2020 Chevrolet Equinox service brakes, hydraulic problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2020 Chevrolet Equinox — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving 80 MPH, the message “Service Brake Assist” warning light illuminated twice. The contact stated that while attempting to depress the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to respond as needed, causing the contact to engage…”
filed Jul 27, 2026
“The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 MPH and approaching a stop sign, the brake pedal was depressed and there was a thumping sound coming from the brake pedal, with the message “Service Brake Assist” was displayed. The vehicle was taken to…”
filed Jul 2, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Rear brake calipers may have been produced with an incorrect lubricant, potentially…Campaign 19V704000 · Oct 3, 2019
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Equinox years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Equinox | 2 | 3% |
| 2025 Equinox | 1 | 0% |
| 2024 Equinox | 2 | 3% |
| 2023 Equinox | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 Equinox | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 Equinox | 13 | 4% |
| 2018 Equinox | 14 | 4% |
| 2017 Equinox | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 Equinox | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 Equinox | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 Equinox | 1 | 0% |
| 2012 Equinox | 1 | 0% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2020 Chevrolet Equinox
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.