2020 Chevrolet Equinox Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 2%of 318 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 5,874miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the wheels of the 2020 Chevrolet Equinox, 2% of the 318 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 5,874 miles. 1 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.
“While driving, the tires felt like they were being locked up to keep from fishtailing even though roads were clear and dry with normal acceleration. After driving, parked vehicle and sat in it for an hour. Afterwards, turned vehicle on and the screen stated to service ESC. Stabilitrak, lane assist, and parking assist light came on. After a couple hours with the vehicle off and drove a block, the warning lights turned off and became normal. …”
NHTSA complaint #11301527, filed 2020-01, 5,874 miles“The spare tire from the factory doesn’t clear the brake caliper on the front hub. Was on a major highway in the rain and at nighttime with a flat tire. I went to put the spare on and it didn’t fit over the caliber. Had to put the flat back on then take the tire off the rear and put the spare on the rear and use the good rear tire to put on the front because the spare didn’t fit. I called GM they put a case together and I had the car looked at from the dealership with now outcome as of the date of this complaint.”
NHTSA complaint #11455865, filed 2022-03“My car notified me that i had a low tire. I put air in it. A few days later i would get another notification my tire was low I had a slow leak in my tire. Took tire into tire shop and was told my rim was cracked on the inside. I am still under factory warranty. I called the dealership and was told to bring the rim/tire and the vehicle in so they could take pictures of the crack in the rim, the car and the vin #. The service tech submitted everything to GM. GM denied the claim and said it was not a defect on their end. …”
NHTSA complaint #11484319, filed 2022-09“The car shakes between 30-40 MPH, with or without acceleration. I’ve done a lot of research on this issue many people are having the same issue and can’t find a solution.”
NHTSA complaint #11595193, filed 2024-06“Car has been brought in three times for wobble at speeds of 39 mph accelerating shaking steering wheel. Dealer continues to just add weights to tires and problem does not go away.”
NHTSA complaint #11458290, filed 2022-03Related service bulletins
- 11026104Jun 7, 2025This service bulletin provides information on Tire Sidewall Irregularities.
- 11017016Mar 14, 2025This service bulletin provides a procedure on how to clean and resurface aluminum wheel bead seats for vehicles that have the condition of Tire Slowly Goes Flat, Tire Air Loss…
- 11015409Feb 25, 2025This service bulletin provides information on Wheel Alignment Specifications, Requirements and Recommendations for GM Vehicles.
- 11014230Jan 31, 2025This 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.
- 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.
- 11006395Aug 15, 2024This preliminary information discusses driver assist functions that may be disabled due to incorrect tire size.
- 11006282Jul 22, 2024This service bulletin provides information on Chemical Staining, Pitting, Corrosion and/or Spotted Appearance of Chromed Aluminum Wheels.
- 11000599May 6, 2024This service bulletin provides information for cleaning brake dust off of aluminum or chrome wheels.
- 11000549May 3, 2024This service bulletin provides information on GM Canada New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program for Original Equipment (OE) Tires and PDI installed Limited Production Option (LPO) Tires.
- 10253770Apr 18, 2024This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Tire Radial Force Variation (RFV).
Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 2% |
| 2024 | 2 | 2% |
| 2023 | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 | 2 | 1% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 7 | 2% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 | 13 | 3% |
| 2017 | 4 | 1% |
| 2016 | 5 | 1% |
| 2015 | 6 | 1% |
| 2014 | 2 | 0% |
| 2013 | 5 | 1% |
| 2012 | 11 | 2% |
| 2011 | 6 | 1% |
| 2010 | 8 | 1% |
| 2009 | 3 | 3% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 7 | 1% |
| 2006 | 12 | 2% |
| 2005 | 5 | 1% |
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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