NHTSA Campaign 24V925000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM

Issued by General Motors, LLC · Reported Dec 12, 2024 · 7,606 vehicles affected

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."

Consequence

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
CHEVROLET EQUINOX EV 2025 7,606

Source: NHTSA Campaign 24V925000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.