How many electrical complaints does the 2020 Chevrolet Equinox have?

NHTSA lists 45 Electrical System complaints for the 2020 Equinox, making up 15% of the 308 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2020 Equinox electrical system?

No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to this Electrical System complaint category for the 2020 Equinox.

At what mileage do electrical problems usually start?

The median mileage at failure across these complaints is 3,928.5 miles, meaning issues tend to surface early in ownership.

Did the electrical issues cause any crashes or fires?

NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 fires linked to Electrical System complaints for the 2020 Equinox, with no reported injuries.

How does the 2020 Equinox compare to other years for electrical complaints?

The 2020 model's 45 complaints and 15% share are lower than the 2019 model's 16% share but higher than the 2016 (7%) and 2017 (8%) model years.

2020 Chevrolet Equinox Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 45 Electrical System complaints for the 2020 Chevrolet Equinox, 15% of its 308 total complaints for the year. There is no related recall on file, and the median mileage at failure was 3,928.5 miles.

Electrical System complaints: 45; 15% of 308
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 3,929 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Infotainment screens and radios randomly shut off, flicker, or go black while driving, sometimes disconnecting Bluetooth.
Door locks and key fob systems become unresponsive, in one case locking the owner out in freezing temperatures.
Battery warning messages appear repeatedly within the first few hundred miles, even after a battery replacement under warranty.
Turn signals fail to operate while the center console screen flickers off and on.
Vehicles lose all power momentarily during auto-stop restarts, with wipers activating on their own before the system resets.
A dashboard warning light appears shortly after purchase and requires a dealer reprogramming attempt.

When 2020 Chevrolet Equinox electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 11, 2019, latest Sep 10, 2026.

45 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2019 to Sep 2026; peak Jul 2023 (5).

Electrical System recalls for the 2020 Chevrolet Equinox

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Equinox model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

2005168 (26%)
2006148 (21%)
2007114 (17%)
200883 (22%)
200924 (26%)
201083 (11%)
201175 (10%)
201274 (11%)
201373 (10%)
201448 (9%)
201546 (7%)
201626 (7%)
201721 (8%)
201867 (16%)
201947 (16%)
202045 (15%)
202120 (21%)
202222 (13%)
202312 (13%)
202418 (23%)
202584 (37%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical complaints does the 2020 Chevrolet Equinox have?: NHTSA lists 45 Electrical System complaints for the 2020 Equinox, making up 15% of the 308 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2020 Equinox electrical system?: No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to this Electrical System complaint category for the 2020 Equinox.
At what mileage do electrical problems usually start?: The median mileage at failure across these complaints is 3,928.5 miles, meaning issues tend to surface early in ownership.
Did the electrical issues cause any crashes or fires?: NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 fires linked to Electrical System complaints for the 2020 Equinox, with no reported injuries.
How does the 2020 Equinox compare to other years for electrical complaints?: The 2020 model's 45 complaints and 15% share are lower than the 2019 model's 16% share but higher than the 2016 (7%) and 2017 (8%) model years.