NHTSA Complaint #11644962 — 2020 CHEVROLET EQUINOX SERVICE BRAKES

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11644962
Vehicle	2020 CHEVROLET EQUINOX
Component	SERVICE BRAKES
Date of Incident	February 25, 2025
Date Filed	February 26, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

Unknown, My wife was driving my 2020 Chevy equinox on the freeway when suddenly the vehicle shut down with no warning signs ..she tried to turn on the emergency lights and did not function slowly she yield to other lanes and cars honking she safely made it to the side of the freeway..she tried to turn the car and did not wanted to restart everything shutdown .she call roadside assistance..they came and try to give her a jumpstart and it fail.they tried to tow it and they couldn't cause the brakes were also locked..This.was a scary situation that would had cause major accident.

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