Recalls
6campaigns
1 equipment · 1 rear camera · 1 tire
Source: NHTSA
Complaints
163filed
Owner reports, 2024–2026 shown
Source: NHTSA ODI
Crash tests
5★overall
★★★★★ Frontal 5★ · Side 5★ · Rollover 5★
Source: NHTSA NCAP
Fuel economy
109mpg combined
$599/yr at this week's prices
Source: EPA · EIA
Specs
Electric· Automatic
EPA-listed configuration
Source: NHTSA vPIC
Recalls (6)
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Missing Owner's Manual/FMVSS 208
Equipment · other · owners/service/other manual
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.”
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
63.2% repairedof 5,861 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA
or ask a dealer to check campaign 26V114000
Listed for 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV. Not checked against your VIN.
Insufficient Pedestrian Warning Sound/FMVSS 141
Back over prevention · warnings · external/pedestrian alert
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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."
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
93.7% repairedof 81,177 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA
or ask a dealer to check campaign 25V878000
Listed for 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV. Not checked against your VIN.
Tire Tread May Detach
Tires · tread/belt
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- Tire tread detachment increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
86.3% repairedof 22,914 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA
or ask a dealer to check campaign 25V704000
Listed for 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV. Not checked against your VIN.
Adaptive Cruise Control May Not Activate Brakes
Forward collision avoidance · adaptive cruise control · software
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- A vehicle that does not automatically brake as expected increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
96.4% repairedof 2,890 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA
or ask a dealer to check campaign 25V012000
Listed for 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV. Not checked against your VIN.
Insufficient Pedestrian Warning Sound/FMVSS 141
Electrical system · body control module/bcm
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
94.5% repairedof 7,606 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA
or ask a dealer to check campaign 24V925000
Listed for 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV. Not checked against your VIN.
Vehicle Door May Open Unexpectedly
Latches/locks/linkages · doors · latch
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- A broken door striker can cause the door to open unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- 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.
Repair progress not yet reported731 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 24V737000
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Owner complaints (163)
163 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The visibility/wiper is mentioned most often.
4involved a crash
0involved a fire
2injuries reported
0deaths reported
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 163 |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility/wiper | 80 | 49.1% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 41 | 25.2% |
| Unknown or other | 26 | 16% |
| Service brakes | 20 | 12.3% |
| Electrical system | 17 | 10.4% |
| Vehicle speed control | 5 | 3.1% |
| Exterior lighting | 4 | 2.5% |
| Structure | 4 | 2.5% |
| Back over prevention | 3 | 1.8% |
| Steering | 3 | 1.8% |
How 2025 compares with other Equinox EV years
Best and worst Equinox EV years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 107 | 1 |
| 2025 | 163 | 6 |
| 2026 | 11 | 3 |
This year (2025)Other yearsStill collecting reports
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Crash tests: 5 stars overall
Overall★★★★★
Frontal crashDriver 5★ · Passenger 4★★★★★★
Side crashDriver 5★ · Passenger 5★★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
RolloverRollover risk 9.7%★★★★★
Compare fairly. Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Ratings apply to the tested configuration.
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV suv fwd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 109 mpg combined
109
mpg combined
117
city
100
highway
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $700
- CO₂ tailpipe
- —
- EPA class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle
What it costs you to run
$599per year
$50per month
138gallons a year
Miles ÷ 109 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric · Automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 117 / 100 / 109 | $700 | — |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
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2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV FAQ
How many recalls does the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV have?
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns: 26V114000 (equipment), 25V878000 (rear camera), 25V704000 (tire), 25V012000 (brake), 24V925000 (electrical), 24V737000 (latch). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV problems?
Owners filed 163 complaints with NHTSA. Visibility/wiper (80), Forward collision avoidance (41), Unknown or other (26) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV get?
EPA rates the Electric · Automatic version at 117 city, 100 highway and 109 combined mpg.
What safety rating did the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV get?
NHTSA rated the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV suv fwd 5 stars overall, with 5 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 5 stars rollover (9.7% rollover risk).
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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