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2019 Chevrolet Equinox · Transmission & drivetrain

Powertrain defect may interrupt drive

The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts.

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Covered model years
2018–2020
Evidence level
Official safety recall
Source review date
August 3, 2026
Jurisdiction
United States
Record ID
chevrolet-equinox-nhtsa-20v668000

Safety instructions

Do not keep driving when…

Follow the owner's manual and the exact recall notice for immediate instructions.

  • The vehicle shows the failure described in the recall or a warning that affects safe control
  • The manufacturer or recall notice gives an immediate instruction that conflicts with continued driving

What the source says

The documented condition

NHTSA campaign 20V668000 includes certain 2018 to 2020 Chevrolet Equinox vehicles. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Terrain, 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, 2019-2020 Buick Encore, Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, Chevrolet Blazer and GMC Acadia, and 2020 Cadillac XT6 vehicles. The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts. Missing bolts on the start-stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission oil leak and may progress to a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash.

Source component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

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Symptoms and vehicle scope

Words owners may use

  • transmission slips
  • car will not move
  • gearbox jerks
  • car jumps out of gear
  • delayed acceleration
  • drivetrain warning came on

Symptoms in the record

  • The vehicle may hesitate, shift unexpectedly or lose drive, depending on the recalled part
  • An open campaign appears when the complete VIN is checked
  • Some recalled vehicles may show no advance warning before the component fails

Vehicles and limits

  • 2018 to 2020 Chevrolet Equinox
  • NHTSA campaign 20V668000
  • The manufacturer filing lists 194,105 potentially affected units across the complete campaign.
  • VIN eligibility determines whether this recall applies to an individual vehicle

Manufacturer position

What the official procedure directs

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the start-stop transmission accumulator and replace it if any bolts are missing, free of charge. The recall began December 15, 2020. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick Customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006.

Mileage context

Safety recall eligibility is based on the VIN and campaign scope, not ordinary warranty mileage. Check the complete VIN even when the vehicle is outside its original warranty.

Original evidence

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NHTSA safety recall · 20V668000 · Oct 29, 2020

Official campaign record for Chevrolet Equinox

NHTSA campaign data lists the defect, safety consequence and manufacturer remedy. The manufacturer filing lists 194,105 potentially affected units across the complete campaign.

Repair paths and safe checks

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Official repair pathAuthorised dealer · Confirm with VIN

Use the official recall remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the start-stop transmission accumulator and replace it if any bolts are missing, free of charge. The recall began December 15, 2020. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick Customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006.

Boundary

Do not buy parts from the campaign description alone. VIN scope, superseded remedies and parts availability can change.

Safe owner checkBasic check · 5 minutes

Check the complete VIN before arranging work

Enter the 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup and ask the manufacturer or an authorised dealer to confirm whether the campaign is open for this vehicle.

Boundary

A year, make and model match does not prove that every vehicle is included. The VIN result controls eligibility.

Record reviewed in the source on August 3, 2026. Confirm the current document and VIN instructions before arranging work.

How we check a problem · All records for the 2019 Chevrolet Equinox

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When a car is unsafe

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Symptom diagnosis8 min read

Car shudders or vibrates

A useful diagnosis starts with when the vibration happens and where you feel it. The word shudder alone does not identify a transmission fault.

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