Every 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Equipment · NHTSA 26V114000
Feb 26, 2026Equipment:Other:Owners/Service/Other Manual
- Problem
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 26V114000 →Back Over Prevention · NHTSA 25V878000
Dec 18, 2025Back Over Prevention:Warnings:External/Pedestrian Alert
- Problem
- 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.
- 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 recall details for 25V878000 →Tires · NHTSA 25V704000
Oct 16, 2025Tires:Tread/Belt
- Problem
- 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.
- 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 recall details for 25V704000 →
2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV, reporting 2 injuries. Chevrolet has issued at least 141 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Forward Collision Avoidance12
- Service Brakes3
- Back Over Prevention1
- Electrical System1
- Lane Departure1
- Power Train1
Service bulletins by component
- Unknown Or Other (129)
- Electrical System (6)
- Service Brakes (4)
- Fuel/Propulsion System (3)
- Forward Collision Avoidance (1)
- Steering (1)
Read Chevrolet Equinox EV owner complaints and bulletins, every year
NHTSA defect investigations covering the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation lists this model year in one investigation. An investigation is not a recall; it is how NHTSA decides whether one is needed.
What people reported
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Injury reported
“On numerous occasions, while driving either on highways or streets, vehicle would brake on its own or aggressive braking when this type of braking was unnecessary. I was hospitalized for whiplash in one incident. After braking for NO REASON!!!”
2026 CHEVROLET EQUINOX EVJul 17, 2026 · CA
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11751192
Injury reported
“The contact owns a 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV. The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced phantom braking on two separate occasions. The contact stated that while slowly reversing out of the garage, the vehicle experienced phantom braking and suddenly stopped.”
2026 CHEVROLET EQUINOX EVJun 8, 2026
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11742642
“On Saturday, August 29, 2026, at approximately 12:00 PM, I was driving my 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV RS on the highway at about 65 mph. The weather conditions were clear and sunny.”
2026 CHEVROLET EQUINOX EVAug 31, 2026 · CT
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11761002
“Three times over the past month, this car has slammed the automatic emergency brakes, thinking there was an obstacle in the road. Each time, it has caused whiplash to everyone in the car, feeling like we were slammed by another car.”
2026 CHEVROLET EQUINOX EVAug 16, 2026 · LA
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11757249
“The Equinox EV has rear Automatic Emergency Braking. On multiple occasions while backing up the vehicle's AEB has activated by slamming on the parking brake. A check of the rear camera and sensor system shows the vehicle detected nothing.”
2026 CHEVROLET EQUINOX EVMay 3, 2026 · AZ
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11735367
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