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2020 Chevrolet Equinox

2020 Chevy Equinox: brakes and engine top owner complaints

Owners filed 281 complaints with NHTSA. Brakes are the biggest concern at 35% of reports, tied to 8 crashes and 5 injuries. Engine trouble is next at 27%, followed by the fuel/propulsion system at 17%, then power train and electrical at 13% each. A few reports involved a fire across the engine, brake, and fuel systems. No deaths were reported.

Most reported areas

Service Brakes safety 35%
The top complaint area: 98 reports (35%). Linked to 8 crashes, 5 injuries, and 2 fires, so it is the one to inspect most carefully before buying.
Engine safety 27%
Second most reported: 76 reports (27%), tied to 3 crashes, 3 fires, and 1 injury. Watch for any engine warning, loss of power, or burning smell.
Fuel/Propulsion System safety 17%
48 reports (17%), with 1 crash and 1 fire. Worth a close look at how the car responds to the gas pedal.
Power Train safety 13%
37 reports (13%), tied to 3 crashes. Test how the car drives and shifts under load.
Electrical System safety 13%
36 reports (13%), with 1 crash. Check that locks, fobs, and electronics all work.

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 281 complaints

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General information compiled from public NHTSA complaint data, for reference only, not professional advice and not reviewed by automotive experts. Verify before acting; Studio AM is not responsible for decisions made from it.