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3GNAXKEV4LS••••••2020 Chevrolet EQUINOX
This build draws 3.8× more complaints than the average 2020 Chevrolet EQUINOX build (7 vs 2).
7on this build
297on the model
161builds in total
1involved a fire
Most reportedEngine 4Service Brakes 4Forward Collision Avoidance 1Hydraulic 1
What owners of this build wrote
Unknown Or OtherfireJan 2022
Vehicle caught fire while parked and turned off
Service BrakesSep 2025
With the vehicle around 73,000 and while driving on the highway, the brake system failed to fully function. Using extreme pressure to compress the brakes the vehicle finally slowed and came to a stop with out injury or vehicle accident. After getting the vehicle moved to an…
EngineJan 2025
Engine burning excess oil causing engine to go in safety mode and preventing car to go over 25 miles per hr. This happen on a major highway with two kids in the car and was almost rear ended. Took to dealership who has recieved bulletins regarding this issue and will repair the…
Service BrakesAug 2024
I have 149,000 miles in this car. In my lifetime of being the one owner and purchasing this car brand new the vacuum pump has failed five times. Twice now resulting in blown engines. And still no recalls
Service BrakesJul 2024
The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while exiting the highway at 50 MPH, the brake pedal had hardened and the contact could not depress the brake pedal. Several brake warning messages appeared on the instrument panel. The contact shifted the…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 3GNAXKEV4LS516818 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.