2020 CHEVROLET EQUINOX Structurebody Problems
5 NHTSA complaints on file
Structurebody Issues in the 2020 CHEVROLET EQUINOX
5 structurebody complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2020 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. Of these, 2 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 2 resulted in injury.
5
Complaints
2
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Structurebody Complaints
The sunroof drains on my vehicle keep getting clogged with debris even though I don't open the sunroof. I have had to get the drains blown out every 1 to 2 months when I find water in the rear cargo area. Attached are invoices from the dealership showing the work done and how often. An Engineer from GM has determined on April 10th that if these drains are frequently clogged, then it is a "Vehicle Concern". GM says that this is a maintenance issue. However, THEY have been doing this "maintenance" ever 1 to 2 months and the drains keep getting blocked. This can't be right! I don't want mold to grow in my car. A prior Equinox that I owned was "totaled" by my insurance company because water leaked into that car and mold grew in the interior.
TL* THE CONTACT'S FINANCE LEASED A 2020 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD WOBBLE UNCONTROLLABLY UPON HITTING A BUMP WHILE DRIVING AT HIGH RATES OF SPEED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO CHEVROLET 112(2096 NY-112, MEDFORD, NY 11763) WHERE A MECHANIC INFORMED HIM THAT THEY WERE AWARE OF THE FAILURE; HOWEVER, THERE WAS NO REMEDY FOR THE DEFECT. HE WAS ALSO INFORMED THAT THEY WOULD HAVE AN INTERIM REPAIR FOR THE FAILURE WHICH THEY WOULD RELEASE IN THE FIRST PART OF 2021. THE CONTACT THEN INFORMED THE DEALER THAT HE NO LONGER WANTED TO LEASE THE VEHICLE; THE CONTACT WAS THEN DIRECTED TO THE MANUFACTURER FOR ASSISTANCE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE AND GAVE HIM THE SAME INFORMATION AS THE DEALER; THEY OFFERED NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE HAD YET TO BE REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 3,500.
I PURCHASED THE 2020 EQUINOX SUV. IMMEDIATELY LEAVING THE DEALERSHIP AFTER A HEAVY RAIN THE SUV WASN'T ABLE TO STOP WHEN I APPLIED THE BREAKS & APPROACHED A STOP SIGN ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY AND I WAS STRUCK ON THE DRIVER SIDE OF THE CAR. I WOKE UP IN A TRAUMA CENTER IN SPRINGFIELD MO. THE VEHICLE HAD 84 MILES ON IT. $17,500 IN DAMAGE NOT INCLUDING SERIOUS INJURIES NOT JUST TO MYSELF BUT THE CAR THAT STRUCK ME. I WAS ALSO SITED A TICKET FROM THE MISSOURI HIGHWAY PATROL FOR FAILURE TO STOP AT A STOP SIGN, THOUGH I APPLIED THE BREAKS WITH ENOUGH FORCE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. I STILL HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE BREAKS IN WET/COLD CLIMATES. IT'S TERRIFYING
AS THIS CAR WAS BEING DRIVEN DOWN THE HIGHWAY, ABOUT 10 MINUTES INTO MY DRIVE, SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM THE VEHICLE, I PULLED OVER, A PASSER BY RAN OVER TO ME TELLING ME TO GET OUT OF THE VEHICLE THAT FLAMES WERE SHOOTING OUT OF THE BOTTOM. AS SOON AS I EXITED THE CAR, THE ENTIRE CAR WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE ENTIRE CAR WAS BURNED TO THE GROUND. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. GM REFUSED TO RECALL THIS VEHICLE OR TO TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILITY.
PULLING OUT OF CARWASH.TURNING LEFT IN CARWASH LOT. CAR ENGINE REVED UP, CAR LUNGED FORWARD AT HIGH SPEED. SLAMMED ON BRAKE BUT BRAKE PEDAL WENT RIGHT TO THE FLOOR. CAR THEN SIDE SWIPED CARWASH VACUUM SYSTEM ON PASSENGER SIDE SCRAPING AND DENTING BOTH PASSENGER SIDE DOORS. THREW CAR INTO PARK AND SHUT OFF ENGINE TO STOP WAITED 5 MINUTES. TURNED CAR BACK ON PUT CAR IN DRIVE. SLOWLY MOVED AND PUT BRAKE ON. BRAKES WORKED. DROVE 5 MILES TO GET HOME. NOW AFRAID TO DRIVE CAR.
Other 2020 CHEVROLET EQUINOX Problem Areas
Service Brakes
80 complaints
Engine
69 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
45 complaints
Unknown Or Other
36 complaints
Electrical System
33 complaints
Power Train
32 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
12 complaints
Suspension
10 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking
9 complaints
Steering
9 complaints
Air Bags
7 complaints
Wheels
7 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
5 complaints
Exterior Lighting
5 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control
4 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
4 complaints
Seat Belts
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum
3 complaints
Chest Clip Buckle Harness
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginecrankcamshaft Position Sensor
2 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance Warnings
2 complaints
Lane Departure Blind Spot Detection
2 complaints
Back Over Prevention Sensing System Camera
1 complaint
Back Over Prevention Warnings
1 complaint
Back Over Preventionwarningsexternalpedestrian Alert
1 complaint
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
1 complaint
Electrical Systemadasdriver Monitoringsoftware
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcrankcase Pcv
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalinfotainment
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
1 complaint
Forward Collision Avoidance
1 complaint
Lane Departure Assist
1 complaint
Lane Departure Warning
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslock
1 complaint
Parking Brake
1 complaint
Seats
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuumhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Steeringelectric Power Assist System
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
1 complaint
Tires
1 complaint
Traction Control System
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemcompressor
1 complaint
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
1 complaint