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2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 108 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV, most often about the visibility and wipers (56% of complaints). It is the 2nd most complained-about Equinox EV model year since 2000 and has 1 recall.
Most common 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV problems
Visibility and wipers
60 complaints · 56%Parts named most often: windshield wiper/washer, windshield.
Driver assistance
26 complaints · 24%Parts named most often: automatic emergency braking, warnings, adaptive cruise control, blind spot detection.
The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle experienced phantom braking. The failure caused the brakes to lock up. The contact and the child seated in rear in a car seat sustained whiplash and seat belt bruises. The failure mileage was 50,500.
Other or unspecified
14 complaints · 13%Brakes
11 complaints · 10%Electrical
8 complaints · 7%Backup camera
6 complaints · 6%Parts named most often: rearview system braking, warnings, automatic system braking.
Lights
6 complaints · 6%Steering
3 complaints · 3%
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV recalls
Driver assistance: external/pedestrian alert
Risk: A vehicle that fails to make sufficient sound may result in pedestrians being unaware of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: The vehicle's body control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed november 17, 2025. Owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. Gm's number for this recall is n252527170.
Full defect summary
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain 2024 chevrolet equinox EV vehicles. The pedestrian alert sound system may not produce a sufficient change in volume between the vehicle being stopped and moving at low speeds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 141, "minimum sound requirements for hybrid and electric vehicles."
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Electronic brake module component failure
Summary
On april 11, 2024, the office of defects investigation (odi) opened preliminary evaluation pe24011 after receiving complaints concerning a loss of brake assist in 2023 my cadillac lyriq vehicles. These complaints allege a hard brake pedal, followed by a âbrake system failureâ message at start up or while driving. Gm shared records regarding several internal investigations for loss of brake assist due to alleged spindle fractures in the eboost system. Gm has stated that in the event of a spindle fracture, anti-lock brakes (ABS), stability control, and traction control remain functional until the vehicle comes to a complete stop. At this point, ABS, brake assist, stability control, and tra
Questions about the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV
- What are the most common problems with the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: visibility and wipers (60 complaints); driver assistance (26 complaints); other or unspecified (14 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from September 25, 2025 (driver assistance). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2024 a bad year for the Chevrolet Equinox EV?
- It is the 2nd most complained-about Equinox EV model year since 2000, with 108 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.
Other Chevrolet Equinox EV years
- 2024
- 2025