Power Train Related Problems of the 2020 Chevrolet Equinox

Table 1 shows three common power train related problems of the 2020 Chevrolet Equinox. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (34 problems). The second most common problem is related to the automatic transmission torque converter (one problem).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Chevrolet Equinox


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2020 Chevrolet Equinox

The Power Train problem

Multiple times (Friday, March 27, Monday March 30, 2026) we have had the 2020 Equinox fail to accelerate at green lights. The gas pedal is pressed to the floor and car is very slow to accelerate. It takes multiple depressions of the gas pedal to accelerate more than 10 mph.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission Torque Converter problem

After 3 months, 500 miles we noticed oil leaking from transmission. Dealer inspected and found that half the torque converter case porus. The dealer recieved authhorization to replace transmission.   Read details...

The Driveshaft problem

When accelerating the car begins to shake and shimmy noticeably beginning around 35 or 40 mph. This shaking is felt in the seat as well as the steering wheel. The vibration continues until the acceleration is halted. This shaking feels like it is coming from the transmission or drive shaft.   Read details...


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