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2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 164 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV, most often about the visibility and wipers (49% of complaints). It is the most complained-about Equinox EV model year since 2000 and has 6 recalls.
Most common 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV problems
Visibility and wipers
81 complaints · 49%Driver assistance
44 complaints · 27%Parts named most often: automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, warnings, warning.
Other or unspecified
26 complaints · 16%Brakes
20 complaints · 12%Electrical
17 complaints · 10%Parts named most often: instrument cluster/panel.
The contact owns a 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, the red warning lights suddenly were displayed onto the driver's side windshield and the instrument panel malfunctioned and displayed a black screen. The contact stated that the failure was displayed for several…
Speed control
5 complaints · 3%Lights
4 complaints · 2%Body and structure
4 complaints · 2%Parts named most often: body.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV recalls
Equipment: owners/service/other manual
Risk: Without an owner's manual to consult, owners may not know how to safely use and operate the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will reset the vehicle radio, which will facilitate automatic download of the electronic ownerâs manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed april 16, 2026. Owners may contact gm customer service at 1-866-467-9700, chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. The manufacturer's number for this recall is n252540430. Vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on february 26, 2026.
Full defect summary
General motors has decided that certain 2027 chevrolet bolt EV, 2025-2026 cadillac optiq, chevrolet colorado, equinox EV, gmc canyon, 2026 buick enclave, envision, cadillac ct5, escalade, escalade esv, escalade iq, escalade iql, lyriq, vistiq, chevrolet blazer EV, corvette convertible, corvette coupe, corvette convertible e-ray, equinox, silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, silverado EV, suburban 1500, tahoe, traverse, gmc acadia, hummer EV pickup, hummer EV SUV, sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, sierra EV, terrain, yukon, and yukon xl vehicles. The radio may not have been set to the correct status to download the electronic owner's manual during production. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, âoccupant protection.â
Backup camera: external/pedestrian alert
Risk: A vehicle that does not emit sufficient sound may fail to alert pedestrians of a moving vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: The body control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed january 29, 2026. Owners may contact gm customer service at 1-800-222-1020. Gm's number for this recall is n252530690. Vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on december 18, 2025.
Full defect summary
General motors, llc (gm) is recalling certain 2025-2026 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."
Wheels and tires: tread/belt
Risk: Tire tread detachment increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect all four tires and replace those manufactured during dot week 4024, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed november 19, 2025. Owners may contact cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, or chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. Gm's number for this recall is n252525030. Vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning october 16, 2025.
Full defect summary
General motors, llc (gm) is recalling certain 2025-2026 cadillac optic and 2025-2026 chevrolet equinox EV vehicles equipped with 21-inch continental all-season tires. One or more of these tires may experience partial or full tread detachment.
Driver assistance: software
Risk: A vehicle that does not automatically brake as expected increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect 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.
Electrical: body control module/bcm
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: Dealers will update the software in the body control module (BCM), free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed january 21, 2025. Owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. Gm's number for this recall is n242479760.
Full defect summary
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain 2025 chevrolet equinox EV vehicles. The pedestrian alert sound system may have incorrect software and not produce sound at a sufficient volume. 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."
Doors and locks: latch
Risk: A broken door striker can cause the door to open unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace all four side door strikers and attachment bolts, free of charge. All affected vehicles are still in dealership inventory and therefore no owner notification letters are expected to be mailed. Owners may call chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. Gm's number for this recall is n242477131.
Full defect summary
General motors, llc (gm) is recalling certain 2025 chevrolet blazer, blazer EV, and equinox vehicles. The door strikers were not properly heat-treated, which can cause them to break.
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 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV
- What are the most common problems with the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: visibility and wipers (81 complaints); driver assistance (44 complaints); other or unspecified (26 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV have?
- 6 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from February 26, 2026 (equipment). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2025 a bad year for the Chevrolet Equinox EV?
- It is the most complained-about Equinox EV model year since 2000, with 164 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