2020 Chevrolet Equinox fuel, hybrid & EV propulsion problems

Related recalls

• Recall 19V667000Sep 19, 2019301 vehicles
  FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

  General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Chevrolet Equinox all-wheel drive vehicles. The fuel tanks may have been manufactured with an improperly sealed seam, possibly allowing fuel to leak along the seam near the fuel inlet.

  Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of the ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

  Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began October 24, 2019. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-586-596-1733. GM's number for this recall is N192271870.

What owners say

1. Filed Sep 22, 202651,000 miGAEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start, but initially the vehicle restarted. The contact was able to drive to the residence, but the vehicle failed to restart. An independent mechanic arrived at the residence and identified a failure with the fuel pump module, Part Number: 13565338, as the cause of the failure. General Motors was contacted by phone and informed that the vehicle was not under recall. The failure mileage…

   NHTSA complaint #11766071 · source
2. Filed Jul 30, 202638,451 miTXTowedEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start as needed. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who replaced the fuel pump and fuel pump control module. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V013000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was…

   NHTSA complaint #11753771 · source
3. Filed Jul 1, 2026GAElectrical SystemFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   My car is a 2020 Chevy Equinox with only 31852 miles. While driving today, all of a sudden the car started shuddering badly and stalled in the middle of the highway. Talk about a very scary situation. I pushed the car to the side of the road, and had it towed to a local shop. They found that the Fuel Pump Control Module had failed (P129F code). Upon doing some research, I found out that the 2021 Equinox had recalls issued for this same exact issue. I also found that the 2020…

   NHTSA complaint #11747853 · source
4. Filed Jun 24, 2026FLFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   Fuel Stall with no acceleration while driving on the highway. Barely made it to the side of the road. Vehicle is at a mechanic shop. Both the Direct injection high pressure fuel pump and the electric fuel pump as well as the fuel pump module has to be replaced.

   NHTSA complaint #11746159 · source
5. Filed Apr 27, 2026MIFireEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   I am reporting a vehicle fire involving a 2020 Chevrolet Equinox [XXX] ). The fire originated in the engine compartment. The official fire report lists the causes as "undetermined", with the area of origin identified under the hood. There were no prior warning lights, mechanical issues, or indications that a fire risk was present. The vehicle was being used under normal conditions and was properly maintained to my knowledge. The vehicle was declared a total loss by my…

   NHTSA complaint #11734135 · source
6. Filed Apr 16, 202685,000 miSCTowedFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost automotive power and failed to properly accelerate. Additionally, the check engine warning light illuminated before the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the fuel pump drive control module had failed and needed to be replaced. The fuel pump drive control module was replaced, and the…

   NHTSA complaint #11731496 · source
7. Filed Apr 1, 2026FLFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   One morning, in an attempt to start my car, it would not start. Instead, it lit up the check engine light. The engine was turning over and attempting to start, but would not start. I know someone with a code reader device that I asked to come hook up to my car and read what code was causing my check engine light to pop up. The reader displayed the code U18A2 which indicates a "Lost Communication with Fuel Pump Control Module (FPCM)". This commonly causes a no-start or…

   NHTSA complaint #11728430 · source
8. Filed Feb 28, 2026MTFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   The gas tank was leaking without any warning or incident. The car was not involved in any incident that would have caused damage to the gas tank. The smell of raw fuel was very strong one morning. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer and inspected. Same model and year was under a recall for the gas tank but our particular vin was not included in the recall. There were no warning signs or symptoms.

   NHTSA complaint #11721200 · source
9. Filed Dec 31, 2025NCElectrical SystemEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   Rear spear tire compartment full of water. Sunroof drains leaking into rear fuse box. Fuel pump and fuel pump module failing when driving. Turbo locking up from oil seal failure.

   NHTSA complaint #11708061 · source
10. Filed Oct 19, 2025FLEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain

    Pulling into traffic car stalled without warning. Went from about 25 MPH to a complete stop in approximately in less than 100 feet. Car sputtered with transmission grabbing intermittently as it jerked to a stop. Restarted about several times with similar behavior. (Covered under 60,000-mile warranty (actual mileage ~55,000)). Replaced fuel pump driver control module to correct. No accident due to distance to on-coming traffic, but easily could have caused an accident during…

    NHTSA complaint #11694420 · source
11. Filed Oct 16, 2025NVElectrical SystemFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

    I’ve had the 02 sensor, maf sensor and a system update and my check engine won’t clear I’ve been dealing with this for over 5 months now. A Chevy dealership has had my vehicle and never informed me of warranty or recall issues.my check engine is throwing random code relating to the 02 sensor, lean code and multiple components having communication issues. Check engine will be lit and then clear on its own then return almost immediately

    NHTSA complaint #11693734 · source
12. Filed Oct 13, 2025ALFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

    I bought this car 1 1/2 yr ago.. Thursday I was driving down the road no warning lights no sounds, it stalled.. I got it home by a friend towing it, and when I went to try to start it, I then had the check engine light come on, and it threw 3 codes.. P0017, P0089, P228D. I was told that the ecm was replaced but after researching this there has been multiple sites stating others are having same issue.. and some stating that their problem was fixed but it broke down again…

    NHTSA complaint #11693101 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology