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Buying a used 2020 Chevrolet Equinox? Check these 4 recalls first
Recalls repeat the prior year's two critical items — a fuel tank seam that can leak gasoline and a transmission fluid leak — plus a high-rated recall for rear brakes that can drag and overheat, and blocked child seat anchors. None require stop-driving or parking outside. NHTSA lists 306 unverified complaints (20 crashes, 7 fires, 12 injuries), and service brakes leads at 109, which lines up directly with the dragging rear brake recall.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Check the VIN for the fuel tank seam and transmission leak recall completions
- Feel the rear wheels for heat after a drive and ask about rear brake or caliper replacement
- If you use car seats, confirm the LATCH anchors are accessible
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Chevrolet dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2020 Chevrolet Equinox
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Equinox fuel tank seam may leak gasoline | Fuel System, Gasoline | critical |
| Chevy, Buick, GMC, Cadillac: Transmission Fluid Leak Risk | Power Train | critical |
| Chevrolet Equinox rear brakes may drag and overheat | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | high |
| Chevy Equinox and GMC Terrain child seat anchors blocked | Child Seat | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
306 complaints filed for this model year, including 20 mentioning a crash, 7 a fire and 12 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 109 | Yes |
| Engine | 87 | None found |
| Fuel System | 50 | Yes |
| Electrical System | 41 | None found |
| Power Train | 39 | Yes |
| Speed Control | 15 | None found |