2020 Chevrolet Equinox Engine Problems
NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How engine ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 294 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2020 Chevrolet Equinox overview page.
What owners report
“Vehicle had 3 warning go off while driving. Vehicle engine is shaking. It decelerate and I couldnât go over 35. No power going up hill…”NHTSA complaint 11500053 — filed 01/04/2023
“The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving into her driveway, the vehicle lost motive power with the check engine warning…”NHTSA complaint 11497450 — filed 12/14/2022
“1.Vacuum pump and exhaust camshaft failed. 2.No, service center kept the parts. 3.Vehicle stopped operating while driving putting driver, passengers and public safety at risk…”NHTSA complaint 11490075 — filed 10/19/2022
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Engine complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2020 Chevrolet Equinox have engine problems?
Engine is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2020 Chevrolet Equinox: 81 of 294 complaints on file (27.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2020 Chevrolet Equinox have in total?
294 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 20 involved a crash, 7 involved a fire, 12 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's engine category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
