2020 Chevrolet Equinox vs 2021 Chevrolet Equinox
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2020 Chevrolet Equinox | 2021 Chevrolet Equinox |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 306 | 94 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 853 | 695 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 20 | 6 |
| Fire reports | 7 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 24–28 | 27–28 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 27,500 mi | 60,686 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Equinox | Chevrolet Equinox |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 97 | 7 |
| Engine | 87 | 16 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 50 | 16 |
| Electrical System | 41 | 17 |
| Power Train | 39 | 17 |
| Steering | 13 | 4 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 14 | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 15 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 41 | 14 |
| Stalling | 32 | 13 |
| Vibration / shaking | 18 | 8 |
| Brake problems | 14 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 13 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 8 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 6 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 6 | 7 |
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.