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2020 Chevrolet Equinox Lights Problems

4 owner-reported lights complaints from NHTSA data

4
Complaints
Jan 2026Dec 2019
Date Range

Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (4)

highEXTERIOR LIGHTING,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Filed: Jan 2026

Your turn signals stopped working after flashing only two or three times while driving. At the same time, your doors kept locking and unlocking on their own, your tire pressure monitoring system stopped working, and your headlights flickered off and back on. This happened around 32,050 miles on your 2020 Chevrolet Equinox. The issue may involve checking your vehicle's electrical system, door lock actuators, and tire pressure sensors for proper function.

NHTSA #: 11714012
mediumEXTERIOR LIGHTING,SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Sep 2025

On August 3rd, while driving on the freeway at 55mph, my vehicle's brakes became extremely stiff, and I could not press them down to engage the braking system. I was about to collide with the vehicle in front of me, so I quickly veered right without looking because I had no time. After moving to the right, the brakes finally slowed the vehicle to around 40mph. Luckily, the traffic light turned green, allowing me to continue moving with the remaining momentum. As I attempted to take a turn on a bridge above the freeway, the steering wheel became stiff. At this point, I was unsure whether I could turn the car at that speed with the steering not responding. I need General Motors and Chevrolet to take action on the severity of the situation and make the necessary and appropriate restitution to me for the traumatic and physical injuries sustained during the incident. For the amount of time I've been without a vehicle, I am now running high risk of loosing my job. $3,700. is what they are charging me, which is conveniently not under warranty. When consistently stating that no one really sure what's covered and what's not covered.

NHTSA #: 11684972
mediumEXTERIOR LIGHTING
Filed: Sep 2021

We purchased the car with an option package the specifically included fog lights. Because of local weather conditions and reduced driving related to the pandemic, we never had the need to use the fog lights. Recently, we were driving in the Finger Lake region of New York at night when fog started to form. That's when we realized the car was built with no fog light switch. Since returning home, I checked another car like it in the neighborhood. It too was built with fog lights and no fog light switch. I checked with GM and they indicated that there should be a specific control button to turn the fog lights on and off. It would be nice to be able to use the equipped fog lights when driving conditions include fog.

NHTSA #: 11431732
mediumEXTERIOR LIGHTING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Dec 2019

THE SECOND DAY AFTER PURCHASING MY VEHICLE AS I WAS DRIVING DOWN A CITY STREET, ACCELERATING, THE CAR STARTED TO FILL UP WITH GAS FUMES!

NHTSA #: 11290867

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