Every 2025 Chevrolet Equinox 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 →Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA 25V012000
Jan 16, 2025Service Brakes, Hydraulic
- Problem
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 25V012000 →Electrical System · NHTSA 24V925000
Dec 12, 2024Electrical System:Body Control Module/Bcm
- Problem
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 24V925000 →Latches/Locks/Linkages · NHTSA 24V737000
Oct 2, 2024Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
- Problem
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 24V737000 →
2025 Chevrolet Equinox complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 395 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox, reporting 15 crashes, 8 injuries. Chevrolet has issued at least 391 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
- Visibility/Wiper108
- Electrical System95
- Forward Collision Avoidance92
- Unknown Or Other76
- Service Brakes45
- Power Train36
Service bulletins by component
- Unknown Or Other (537)
- Electrical System (152)
- Fuel/Propulsion System (50)
- Engine (43)
- Structure (33)
- Power Train (31)
Read Chevrolet Equinox owner complaints and bulletins, every year
NHTSA defect investigations covering the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox
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 395 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Injury reportedCrash
“The driver pulled into a parking space at a local pharmacy. The space directly faced the building and was separated from the building by a sidewalk that was approximately 6 feet wide.”
2025 CHEVROLET EQUINOXOct 4, 2026 · GA
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11768859
Crash
“The emergency braking system is not engaging appropriately and when activated it stutters to a stop and does not come to an immediate stop. When in emergency situations the braking system detect objects that are not present causing it to come to a stuttering stop and causing a hazard and accident.”
2025 CHEVROLET EQUINOX EVJan 13, 2026
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11710682
Crash
“My vehicle is a 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV equipped with a stalk-mounted electronic shift selector. On multiple occasions, when shifting from Reverse(R) to Drive(D), the transmission has failed to actually engage Drive despite the shifter indicating the D position had been selected.”
2025 CHEVROLET EQUINOXSep 17, 2026
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11765001
Injury reported
“On 10/26/25 at approximately 3:40pm while on a freeway (traveling approximately 65mph) with no traffic or cars in close proximity for the automatic brakes to be engaged, the 2025 ev equinox slammed its brakes on its own without driver braking.”
2025 CHEVROLET EQUINOX EVOct 27, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11695881
Crash
“Car acclerated and steering pulled right, which pulled me off the road doing damage to steering gear and linkage, wheels, front suspension, exhaust system and slight body damage. Could be defect in car causing safety issue.”
2025 CHEVROLET EQUINOXSep 5, 2026 · WA
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11762325
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