303 of the 2,068 complaints about the Chevrolet Equinox (14.7%) concern Brakes, making it the model's second-largest problem area. That share is 2.4× the Brakes share across all tracked vehicles.
303Complaints · Brakes
14.7%Share of complaints
2.43×vs. all vehicles
85Last 12 months
12.2%Share involving a crash or fire
3Related recalls
Analysis
85 Brakes complaints were filed in the last 12 months versus 58 in the 12 months before — up 47%.
41 of these reports (12.2%) describe a crash or fire, with 22 injuries and 0 deaths mentioned.
3 recall campaigns relate to this area, most recently campaign 25V012000 (2025-01-16, model year 2025).
1- brakes failed entering garage they were applied, it screeched and hit the wall 2- there was a safety risk, but fortunately no injuries, just vehicle and property damage 3 - not reproduce, dealer who had performed rear brake job 4 weeks prior looked at it…
Brakes · 2026-10-12 · ODI 11770556 · Crash
While pulling forward out of a parking lot at a low speed, the vehicle's Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) system suddenly and aggressively engaged without warning. There were no vehicles, pedestrians, or obstacles whatsoever in the vehicle's path.
Brakes · 2026-09-16 · ODI 11764675
Reoccurring fault codes. Replacement of brake system control module required.
Brakes · 2026-10-07 · ODI 11769692
While driving my 2019 Chevrolet Equinox, the brake pedal suddenly became extremely hard to press while the vehicle was being driven. The problem occurred unexpectedly while the driver was slowing down.
Brakes · 2026-10-03 · ODI 11768774
Vehicle suffered an intermittent, severe, and dangerous total loss of acceleration while driving in rainy conditions.
Brakes · 2026-09-30 · ODI 11767976
The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 - 25 MPH and depressing the brake pedal, the brakes locked up. The contact turned into a nearby parking lot and coasted to a stop and shifted into park(P).
Brakes · 2026-09-28 · ODI 11767327
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Related recalls
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Campaign 25V012000 · 2025-01-16 · Model years: 2025
Summary: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV all-wheel drive electric vehicles. The adaptive cruise control may fail to engage the brakes as expected, due to incorrect brake module software.
Remedy: Dealers will update the software calibration in the brake system control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 13, 2025. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N242481530.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER Campaign 19V704000 · 2019-10-03 · Model years: 2020
Summary: 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.
Remedy: 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.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER Campaign 18V576000 · 2018-08-30 · Model years: 2018, 2019
Summary: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Equinox, Impala, Cruze, Volt and Bolt EV vehicles, GMC Terrain vehicles, Buick Lacrosse and Regal vehicles, Cadillac XTS and XTS Professional vehicles and 2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18279.
