2020 Chevrolet Equinox Service Brakes Problems
Owners have filed 99 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes problems on the 2020 Chevrolet Equinox, 32% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 6,550 miles. The words owners use most often: “vacuum pump” (34% of reports).
- 99service brakes complaints
- 6,550median miles at failure
- 8mention a crash
- 4mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 39%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Vacuum pump: mentioned in 34 of 99 complaints (34%)
- Brake assist: mentioned in 24 of 99 complaints (24%)
- Hard push: mentioned in 8 of 99 complaints (8%)
- Pedal became: mentioned in 7 of 99 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do service brakes problems happen?
Based on 13 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 99 complaints, 8 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 4 an injury.
Chevrolet Equinox service brakes complaints by model year
| Model year | Service Brakes complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Equinox | 18 | 25% | 1,100 |
| 2025 Equinox | 26 | 11% | — |
| 2024 Equinox | 11 | 14% | — |
| 2023 Equinox | 14 | 14% | — |
| 2022 Equinox | 6 | 3% | — |
| 2021 Equinox | 8 | 8% | 10,998 |
| 2020 Equinox | 99 | 32% | 6,550 |
| 2019 Equinox | 70 | 23% | 10,500 |
| 2018 Equinox | 118 | 29% | 62,144 |
| 2017 Equinox | 7 | 3% | 35,000 |
| 2016 Equinox | 5 | 1% | 22,000 |
| 2015 Equinox | 15 | 2% | 35,700 |
| 2014 Equinox | 12 | 2% | 7,300 |
| 2013 Equinox | 12 | 2% | 14,693 |
| 2012 Equinox | 12 | 2% | 60,500 |
| 2011 Equinox | 24 | 3% | 82,412 |
| 2010 Equinox | 22 | 3% | 82,417 |
| 2009 Equinox | 2 | 2% | 70,000 |
| 2008 Equinox | 6 | 2% | 47,107 |
| 2007 Equinox | 17 | 2% | 87,932 |
| 2006 Equinox | 63 | 9% | 100,000 |
| 2005 Equinox | 45 | 7% | 94,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper
Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Equinox vehicles. The rear brake calipers may have been produced with an incorrect lubricant, potentially causing the rubber seals to swell and the brakes to drag.
Risk: Brake drag may result in overheating of the brake pads, affecting the braking ability and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear brake calipers, including the brake hose gasket, brake fluid and wheel to hub lubricant, free of charge. The recall began October 29, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438. GM's number for this recall is N192270920.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Vacuum Pump failed, Camshaft is broken. When vacuum pump failed there were no brakes and no warning. Almost flew off a bridge.
Unknown
While operating my vehicle, I experienced a sudden, catastrophic failure of the power-assisted braking system. The brake pedal completely lost hydraulic pressure, plunging effortlessly all the way to the floorboard. The vehicle failed to respond to normal foot-pedal application. Emergency stopping…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2020 Chevrolet Equinoxs have service brakes problems?
No. NHTSA has 99 owner complaints about service brakes for the 2020 Chevrolet Equinox (32% of the 314 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2020 Chevrolet Equinox service brakes?
Yes: 1 safety recall list service brakes. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do service brakes problems start?
The median reported mileage is 6,550 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about service brakes problems on the 2020 Chevrolet Equinox?
The most frequent phrase is “vacuum pump”, in 34 of 99 complaints, followed by “brake assist” (24).
Other 2020 Chevrolet Equinox problems
See all 2020 Chevrolet Equinox problems or service brakes problems across all Equinox years.