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2025 Chevrolet Equinox

ElectricGas
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
5 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
D
Safety Signal
61 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
RecallsNHTSA campaigns6
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA384
Crash ratingNHTSA overall5★
EV rangebest configuration, EPA319 mi
Fuel economybest combined, EPA27 mpg
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The 2025 Chevrolet Equinox is sold in the U.S. as a electric and gas compact SUV with 5 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the Equinox EV FWD, is EPA-rated at 319 miles with 109 MPGe combined efficiency. NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this model year, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of D. Owners have filed 384 complaints, most often about the visibility/wiper. NHTSA crash-tested it at 5 stars overall.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombRangekWh/100miCharge (240V)Annual fuel*
Equinox EV FWDElectricFWD67 and 180 kW ACPM117100109 MPGe319 mi31.29.5 h$700
Equinox EV AWD (11 kW Charger)ElectricAWD180 kW ACPM11295103 MPGe307 mi32.69.5 h$750
Equinox EV AWD (19 kW Charger)ElectricAWD67 and 180 kW AC Induction1038896 MPGe307 mi35.29.5 h$800
Equinox FWDGasFWD1.5L 4-cyl turbo262827———$2,300
Equinox AWDGasAWD1.5L 4-cyl turbo242926———$2,400

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 48697, 48695, 48696, 48061, 48089.

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Recalls (6)

Source: NHTSA recall database
▲high

Equipment

N252540430
5,861 vehiclesElectric only
ProblemGeneral 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 reqRiskWithout 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.FixDealers 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 2
NHTSA campaign 26V114000reported Feb 26, 2026General Motors, LLC
○minor

Back Over Prevention

N252530690
81,177 vehiclesElectric only
ProblemGeneral 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."RiskA vehicle that does not emit sufficient sound may fail to alert pedestrians of a moving vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.FixThe 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 campaign 25V878000reported Dec 18, 2025General Motors, LLC
▲high

Tires

N252525030
22,914 vehiclesElectric only
ProblemGeneral 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.RiskTire tread detachment increases the risk of a crash.FixDealers 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.
NHTSA campaign 25V704000reported Oct 16, 2025General Motors, LLC
▲high

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

N242481530
2,890 vehiclesElectric only
ProblemGeneral 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.RiskA vehicle that does not automatically brake as expected increases the risk of a crash.FixDealers 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.
NHTSA campaign 25V012000reported Jan 16, 2025General Motors, LLC
●moderate

Electrical System

N242479760
7,606 vehiclesElectric only
ProblemGeneral 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."RiskA vehicle that fails to make sufficient sound may result in pedestrians being unaware of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.FixDealers 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.
NHTSA campaign 24V925000reported Dec 12, 2024General Motors, LLC
●moderate

Latches/Locks/Linkages

N242477131
731 vehiclesElectric only
ProblemGeneral 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.RiskA broken door striker can cause the door to open unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury.FixDealers 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.
NHTSA campaign 24V737000reported Oct 2, 2024General Motors, LLC

NHTSA defect investigations

Service Brakes — Electronic Brake Module Component Failure open

On April 11, 2024, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation PE24011 after receiving complaints concerning a loss of brake assist in 2023 MY Cadillac Lyriq vehicles. These complaints allege a hard brake pedal, followed by a “Brake System Failure� message at start up or while driving. GM shared records regarding several internal investigations for loss of brake assist due to alleged spindle fractures in the eBoost system. GM has stated that in the event of a spindle fracture, anti-lock brakes (ABS), stability control, and traction control remain functional until the vehicle comes to a complete stop. At this point, ABS, brake assist, stability control, and tra

Opened Aug 21, 2026 · action EA26006

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
384complaints filed

13 involved a crash · 0 a fire · 5 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2024: 18 · 2025: 238 · 2026: 128

Most-cited components

Visibility/Wiper107
Electrical System93
Forward Collision Avoidance90
Unspecified75
Service Brakes43
Power Train32

What owners describe

“The steering wheel seizes at highway speeds after driving for an extended period (2+ hours.) The steering seems to lock into a position so while approaching a curve you're unable to steer toward the center of the lane, requiring you to jerk the steering wheel towards the center of the lane to prevent going out of the l…”May 14, 2025 · Steering · NHTSA owner report
“Center screen went black and is completely inoperational. Cannot utilize any center screen functions including headlights and rear backup camera. Took vehicle to dealer and they diagnosed as a bad display control unit, which is on backorder.”Apr 22, 2025 · Electrical System · NHTSA owner report
“The car vibrates hard, like being on the rumble strip, but only while driving about 1.7 rpm to 2 rpm and only sometimes. The transmission light came on. The dealer said it was leaking and fixed it. A few days later, the vibrating is back. It's at the dealer again. Still don't know what's wrong. I only have 4,500 miles …”Apr 21, 2025 · Power Train · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP
ConfigurationOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★10%
SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★10%
SUV AWDnot ratednot rated★★★★★★★★★☆17%
SUV FWDnot ratednot rated★★★★★★★★★☆18%

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program. Standard driver-assist: forward collision warning, lane departure warning, automatic emergency braking.

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Other Equinox model years

A

2027 Chevrolet Equinox

0 recalls · 0 complaints

B

2026 Chevrolet Equinox

3 recalls · 80 complaints

B

2024 Chevrolet Equinox

2 recalls · 182 complaints

C

2023 Chevrolet Equinox

3 recalls · 95 complaints

D

2022 Chevrolet Equinox

5 recalls · 165 complaints

D

2021 Chevrolet Equinox

4 recalls · 91 complaints

F

2020 Chevrolet Equinox

4 recalls · 304 complaints

F

2019 Chevrolet Equinox

4 recalls · 301 complaints

F

2018 Chevrolet Equinox

5 recalls · 403 complaints

A

2017 Chevrolet Equinox

0 recalls · 272 complaints

A

2016 Chevrolet Equinox

1 recalls · 395 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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