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2020 Chevrolet Equinox brakes problems

The 2020 Chevrolet Equinox has 102 brakes complaints filed with NHTSA — 22% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

102

Brakes complaints

22%

Share of year

8

Crash-involved

1

Related recalls

Brakes complaints by year

Equinox brakes complaints by model year127 complaints2005: 108 complaints2006: 85 complaints2007: 28 complaints2008: 8 complaints2009: 3 complaints2010: 23 complaints2011: 27 complaints2012: 14 complaints2013: 13 complaints2014: 12 complaints2015: 16 complaints2016: 6 complaints2017: 9 complaints2018: 127 complaints2019: 77 complaints2020: 102 complaints2021: 7 complaints2022: 4 complaints2023: 16 complaints2024: 13 complaints2025: 23 complaints2026: 13 complaints
Equinox brakes complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

19V704000BrakesOctober 3, 2019 · 166 units

Defect

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Equinox vehicles. The rear brake calipers may have been produced with an incorrect lubricant, potentially causing the rubber seals to swell and the brakes to drag.

Consequence

Brake drag may result in overheating of the brake pads, affecting the braking ability and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear brake calipers, including the brake hose gasket, brake fluid and wheel to hub lubricant, free of charge. The recall began October 29, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438. GM's number for this recall is N192270920.

What owners report

“While driving on the freeway at 75 mph my vacuum pump seized and shattered, causing me to loose all breaking power, damaging my engine beyond repair and endangering my life and numerous other drivers on the road. There is a current recall on the particular year, make and model for this issue but my…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · June 29, 2025 · crash

Common questions

How many brakes complaints does the 2020 Chevrolet Equinox have?

NHTSA has 102 complaints about the 2020 Chevrolet Equinox brakes — 22% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2020 Chevrolet Equinox brakes?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the brakes: 19V704000.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.