What is the most common complaint about the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV's visibility?

Owners overwhelmingly report dashboard glare reflecting onto the windshield, making it hard to see the road, pedestrians, and other vehicles in sunny conditions.

How many Visibility & Wipers complaints does the 2025 Equinox EV have?

NHTSA lists 81 complaints in this area for the 2025 model year, which is 50% of all 163 complaints filed for that year.

Is there a recall for the windshield glare issue on the Equinox EV?

No. NHTSA lists no related recalls for this issue on the 2025 Equinox EV.

Did the dashboard glare issue cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to these complaints, though one owner described a near-miss with a pedestrian.

Is the glare problem worse in the 2025 or 2024 Equinox EV?

The 2024 model year shows a higher share, with Visibility & Wipers complaints making up 56% of its total complaints versus 50% for 2025.

2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV Visibility & Wipers Problems

Visibility & Wipers complaints account for 81 of 163 total complaints (50%) on the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV. Nearly all describe dashboard glare reflecting onto the windshield. No related recalls exist, and no crashes, fires, or injuries were reported.

Visibility & Wipers complaints: 81; 50% of 163
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 500 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical visibility and wiper symptoms owners report

Owners describe a patterned dashboard design that reflects onto the windshield, creating a persistent glare in sunny conditions.
Several report the glare obscures pedestrians and other vehicles ahead, especially when driving toward the sun.
Some say the reflection appears as shifting stripes or bars that strain their eyes and force them to refocus while driving.
A few owners note the glare occurs in a variety of lighting conditions, not just direct sunlight.
Some drivers say polarized sunglasses reduce but do not eliminate the reflection, and one reported a near-miss with a pedestrian while turning.

When 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV visibility and wiper complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 23, 2024, latest Oct 6, 2025.

81 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2024 to Oct 2025; peak Jul 2025 (15).

Visibility & Wipers recalls for the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Visibility & Wipers complaints by Equinox EV model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

202460 (56%)
202581 (50%)

Frequently asked questions

What is the most common complaint about the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV's visibility?: Owners overwhelmingly report dashboard glare reflecting onto the windshield, making it hard to see the road, pedestrians, and other vehicles in sunny conditions.
How many Visibility & Wipers complaints does the 2025 Equinox EV have?: NHTSA lists 81 complaints in this area for the 2025 model year, which is 50% of all 163 complaints filed for that year.
Is there a recall for the windshield glare issue on the Equinox EV?: No. NHTSA lists no related recalls for this issue on the 2025 Equinox EV.
Did the dashboard glare issue cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to these complaints, though one owner described a near-miss with a pedestrian.
Is the glare problem worse in the 2025 or 2024 Equinox EV?: The 2024 model year shows a higher share, with Visibility & Wipers complaints making up 56% of its total complaints versus 50% for 2025.