Advance Auto Store and was diagnosed with a fuel injector failure. The fuel injectors were replaced, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The local dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 92,080.”
NHTSA complaint #11674455, filed 2025-07, 92,080 miles“The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road. The vehicle was temporarily restarted. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with PCV failure. The vehicle was not repaired and was sold due to the cost of the repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 74,400.”
NHTSA complaint #11726417, filed 2026-03, 74,400 miles“The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while exiting the highway at 50 MPH, the brake pedal had hardened and the contact could not depress the brake pedal. Several brake warning messages appeared on the instrument panel. The contact shifted the vehicle into neutral(N) and pulled into a parking lot to allow the vehicle to coast to a stop. Once the vehicle slowed to a complete stop, the contact shut off the vehicle. The vehicle failed to restart after multiple attempts. …”
NHTSA complaint #11613489, filed 2024-09, 100,000 miles“The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle failed to accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. The message “Reduced Engine Power” was displayed. The vehicle did not require a restart to resume operation. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed, and it was determined that the wastegate actuator had failed and needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that the coolant inside the actuator had frozen due to the local low temperatures. …”
NHTSA complaint #11698633, filed 2025-11, 103,000 miles“The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 55 MPH, he depressed the brake pedal however, the vehicle failed to respond. As a result, the contact had to apply pressure and pumped the brake pedal approximately ten to fifteen times before the vehicle stopped. The contact then engaged the parking brake. The vehicle was taken to Tires Plus where it was diagnosed that the brake vacuum pump had exploded and caused damage to the camshaft. The vehicle was not repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11517126, filed 2023-04, 80,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10251890Mar 13, 2024This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank…
- 10250775Feb 22, 2024This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large…
- 10250546Feb 15, 2024This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the charge air cooler due to moisture getting inside of it and causing a malfunction indicator lamp illuminated with DTC…
- 10250505Feb 7, 2024This service bulletin provides information on the cold start control system in DI engines to reduce cold start emissions and improve fuel economy.
- 10250503Feb 7, 2024This bulletin provides information on Engine Concerns that could result from lack of scheduled maintenance, improper service or aftermarket calibrations.
- 10250347Feb 2, 2024This Warranty Admin service bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and for Dealers Required to Contact the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and…
- 10250274Jan 29, 2024This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the radiator brackets if found loose to correct a customer concern of excessive vibration in the steering wheel or seat or…
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 1% |
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 | 4 | 2% |
| 2021 | 2 | 2% |
| 2020 | 9 | 3% |
| 2019 | 5 | 2% |
| 2018 | 9 | 2% |
| 2017 | 16 | 6% |
| 2016 | 9 | 2% |
| 2015 | 4 | 1% |
| 2014 | 12 | 2% |
| 2013 | 10 | 1% |
| 2012 | 8 | 1% |
| 2011 | 34 | 4% |
| 2010 | 31 | 4% |
| 2008 | 8 | 2% |
| 2007 | 17 | 2% |
| 2006 | 60 | 9% |
| 2005 | 111 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2020 Chevrolet Equinox
113 complaintsEngine
93 complaintsFuel system
58 complaintsOther or unknown
47 complaintsElectrical system
43 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
40 complaintsVehicle speed control
15 complaintsForward collision avoidance
14 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsSuspension
11 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsWheels
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2020 Chevrolet Equinox
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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