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2020 Chevrolet Equinox Latches, locks and linkages Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
1%of 318 total for the year
Median mileage
32,050miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2020 Chevrolet Equinox, 1% of the 318 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 32,050 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.

“Vehicle intermittent brake catches, lights come sometimes, door locks open and close, engine light comes on and last time system locked completely and could get vehicle into gear. Had to have it towed. Second time into dealer service, now on 4th week and GM factory unable to determine problem and solution. Copy of my letter sent to General Motors for remedy of my Equinox problems not solved. Consumer's 2020 Chevrolet Equinox has developed multiple defects that cannot be fixed.. …”

NHTSA complaint #11465422, filed 2022-05

“The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the turn signal flashed two or three times and then stopped. In addition, the doors independently locked and unlocked, and the TPMS sensors were inoperable. The contact stated that when the failure occurred, the front headlights flashed off and came back on. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 32,050.”

NHTSA complaint #11714012, filed 2026-01, 32,050 miles

Latches, locks and linkages: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202411%
202211%
202111%
202021%
201210%
201051%
2008185%
200720%
200620%
200551%

Other parts of the 2020 Chevrolet Equinox

Brakes
113 complaints
Engine
93 complaints
Fuel system
58 complaints
Other or unknown
47 complaints
Electrical system
43 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
40 complaints
Vehicle speed control
15 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
14 complaints
Steering
13 complaints
Suspension
11 complaints
Engine cooling
9 complaints
Air bags
8 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2020 Chevrolet Equinox

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 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