2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
100/100
#1 most-complained of 2 Equinox EV years
The 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV has a Complaint Index of 100, the worst of the 2 model years with data, driven mainly by Visibility & Wipers (50% of complaints) and Collision Avoidance & Cameras (26%). It also carries 6 recalls, including brake software and pedestrian-alert issues.
- Complaints
- 163
- Recalls
- 6
- Crashes / fires
- 4 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 2 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 103
- 112 city / 95 hwy
Top 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Visibility & Wipers81 (50%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras43 (26%)
- Other26 (16%)
- Brakes20 (12%)
- Electrical System20 (12%)
- Engine5 (3%)
- Structure & Body5 (3%)
- Steering3 (2%)
- Lane Departure2 (1%)
- Transmission & Powertrain2 (1%)
What owners report
- Dashboard reflects onto the windshield in sunlight, making it hard to see the road ahead even with polarized sunglasses.
- Adaptive cruise control fails to engage the brakes when approaching a slower vehicle, sometimes continuing toward it until the driver intervenes.
- Adaptive cruise control stops slowing the vehicle once the car ahead drops below about 25 mph, triggering an emergency braking alert that requires the driver to stomp the brakes.
- Brakes reportedly fail to stop the car or feel like they release fully, causing lurching or rolling into other vehicles.
- Emergency braking system activates for objects that are not present and stutters instead of stopping smoothly, in one case leading to a crash.
- Turn signal stays on or behaves inconsistently after completing a turn depending on which signal position is used.
2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV recalls
6 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 26V114000Feb 26, 2026Other5,861 vehicles
Equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
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, âOccupant Protection.â
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.
Remedy: Dealers will reset the vehicle radio, which will facilitate automatic download of the electronic ownerâs 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.
- NHTSA 25V878000Dec 18, 2025Collision Avoidance & Cameras81,177 vehiclesOver-the-air fix
Back over prevention:warnings:external/pedestrian alert
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.
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.
- NHTSA 25V704000Oct 16, 2025Suspension, Wheels & Tires22,914 vehicles
Tires:tread/belt
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.
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.
2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 112 MPG
- Highway
- 95 MPG
- Combined
- 103 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $750
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Electricity
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2025 compared with other Equinox EV years
| Year | Verdict | Index | Complaints | Recalls | MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | No verdict | 0 | 107 | 1 | 102 |
| 2025 | No verdict | 100 | 163 | 6 | 103 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV reliable?
- Based on NHTSA data, the 2025 Equinox EV has a Complaint Index of 100 and ranks worst of the 2 model years with data, with 163 complaints and 6 recalls.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV?
- Visibility & Wipers is the top problem area, accounting for 50% of complaints (81 of 163), mostly dashboard glare on the windshield.
- Does the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 2025 Equinox EV, covering brake control module software, pedestrian alert sound volume, tire failure risk, and door striker breakage. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- Are there brake problems on the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV?
- Brakes account for 12% of complaints (20 of 163) and are linked to 3 crashes, and one recall addresses adaptive cruise control failing to apply the brakes due to software issues.
- How does the 2025 Equinox EV compare to the 2024 model?
- The 2025 has a Complaint Index of 100 and 6 recalls versus the 2024's Complaint Index of 0 and 1 recall, though the 2024 had 107 complaints logged.