2020 Chevrolet Equinox Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 58about this part
- Share
- 18%of 318 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 33,808miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 58 complaints about the fuel system of the 2020 Chevrolet Equinox, 18% of the 318 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 33,808 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When we bought the 2020 Equinox on january 20, 2020 the check engine light came on and they kept it 2 days diagnosing it and it said a fuel system problem and they told us that they contacted GM engineers who were looking into it and to go ahead and drive it with the light on till they got back with us. It has continued to stay on I had the code read again and it is a p2365 fuel pump a low flow/performance code. …”
NHTSA complaint #11385241, filed 2020-12, 16 miles“I started having issues with my car stalling, there was no acceleration and the car was shaking. When the car was stopped, there was also shaking. After the car would get going, the shaking would stop, but whenever I stopped the problem would persist. I have my car at the dealer right now for 4 days. They are telling me the motor seems to be consuming too much oil and that the motor is shot, they are accusing me of not keeping up with oil changes, which is not true, and that I am responsible for the cost of repairs. …”
NHTSA complaint #11403935, filed 2021-03, 14,000 miles“Pulling out of carwash.turning left in carwash lot. Car engine reved up, car lunged forward at high speed. Slammed on brake but brake pedal went right to the floor. Car then side swiped carwash vacuum system on passenger side scraping and denting both passenger side doors. Threw car into park and shut off engine to stop waited 5 minutes. Turned car back on put car in drive. Slowly moved and put brake on. Brakes worked. Drove 5 miles to get home. Now afraid to drive car.”
NHTSA complaint #11362740, filed 2020-10, 6,550 miles“The same part that is causing a recall for 2021-22 models just went out on my 2020. Why aren't the 2020's recalled? This is causing it to be hard to get the part. It's the fuel pump control module. 2020's need to be included in this recall. My car is only 4 years old, and is just past the warranty (47k miles). I should not be having such trouble with it.”
NHTSA complaint #11588065, filed 2024-05“A go's threw gas really fast the brakes drag and when it starts/stop it acts funny like it has a hard time starting/stopping and my suspension every time I go over something there's clunking started at 34000 miles when I got it from the dealership and I only have 52,000 miles on it it shouldn't be doing that yet”
NHTSA complaint #11688607, filed 2025-09Related recalls
- 19V667000Sep 19, 2019General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Chevrolet Equinox all-wheel drive vehicles. The fuel tanks may have been manufactured with an…Covers: Chevrolet Equinox 2019–2020
Related service bulletins
- 11017173Mar 21, 2025This informational bulletin instructs the tech when fuel/fluid is needed to be tested and where it can be sent for analysis.
- 11007095Aug 7, 2024This bulletin provides information on the TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline Licensed Brands and the TOP TIER Diesel Fuel Licensed Brands that are recommended for use in all GM vehicles…
- 11004727Jun 29, 2024This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 11004761Jun 28, 2024This service 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 or…
- 10253061Mar 4, 2024This Preliminary information communicates that when removing the fuel line jumper hose care should be taken to be sure the line is reinstalled correctly to avoid a no/low fuel…
- 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.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 6% |
| 2025 | 16 | 7% |
| 2024 | 26 | 31% |
| 2023 | 51 | 52% |
| 2022 | 115 | 62% |
| 2021 | 25 | 25% |
| 2020 | 58 | 18% |
| 2019 | 48 | 15% |
| 2018 | 41 | 10% |
| 2017 | 21 | 8% |
| 2016 | 21 | 5% |
| 2015 | 35 | 5% |
| 2014 | 35 | 6% |
| 2013 | 45 | 6% |
| 2012 | 54 | 8% |
| 2011 | 75 | 10% |
| 2010 | 48 | 6% |
| 2009 | 12 | 13% |
| 2008 | 48 | 13% |
| 2007 | 244 | 36% |
| 2006 | 19 | 3% |
| 2005 | 36 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2020 Chevrolet Equinox
113 complaintsEngine
93 complaintsOther or unknown
47 complaintsElectrical system
43 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
40 complaintsVehicle speed control
15 complaintsForward collision avoidance
14 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsSuspension
11 complaintsEngine cooling
9 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology