CarRecallWatchThe 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 166 complaints with NHTSA, including 4 crashes, 3 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Visibility/Wiper (80 reports).
2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV recalls
Missing Owner's Manual Could Raise Crash Injury Risk
General Motors has determined that certain vehicles may not have had their radio set to the correct status needed to automatically download the electronic owner's manual during production.
EV Pedestrian Alert May Be Too Quiet at Low Speeds
Certain 2025 and 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EVs may not produce a large enough change in warning sound between when the vehicle is stopped and when it is moving at low speeds.
Tire Tread Can Detach, Raising Crash Risk
Some 21-inch Continental all-season tires on these vehicles may experience partial or full tread detachment.
Adaptive Cruise Control May Not Brake as Expected, Raising Crash Risk
Certain 2025 Equinox EV vehicles with all-wheel drive may have incorrect software in the brake system control module.
EV Warning Sound May Be Too Quiet for Pedestrians
Some 2025 electric SUVs may have outdated software in the body control module that controls the pedestrian alert sound.
Doors May Open Unexpectedly Due to Broken Latch Parts
Certain door strikers, the metal parts that the door latch catches on, were not properly heat-treated during manufacturing.
Most common 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV problems
Problem areas named in the 166 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Visibility/Wiper | 80 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 54 |
| Unknown Or Other | 26 |
| Service Brakes | 22 |
| Electrical System | 18 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 |
| Structure | 4 |
| Steering | 3 |
| Back Over Prevention | 3 |
What owners report
Multiple phantom braking events have occurred since we purchased this vehicle, but traveling forward and reverse. We have been forced to turn this automatic emergency braking off and set to alert only.
INCIDENT DESCRIPTION: On October 20, 2026, at approximately 11:15 AM, I was driving my Chevrolet Equinox EV and was stopped at a red traffic signal. When the light turned green, I began accelerating normally into the intersection. Suddenly and without warning, the vehicle experienced a severe "phantom braking" / false Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) event. The vehicleâs emergency braking system engaged violently, bringing the car to an abrupt, full stop in the middle of the intersection. There were NO vehicles, pedestrians, or obstacles in front of my car or anywhere in my path. A vehicle traveling directly behind me was forced to slam on their brakes and narrowly avoided a rear-end coll
Vehicle: 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV, Front-Wheel Drive Incident date: [XXX] Approximate time: [XXX] CDT Location: Residential garage, Houston, Texas Safety Complaint â Unexpected Severe Automatic Braking On [XXX], at approximately [XXX] p.m., I was slowly driving my 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV forward into my residential garage. My foot was on the accelerator pedal, and I was moving at very low speed. I was still well away from the back wall of the garage, with no apparent obstacle requiring emergency braking. Without warning, the vehicle suddenly braked extremely hard and came to an abrupt, complete stop. I did not apply the brakes and did not notice any audible collision warning or vi
On September 2, 2026, at approximately 3:19 PM, my 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV unexpectedly applied hard automatic braking while I was proceeding through a green intersection. A white SUV ahead of me was moving to the left and clearing my travel path. There was no vehicle, pedestrian, bicycle, or other obstacle directly blocking my lane that required emergency braking. At the exact moment the vehicle applied the brakes, a Forward Collision Warning appeared on the driver display. Based on the warning and the braking response, I believe the Forward Collision Alert/Automatic Emergency Braking system falsely detected an imminent collision and activated unnecessarily. The unexpected braking creat
I was going about 65 and the car suddenly brakes for no reason and dropped to about 50. Thought I was going to be rear ended
2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV questions
Does the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV: Missing Owner's Manual Could Raise Crash Injury Risk; EV Pedestrian Alert May Be Too Quiet at Low Speeds; Tire Tread Can Detach, Raising Crash Risk; Adaptive Cruise Control May Not Brake as Expected, Raising Crash Risk; EV Warning Sound May Be Too Quiet for Pedestrians. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV?
Based on 166 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Visibility/Wiper (80), Forward Collision Avoidance (54), Unknown Or Other (26).
How do I check if a recall on my 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.