Representative model. Photo: Kevauto, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2025 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 6
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 163
Latest campaign: Feb 26, 2026

Recall summary by component6

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Equipment	1	Feb 26, 2026	26V114000
Back over prevention	1	Dec 18, 2025	25V878000
Tires	1	Oct 16, 2025	25V704000
Service brakes, hydraulic	1	Jan 16, 2025	25V012000
Electrical system	1	Dec 12, 2024	24V925000
Latches/locks/linkages	1	Oct 2, 2024	24V737000

Safety recalls6

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Feb 26, 2026Latest campaign


Feb 26, 202626V114000	Equipment: other owners/service/other manual 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. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V114000 What's wrong 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, “Occupant Protection.” 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. Remedy Dealers will reset the vehicle radio, which will facilitate automatic download of the electronic owner’s 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. Campaign NHTSA 26V114000 · Feb 26, 2026
Dec 18, 202525V878000	Back over prevention: warnings external/pedestrian alert 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. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V878000 What's wrong 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." 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. Remedy 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. Campaign NHTSA 25V878000 · Dec 18, 2025
Oct 16, 202525V704000	Tires: tread/belt Tire tread detachment increases the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V704000 What's wrong 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. Risk Tire tread detachment increases the risk of a crash. Remedy 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. Campaign NHTSA 25V704000 · Oct 16, 2025
Jan 16, 202525V012000	Service brakes, hydraulic A vehicle that does not automatically brake as expected increases the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V012000 What's wrong 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. Risk A vehicle that does not automatically brake as expected increases the risk of a crash. 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. Campaign NHTSA 25V012000 · Jan 16, 2025
Dec 12, 202424V925000	Electrical system: body control module/BCM A vehicle that fails to make sufficient sound may result in pedestrians being unaware of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 24V925000 What's wrong 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." Risk A vehicle that fails to make sufficient sound may result in pedestrians being unaware of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of injury. Remedy 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. Campaign NHTSA 24V925000 · Dec 12, 2024
Oct 2, 202424V737000	Latches/locks/linkages: doors latch A broken door striker can cause the door to open unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 24V737000 What's wrong 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. Risk A broken door striker can cause the door to open unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury. Remedy 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. Campaign NHTSA 24V737000 · Oct 2, 2024

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Chevrolet recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Buying a used 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV? Recalls cover the model; a history report checks one car's title, odometer and accident records. VinAudit history report → Sponsored · disclosure

Owner complaints by component163

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

163Complaints filed

4Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

2Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Injuries
Visibility/wiper	80	49	0	0
Forward collision avoidance	41	25	1	2
Unknown or other	26	16	0	0
Service brakes	20	12	3	2
Electrical system	17	10	0	0
Vehicle speed control	5	3	0	0
Exterior lighting	4	2	0	0
Structure	4	2	1	0
Back over prevention	3	2	0	0
Steering	3	2	0	0
Power train	2	1	1	0
Lane departure	2	1	0	0
Latches/locks/linkages	1	1	0	0
Seat belts	1	1	0	0
Wheels	1	1	0	0

2 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Service brakes
“On September 2, 2026, at approximately 3:19 PM, my 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV unexpectedly applied hard automatic braking while I was proceeding through a green intersection.”
Filed 09/02/2026 · ODI 11761778
Forward collision avoidance
“I was going about 65 and the car suddenly brakes for no reason and dropped to about 50. Thought I was going to be rear ended”
Filed 08/30/2026 · ODI 11760809
Back over prevention
“Phantom automatic emergency rear breaking”
Filed 07/06/2026 · ODI 11748485

Other Chevrolet Equinox EV model years

Other Chevrolet models

All Chevrolet models and years →

2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV recall questions

How many recalls does the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV have?

NHTSA lists 6 safety recall campaigns for the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV. The most recent, 26V114000 (reported February 26, 2026), concerns equipment. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV?

Visibility/wiper is the most-reported component, named in 80 complaints out of 163 filed with NHTSA (49%). Across all complaints, owners reported 4 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Chevrolet recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Chevrolet dealer.

Check a specific Chevrolet by VIN

Free · No signup · US-market vehicles, 1981+

Need the factory options too? See the Chevrolet build sheet & window sticker guide.

Recall summary by component6

Safety recalls6

Equipment: other owners/service/other manual

Back over prevention: warnings external/pedestrian alert

Tires: tread/belt

Service brakes, hydraulic

Electrical system: body control module/BCM

Latches/locks/linkages: doors latch