2025 CHEVROLET EQUINOX Recalls, Complaints & Safety

Component	Complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	53
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	42
VISIBILITY/WIPER	21
POWER TRAIN	21
ENGINE	15
SERVICE BRAKES	14
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING	14
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	11
EXTERIOR LIGHTING	10
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS	10

Incident date: Mar 29, 2026

On four occasions while operating the vehicle down the roadway the dash screen and infotainment / vehicle information displays all have went dark off and reset causing disruption to vital information. Cruise control stayed active. It is unknown if the advanced safety features failed during the rese... Read more

Incident date: Mar 1, 2025

1 March, Onstar failed while utilizing the gps late at night. Stuck on side of the road until a passersby assisted me. 2 March, took truck to dealership, after 4 days said no issue found. Driving home, same issue persisted. Called dealership, told to bring back, 45 minutes away. Declined because was... Read more

Incident date: Mar 29, 2026

There are two issues with the headlights as it relates to the instrument panel and controls. First, the symbol on the instrument panel is the same for both headlights and running lights. This means at dusk, I cannot know whether my auto-headlights have turned or if I need to override the auto-featur... Read more

Incident date: Mar 22, 2026

Notice the windshield was cracked after leaving a restaurant!

Incident date: Sep 30, 2025

The vehicle has experienced repeated failures of the integrated telematics system, including loss of GPS location accuracy, loss of data connectivity, navigation malfunction, and intermittent failure of voice command and steering wheel controls. On one occasion, the vehicle experienced a complete d... Read more

Incident date: Mar 13, 2026

The rim has a crack in it and it won’t hold air

Incident date: Sep 30, 2025

The vehicle has experienced repeated failures of the integrated telematics system, including loss of GPS location accuracy, loss of data connectivity, navigation malfunction, and intermittent failure of voice command and steering wheel controls. On one occasion, the vehicle experienced a complete d... Read more

Incident date: Mar 22, 2026

Notice the windshield was cracked after leaving a restaurant!

Incident date: Mar 23, 2026

The lane keep assist never works properly, it vehicle doesn’t stay in lane, also gps has never worked properly, it’s been to the dealers several times and parts have been replaced with out any success

Incident date: Mar 23, 2026

The lane keep assist never works properly, it vehicle doesn’t stay in lane, also gps has never worked properly, it’s been to the dealers several times and parts have been replaced with out any success

Incident date: Mar 23, 2026

The lane keep assist never works properly, it vehicle doesn’t stay in lane, also gps has never worked properly, it’s been to the dealers several times and parts have been replaced with out any success

Incident date: Jan 7, 2026

On Star module failure with severe backorder on parts

Incident date: Feb 20, 2026

The telematic control module drains the battery. I bought the car in February 14, 2026 and it was towed to the dealer on February 20. Today is March 17 and I have had no results. I opened a case with GM directly but I receive nothing but canned automatic emails. The dealer isn't taking my calls. Ple... Read more

Incident date: Jan 2, 2026

21" Equinox EV RS wheel cracked at the lip even though we do not recall hitting anything. No known potholes or other impacts. This caused air loss from the tire and had to refill the air at least once a day. When the tire shop removed the tire to inspect it further we found no damage to the tire, ju... Read more

Incident date: Mar 15, 2026

While pulling into a parking spot of a business and approximately 6 feet from the curb, the automatic emergency brake engaged forcing my whole body forward, slamming my head on the visor/roof of the car very forcefully/painfully. I was not in traffic, I was getting ready to park. My front seat pass... Read more

1 injured

Incident date: Mar 15, 2026

While pulling into a parking spot of a business and approximately 6 feet from the curb, the automatic emergency brake engaged forcing my whole body forward, slamming my head on the visor/roof of the car very forcefully/painfully. I was not in traffic, I was getting ready to park. My front seat pass... Read more

1 injured

Incident date: Jan 5, 2026

My vehicle has had recurring interior water intrusion and related safety concerns. The most serious symptom was interior window fogging on the inside of the vehicle for multiple days during or following rainy, snowy, and cold conditions, which significantly reduced visibility while driving and made ... Read more

Incident date: Jan 5, 2026

My vehicle has had recurring interior water intrusion and related safety concerns. The most serious symptom was interior window fogging on the inside of the vehicle for multiple days during or following rainy, snowy, and cold conditions, which significantly reduced visibility while driving and made ... Read more

Incident date: Mar 4, 2026

The illuminated dashboard, center control console, and headlights suddenly turned off while the vehicle was in motion during a dark night. The blackout lasted approximately 10 seconds and I was unable to see to keep the vehicle on the roadway. After running onto the unpaved shoulder, I was able to f... Read more

Incident date: Dec 1, 2025

I purchased a 2025 Chevy Equinox EV last year out of the local Chevy dealership It is my first brand new vehicle and I’m the only owner, I have only had this vehicle for a few months and it has already showed me significant issues with the Electronic components Main issues I’ve experienced are... Read more

Incident date: Mar 4, 2026

The illuminated dashboard, center control console, and headlights suddenly turned off while the vehicle was in motion during a dark night. The blackout lasted approximately 10 seconds and I was unable to see to keep the vehicle on the roadway. After running onto the unpaved shoulder, I was able to f... Read more

Incident date: Dec 1, 2025

I purchased a 2025 Chevy Equinox EV last year out of the local Chevy dealership It is my first brand new vehicle and I’m the only owner, I have only had this vehicle for a few months and it has already showed me significant issues with the Electronic components Main issues I’ve experienced are... Read more

Incident date: Dec 1, 2025

I purchased a 2025 Chevy Equinox EV last year out of the local Chevy dealership It is my first brand new vehicle and I’m the only owner, I have only had this vehicle for a few months and it has already showed me significant issues with the Electronic components Main issues I’ve experienced are... Read more

Incident date: Mar 9, 2026

The vehicle’s high-voltage battery system and propulsion system appear to have failed, causing a complete loss of power while driving. The vehicle is currently at the dealership for inspection, The vehicle completely shut down while I was driving on Florida’s Turnpike, creating an extremely dang... Read more

Incident date: Mar 9, 2026

The vehicle’s high-voltage battery system and propulsion system appear to have failed, causing a complete loss of power while driving. The vehicle is currently at the dealership for inspection, The vehicle completely shut down while I was driving on Florida’s Turnpike, creating an extremely dang... Read more

Incident date: Mar 9, 2026

The vehicle’s high-voltage battery system and propulsion system appear to have failed, causing a complete loss of power while driving. The vehicle is currently at the dealership for inspection, The vehicle completely shut down while I was driving on Florida’s Turnpike, creating an extremely dang... Read more

Incident date: Apr 20, 2025

When accelerating to enter a road with high speed traffic the engine dies for a few seconds resulting in on coming traffic having to brake to avoid a collision. Then, the engine suddenly accelerates wildly. This problem occurs every time the vehicle is driven. The dealer service people has "tested" ... Read more

Incident date: Apr 20, 2025

When accelerating to enter a road with high speed traffic the engine dies for a few seconds resulting in on coming traffic having to brake to avoid a collision. Then, the engine suddenly accelerates wildly. This problem occurs every time the vehicle is driven. The dealer service people has "tested" ... Read more

Incident date: Feb 28, 2026

OnStar Telematics module is defective and keeps draining the battery causing the need for multiple jump starts. The problem has been confirmed by Don Hewlett Chevrolet Buick on March 5th, 2026 and was told that the part is on backorder and that there is no ETA.

Incident date: Feb 28, 2026

OnStar Telematics module is defective and keeps draining the battery causing the need for multiple jump starts. The problem has been confirmed by Don Hewlett Chevrolet Buick on March 5th, 2026 and was told that the part is on backorder and that there is no ETA.

Incident date: Feb 6, 2026

am writing again regarding serious safety concerns with my Chevrolet Equinox EV RS. This is my fourth attempt to contact Chevrolet, as my previous emails have not received a response. These issues present a significant safety risk and require immediate attention.The problems I am experiencing includ... Read more

Incident date: Feb 6, 2026

am writing again regarding serious safety concerns with my Chevrolet Equinox EV RS. This is my fourth attempt to contact Chevrolet, as my previous emails have not received a response. These issues present a significant safety risk and require immediate attention.The problems I am experiencing includ... Read more

Incident date: Feb 6, 2026

am writing again regarding serious safety concerns with my Chevrolet Equinox EV RS. This is my fourth attempt to contact Chevrolet, as my previous emails have not received a response. These issues present a significant safety risk and require immediate attention.The problems I am experiencing includ... Read more

Incident date: Jan 13, 2026

After hitting a deer, the body shop fixed the damage to the front part of the vehicle. They realized the battery kept being drained even after purchasing a new one. It’s now at a dealership and they are staying it needs a new ONSTAR module, not sure when it will come in either. I’m paying for a ... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Mar 1, 2026

Driving down the road with my mom and my panoramic sunroof randomly exploded sending glass through the car. This was a very dangerous situation. Is the glass defective ? This should not happen and is a safety concern.

Incident date: Jan 1, 2026

2025 CHEVROLET EQUINOX HAD, ON NUMROUS OCCASIONS, COMPLETE POWER FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE JUMP STARTED MORE THAN ONCE. THE VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT IN TO THE DEALERSHIP, BY THE OWNER, WITH POWER FAILURE CONCERNS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP DUE TO COMPLETE POWER FAILURE CONCERNS. THE VE... Read more

Incident date: Jan 1, 2026

2025 CHEVROLET EQUINOX HAD, ON NUMROUS OCCASIONS, COMPLETE POWER FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE JUMP STARTED MORE THAN ONCE. THE VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT IN TO THE DEALERSHIP, BY THE OWNER, WITH POWER FAILURE CONCERNS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP DUE TO COMPLETE POWER FAILURE CONCERNS. THE VE... Read more

Incident date: Feb 20, 2026

My Onstar module is draining my battery. I have to constantly get my car jumped to get to and from. It's a danger to my job as a rideshare driver. I went to the chevy dealership today and they told me that the part I needed to order is on back order. How can a piece like that be on back order. ... Read more

Incident date: Feb 11, 2026

Was told bad fluid pump at 35k. Replaced. Car broke down 30 seconds from dealer. New transmission to be replaced now. Parts on backorder. Will be without car for “months”. No symptoms prior to failure. No warning lights. Car just wouldn’t start.

Incident date: Jan 6, 2026

The onstar telematics module has stopped functioning. That means I am not receiving any systems updates, cannot use onstar, and cannot use the my Chevrolet app for remote start or remote unlock. I took it to the dealer 2 weeks ago and they said the telematics module is backordered. They did do a num... Read more

Incident date: Jan 6, 2026

The onstar telematics module has stopped functioning. That means I am not receiving any systems updates, cannot use onstar, and cannot use the my Chevrolet app for remote start or remote unlock. I took it to the dealer 2 weeks ago and they said the telematics module is backordered. They did do a num... Read more

Incident date: Feb 15, 2026

VEHICLE INFORMATION Vehicle: 2025 Chevrolet Equinox (Gas) Purchase Price: $46,000 In-Service Date: January 28, 2026 Current Mileage: 2,433 miles First Repair Attempt: Approximately 200 miles DEFECT DESCRIPTION (SAFETY-CRITICAL) The vehicle experiences intermittent but recurring safety system failur... Read more

Incident date: Feb 15, 2026

VEHICLE INFORMATION Vehicle: 2025 Chevrolet Equinox (Gas) Purchase Price: $46,000 In-Service Date: January 28, 2026 Current Mileage: 2,433 miles First Repair Attempt: Approximately 200 miles DEFECT DESCRIPTION (SAFETY-CRITICAL) The vehicle experiences intermittent but recurring safety system failur... Read more

Incident date: Feb 15, 2026

VEHICLE INFORMATION Vehicle: 2025 Chevrolet Equinox (Gas) Purchase Price: $46,000 In-Service Date: January 28, 2026 Current Mileage: 2,433 miles First Repair Attempt: Approximately 200 miles DEFECT DESCRIPTION (SAFETY-CRITICAL) The vehicle experiences intermittent but recurring safety system failur... Read more

Incident date: Dec 31, 2024

Blind spot indicator lights ( both left and right side) randomly alert when there is nothing beside me. Also when I’m backing into a parking spot it also randomly blinks fast.

Incident date: Feb 3, 2026

While driving under normal conditions, a body panel detached from my vehicle and flew off without any collision, impact, or external cause. This was not an accident. The vehicle was being operated properly, and the failure occurred spontaneously, creating a significant safety risk to myself and othe... Read more

Incident date: Dec 31, 2025

Almost every time I fill up with gas ( I use top tier like the manual states), once I start driving, it feels like it misfires or jerks. It will do it one/ two times and then it’s fine… until I fill up with gas again. It’s been doing this since I got the vehicle- no indicator lights on.

Incident date: Jan 30, 2026

Vehicle telematics module defect across the board that deactivates safety features from Onstar in case of an accident. GPS and Internet connection lost.

Incident date: Dec 10, 2025

SEE NHTSA Safety Recall Report 25V-12- It appears it should apply to both 2025 FRONT WHEEL DRIVE Chevy Equinox EVs with ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (and without Super Cruise) in addition to 2025 ALL WHEEL DRIVE Equinox EVs with ACC (also without Super Cruise). This is very dangerous. Here's what happene... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Dec 10, 2025

SEE NHTSA Safety Recall Report 25V-12- It appears it should apply to both 2025 FRONT WHEEL DRIVE Chevy Equinox EVs with ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (and without Super Cruise) in addition to 2025 ALL WHEEL DRIVE Equinox EVs with ACC (also without Super Cruise). This is very dangerous. Here's what happene... Read more

Crash

Category	Rating
Side Crash	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash — Driver	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash — Passenger	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Rollover	4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Rollover Risk	17.4%

Feature	Status
Electronic Stability Control	Standard
Forward Collision Warning	Standard
Lane Departure Warning	Standard

Component	Bulletins
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL	1
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER	1

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2026	2	55	View
2025 (current)	0	262
2024	2	83	View
2023	6	107	View
2022	12	196	View
2021	12	107	View
2020	8	427	View
2019	8	394	View
2018	12	545	View
2017	0	361	View
2016	4	484	View
2015	4	839	View
2014	2	691	View
2013	6	979	View
2012	8	941	View
2011	8	1,133	View
2010	7	1,118	View
2009	0	150	View
2008	0	535	View
2007	5	947	View
2006	0	950	View
2005	1	950	View

Model	Recalls	Complaints
SUBURBAN	246	10,458	View
TAHOE	240	12,622	View
MALIBU	216	29,080	View
SILVERADO 1500	200	22,534	View
CORVETTE	187	6,308	View
CAMARO	179	4,298	View
SILVERADO	159	10,964	View
SILVERADO 3500	152	1,409	View

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