2020 Chevrolet Equinox Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 2%of 318 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 4,250miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the body and structure of the 2020 Chevrolet Equinox, 2% of the 318 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 4,250 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“As this car was being driven down the highway, about 10 minutes into my drive, smoke started coming from the vehicle, I pulled over, a passer by ran over to me telling me to get out of the vehicle that flames were shooting out of the bottom. As soon as I exited the car, the entire car was engulfed in flames. The entire car was burned to the ground. The fire department was called and extinguished the fire. Gm refused to recall this vehicle or to take any responsibility.”
NHTSA complaint #11376144, filed 2020-11, 5,000 miles“I purchased the 2020 Equinox SUV. Immediately leaving the dealership after a heavy rain the SUV wasn't able to stop when I applied the breaks & approached a stop sign on a major highway and I was struck on the driver side of the car. I woke up in a trauma center in springfield mo. The vehicle had 84 miles on it. $17,500 in damage not including serious injuries not just to myself but the car that struck me. I was also sited a ticket from the missouri highway patrol for failure to stop at a stop sign, though I applied the breaks with enough force to stop the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #11376913, filed 2020-11, 83 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 sunroof drains on my vehicle keep getting clogged with debris even though I don't open the sunroof. I have had to get the drains blown out every 1 to 2 months when I find water in the rear cargo area. Attached are invoices from the dealership showing the work done and how often. An Engineer from GM has determined on April 10th that if these drains are frequently clogged, then it is a Vehicle Concern . GM says that this is a maintenance issue. However, THEY have been doing this maintenance ever 1 to 2 months and the drains keep getting blocked. This can't be right! …”
NHTSA complaint #11583061, filed 2024-04Related service bulletins
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- 11014238Jan 30, 2025This warranty administration service bulletin provides information about GM Accessories - Dealer-Installed, Repaired or Replaced During Warranty Coverage Period.
- 11011853Nov 14, 2024This technical bulletin provides a procedure to correct a customer concern of a High Pitch Whine Noise Coming from Front Instrument Panel (IP) Speakers.
- 11011709Nov 5, 2024This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 11010493Oct 5, 2024This warranty administration service bulletin provides information about GM Accessories - Dealer-Installed, Repaired or Replaced During Warranty Coverage Period.
- 11009764Sep 21, 2024This service bulletin provides information on Concerns or Questions Regarding Installation of Dealer Installed Accessories.
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- 11001782May 31, 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…
- 11000550May 3, 2024This service bulletin provides information about GM Accessories - Dealer-Installed, Repaired or Replaced During Warranty Coverage Period.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1% |
| 2025 | 4 | 2% |
| 2024 | 3 | 4% |
| 2023 | 2 | 2% |
| 2022 | 5 | 3% |
| 2021 | 5 | 5% |
| 2020 | 6 | 2% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 | 17 | 4% |
| 2017 | 5 | 2% |
| 2016 | 6 | 2% |
| 2015 | 10 | 1% |
| 2014 | 9 | 2% |
| 2013 | 11 | 1% |
| 2012 | 26 | 4% |
| 2011 | 15 | 2% |
| 2010 | 22 | 3% |
| 2009 | 3 | 3% |
| 2008 | 33 | 9% |
| 2007 | 35 | 5% |
| 2006 | 22 | 3% |
| 2005 | 34 | 5% |
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 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsAir bags
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2020 Chevrolet Equinox
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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