2020 Chevrolet Equinox vs 2022 Chevrolet Equinox
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2020 Chevrolet Equinox | 2022 Chevrolet Equinox |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 299 | 158 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 852 | 649 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 20 | 13 |
| Fire reports | 7 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 24–28 | 27–28 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 23,300 mi | 24,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Equinox | Chevrolet Equinox |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 50 | 65 |
| Engine | 84 | 25 |
| Service Brakes | 96 | 3 |
| Electrical System | 39 | 20 |
| Power Train | 38 | 10 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 6 | 30 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 14 | 5 |
| Steering | 13 | 5 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 41 | 34 |
| Stalling | 32 | 48 |
| Vibration / shaking | 18 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 13 | 12 |
| Brake problems | 13 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 8 | 5 |
| Won’t start | 6 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 5 | 0 |
2020 Chevrolet Equinox
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.