General Motors recalls 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EVs with faulty brake software that may fail to engage brakes, increasing crash risk. Owners receive free software updates.
A vehicle that does not automatically brake as expected increases the risk of a crash.
General Motors is recalling certain 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EVs because brake software may fail to engage brakes as expected, increasing crash risk. Owners will receive a free software update from dealers.
The brake module software is incorrect, causing the vehicle to not automatically brake as expected. This increases the risk of a crash when the adaptive cruise control system fails to engage the brakes properly.
Owners of 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV all-wheel drive electric vehicles are affected. Drivers using adaptive cruise control may be at higher risk if brakes fail unexpectedly.
This recall applies to 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV all-wheel drive electric vehicles. The issue was first reported in February 2025, and owner notification letters were mailed on February 13, 2025.
Call 1-800-222-1020 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a software update.
Dealers will update the brake system software for free, but you must schedule the update through customer service.
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.
The brake module software is incorrect, causing the vehicle to not automatically brake as expected, which increases crash risk.
This recall applies to 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV all-wheel drive electric vehicles. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 13, 2025.
Contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 to schedule a free software update at a dealer.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Chevrolet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 25V012000 — Chevrolet Chevrolet Hello, I own a Chevrolet that is covered by recall 25V012000 from Chevrolet. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
