Known Recalls

Model year record

2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV

6 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 429 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V114000

Equipment: other: owners/service/other manual

Component
Equipment: other: owners/service/other manual
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Vehicles affected
5,861
Reported to NHTSA
2026-02-26
Owners notified
2026-04-16

Defect description

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.”

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V878000

Back over prevention: warnings: external/pedestrian alert

Component
Back over prevention: warnings: external/pedestrian alert
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Vehicles affected
81,177
Reported to NHTSA
2025-12-18
Owners notified
2026-01-29

Defect description

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."

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V704000

Tires: tread/belt

Component
Tires: tread/belt
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Vehicles affected
22,914
Reported to NHTSA
2025-10-16
Owners notified
2025-11-19

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

Tire tread detachment increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V012000

Service brakes, hydraulic

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Vehicles affected
2,890
Reported to NHTSA
2025-01-16
Owners notified
2025-02-13

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

A vehicle that does not automatically brake as expected increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V925000

Forward collision avoidance: warnings: external/pedestrian alert

Component
Forward collision avoidance: warnings: external/pedestrian alert
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Vehicles affected
7,606
Reported to NHTSA
2024-12-12
Owners notified
2025-01-21

Defect description

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."

Safety risk

A vehicle that fails to make sufficient sound may result in pedestrians being unaware of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V737000

Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch

Component
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Vehicles affected
731
Reported to NHTSA
2024-10-02

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

A broken door striker can cause the door to open unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Visibility/wiper153—
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking50—
Unknown or other48—
Service brakes39—
Electrical system321,500 mi
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control30—
Forward collision avoidance: warnings18—
Vehicle speed control10—
Exterior lighting8—
Structure: body8—
Steering5—
Back over prevention: rearview system braking4—
Power train4—
Back over prevention2500 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel21,500 mi
Fuel/propulsion system2—
Lane departure: assist2—
Lane departure: blind spot detection2—
Lane departure: warning2—
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch2—
Seat belts2—
Visibility2500 mi
Wheels2—

The 2024 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. The 2026 model has 10 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Open investigations

An investigation is not a recall. It indicates that NHTSA is currently evaluating an alleged defect but has not reached a final determination.

EA26006Electronic Brake Module Component Failure

Service brakes

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.