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2025 Chevrolet Equinox

Electric Gas
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
5 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-10-26
C
Safety Signal
73 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
RecallsNHTSA campaigns 6
Complaints15 crash · 9 injured reported 401
Crash ratingNHTSA overall 5★
EV rangebest configuration, EPA 319 mi
Fuel economybest combined, EPA 27 mpg
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The 2025 Chevrolet Equinox is sold in the U.S. as an 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 C. Owners have filed 401 complaints, most often about the visibility/wiper. NHTSA crash-tested it at 5 stars overall.

Chevrolet Equinox — photograph via Wikimedia Commons
Chevrolet Equinox · Photo: Kevauto · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Trims & pricing

Source: manufacturer press kitCompare a trim →
TrimPowertrainDriveMSRPHPTorqueCargo (2nd row)Wheels
LTGasFWD—175 hp184 lb-ft29.8 cu-ft17 in
LTGasAWD—175 hp203 lb-ft29.8 cu-ft17 in
RSGasFWD—175 hp184 lb-ft29.8 cu-ft19 in
RSGasAWD—175 hp203 lb-ft29.8 cu-ft19 in
ACTIVGasAWD—175 hp203 lb-ft29.8 cu-ft17 in
Equinox EV FWDElectricFWD—220 hp243 lb-ft26.4 cu-ft19 in
Equinox EV AWDElectricAWD—300 hp355 lb-ft26.4 cu-ft21 in

MSRP excludes destination. Chevrolet files one press kit for the Equinox family (RS and the Equinox); the table lists all of it, and the prices quoted for the 2025 Equinox elsewhere on this page are the Equinox trims only. Open a trim for the complete spec sheet and standard/optional equipment. Have the car in front of you? Decode its VIN to see which of these trims it is and what it was priced at.

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———$2,500
Equinox AWDGasAWD1.5L 4-cyl turbo242926———$2,600

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

Emissions & certification

Source: EPA emission certificates
ConfigurationSmog ratingEmission standardWhere it can be sold newSmartWay
Equinox EV FWD10 / 10Federal Tier 3 Bin 0 / California ZEVAll 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standardsSmartWay Elite
Equinox EV AWD (11 kW Charger), Equinox EV AWD (19 kW Charger)10 / 10California ZEV / Federal Tier 3 Bin 0All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standardsSmartWay Elite
Equinox AWD, Equinox FWD6 / 10California LEV-III SULEV30 / Federal Tier 3 Bin 30All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standards—

Certified for all fifty states, so it can be registered new anywhere in the U.S.

The smog rating scores tailpipe pollutants other than greenhouse gases, 1 (worst) to 10 (best), and is comparable only within a model year. The standard is the federal bin or California tier the configuration was certified to. Both come from the EPA certificate behind the window sticker.

New-vehicle warranty

Source: manufacturer press kits, make-level
Basic 3 yr / 36,000 mi Powertrain 5 yr / 60,000 mi Roadside 5 yr

As stated in Chevrolet's press kits for the 2025–2027 model years (4 kits); this model year's own kit states no warranty terms, so the make's are shown. Confirm the term for this car with the dealer.

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Recalls (6)

Source: NHTSA recall database
○minor

Equipment

N252540430
5,861 vehicles 74% reported repaired built Jun 27, 2025 – Jun 27, 2025 Electric only
Problem 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 req 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. Fix 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,
NHTSA campaign 26V114000 reported Feb 26, 2026 General Motors, LLC the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Back Over Prevention

N252530690
81,177 vehicles 95% reported repaired built Jul 22, 2024 – Aug 12, 2025 Electric only
Problem 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. Fix 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 campaign 25V878000 reported Dec 18, 2025 General Motors, LLC the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
▲high

Tires

N252525030
22,914 vehicles 90% reported repaired built Oct 18, 2024 – Aug 12, 2025 Electric only
Problem 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. Fix 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.
NHTSA campaign 25V704000 reported Oct 16, 2025 General Motors, LLC the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Service Brakes, Hydraulic

N242481530
2,890 vehicles 97% reported repaired Electric only
Problem 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. Risk A vehicle that does not automatically brake as expected increases the risk of a crash. Fix 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.
NHTSA campaign 25V012000 reported Jan 16, 2025 General Motors, LLC the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Electrical System

N242479760
7,606 vehicles 95% reported repaired Electric only
Problem 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." Risk A vehicle that fails to make sufficient sound may result in pedestrians being unaware of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of injury. Fix 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.
NHTSA campaign 24V925000 reported Dec 12, 2024 General Motors, LLC the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Latches/Locks/Linkages

N242477131
731 vehicles Electric only
Problem 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. Risk A broken door striker can cause the door to open unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury. Fix 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.
NHTSA campaign 24V737000 reported Oct 2, 2024 General Motors, LLC the full filing, and every vehicle covered →

These are vehicle campaigns — the ones the automaker filed against this model. NHTSA also records equipment recalls, filed by a parts maker against a component (a tyre, a child seat, an aftermarket part), and those are not listed here or counted above. nhtsa.gov/recalls shows both for a VIN.

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 tractio

Opened Aug 21, 2026 · action EA26006 · the investigation’s page →

Whether any of this applies to one specific Equinox

A campaign covers a build range, not a model year, so two identical-looking cars from 2025 can differ. Both of these check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list, free, in about ten seconds. Chevrolet publishes its own lookup because federal rule 49 CFR 573.15 requires it to, and to keep it current to within seven days.

Hear about a recall before the letter does

The manufacturer’s letter is the last step of a recall: it has up to 60 days after filing to mail owners, at the address on the registration. We email you the day NHTSA posts a recall on the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox, with what to do next. Nothing else, ever — no newsletter, no marketing, one-click unsubscribe in every message.

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Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
401complaints filed

15 involved a crash · 0 a fire · 9 injuries · 0 deaths reported

16 per 10,000 built · Chevrolet reported 250,381 Equinox built (its Early Warning production report to NHTSA)

Filed per year: 2024: 18 · 2025: 238 · 2026: 145

Most-cited components

Visibility/Wiper 111
Forward Collision Avoidance 96
Unspecified 76
Power Train 35

In depth: electrical problems → · brake problems →

In owners' own words

Filed with NHTSA by the people who own these cars, one per problem area. Quoted as written, with anything identifying removed.

The windshield has a defect on the right hand side. It seems like blurry waves. I noticed it because I got nervous thinking that there were cars riding next to me very close but it is just a glare from the defect
Visibility/Wiper May 24, 2025 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11662935
When activating the blinker to make a right turn, after completing the turn the blinker turns off, but the force causes the lever to drop far enough that the left blinker activates. Since I've had the vehicle (about 8 months total), I notice this happen more than half the time I use the right blinker.
Exterior Lighting Jun 16, 2025 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11667197
Steering feels slightly loose and keeps drifting to the left. When I have people in the backseat and I take off from a stop, the vehicle swerves to the left. Hoping the dealership will do an alignment when I take it in
Steering May 24, 2025 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11662936
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
Electrical System Apr 22, 2025 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11655995
On May 8,2025 the lift gate failed and crashed down on my head, vehicle is available for inspection and only a GM inspector has looked at it so far. The dealership told me because I filed a complaint with GM they can't touch it unless directed by GM now.
Structure May 28, 2025 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11663391
The contact owns a 2025 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while reversing at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle shuddered and stalled. The contact stated that the failure had occurred on several occasions. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was intermittently illuminated.
Power Train at 8,000 miles May 27, 2025 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11663111

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.

Reported by Chevrolet itself: 38 death-or-injury claims on this model year in its quarterly Early Warning reports to NHTSA (49 CFR 579.21): 49 injured, as claimed, not verified — about 15 per 100,000 built. Every Equinox model year, by year and system → Dated and by system, they are exhibit F of the defect dossier.

When owners reported it

Reported at 8k

miles, typically

Half the 29 owner reports with an odometer reading on file fall between 2,000 and 13,000 miles. That is when problems get reported, which is not the same as when they start — and not a failure rate, because nobody knows how many of these cars never had a problem at all.

Too few readings for a curve — the 29 on file: 17 under 10k, 7 10k–20k, 4 20k–30k, 1 70k–80k.

Odometer readings as filed by owners with NHTSA. Readings under 100 or over 400,000 miles are dropped as data entry rather than history, and a component needs at least 12 readings before a median is shown for it.

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.

Service bulletins & campaigns

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications
Extended coverage on file 1 filing by the manufacturer with NHTSA naming this model year

The term and the vehicles it covers are the manufacturer’s, as NHTSA’s summary of each filing states them; a dealer checks one particular car by its VIN. Every GM warranty extension (33) → · Every warranty extension on file, all makes →

Communicationsfiled with NHTSA 762
Most recentmanufacturer date 2026-10-20
Kindsas classified by NHTSA 688 service bulletins, 37 service campaigns, 34 over-the-air updates

Most often about: Unknown Or Other, Electrical System, Fuel/Propulsion System, Engine, Structure.

  • N262566800 Service campaign
    2026-10-20 · Engine
  • Certain vehicles listed above may have a condition in which the incorrect transmission parts were used. Dealers will replace the transmission.
  • N262545360-01 Service campaign
    2026-10-20 · Service Brakes
  • Service Update. Certain vehicles listed above may experience a condition in which the Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) may be perceived as activating earlier than expected during certain braking scenarios on slippery road conditions, such as ice- or snow-covered surfaces. Dealers will reprogram the brake system control module and drive motor control module.
  • PIP6138 Service bulletin
    2026-10-17 · Unknown Or Other
  • This Preliminary information communicates the potential for shudder and all cylinder misfire concerns on RPO LSD
  • PIT6556 Service bulletin
    2026-10-15 · Unknown Or Other
  • This Preliminary Information, describes a condition where the HVAC will make noise when changing modes while HVAC is warm. Engineering is aware and no fix available at the time.
  • PIT6555 Service bulletin
    2026-10-15 · Unknown Or Other
  • This Preliminary information describes an issue where the fuel pump makes a loud noise that engineering is currently investigating.
  • N262545360 Service campaign
    2026-10-07 · Service Brakes
  • Service Update. Certain vehicles listed above may experience a condition in which the Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) may be perceived as activating earlier than expected during certain braking scenarios on slippery road conditions, such as ice- or snow-covered surfaces. Dealers will reprogram the brake system control module and drive motor control module.
  • Update Gateway 2026.3 Over-the-air update
    2026-10-01 · Unknown Or Other
  • This update contains a required software change to help improve the overall software update and diagnostics process.
  • Telematics 2026.3 Over-the-air update
    2026-10-01 · Unknown Or Other
  • • Improved eCall system performance

A service bulletin is the manufacturer telling its dealers how to diagnose or repair a known condition. It is not a recall, not a finding that the vehicle is defective, and the work is not automatically free — though a bulletin is often what a dealer works from when you describe a symptom, so quoting the document number can save a diagnosis. The count is every communication filed; the list shows the most recent, one entry per campaign, because a single campaign is usually filed as several documents on the same day. The summaries are NHTSA's; the full documents come from the manufacturer.

Diagnostic trouble codes on file

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications and complaints

Codes documented against this model year in the federal record. A code appearing here does not mean this vehicle will set it — it means the code is part of this nameplate-year's documented history.

CodeWhat it meansMost often filed underWhere it appears
P04FB
P04FB on Chevrolet →
Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Unknown Or Other3 bulletins · 3 owner reports
P0237Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Unknown Or Other4 bulletins
P0299
P0299 on Chevrolet →
The turbocharger or supercharger is not making the boost the computer asked for.Unknown Or Other4 bulletins
P0604
P0604 on Chevrolet →
Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Unknown Or Other4 bulletins
P0607
P0607 on Chevrolet →
Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Unknown Or Other4 bulletins
B3A6BManufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Unknown Or Other3 bulletins
P073EManufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Unknown Or Other3 bulletins
P0796
P0796 on Chevrolet →
Pressure control solenoid C is not holding the pressure it was commanded.Unknown Or Other3 bulletins
P07E5Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Unknown Or Other3 bulletins
B3055
B3055 on Chevrolet →
Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Unknown Or Other2 bulletins
B3060
B3060 on Chevrolet →
Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Unknown Or Other2 bulletins
B3935
B3935 on Chevrolet →
Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Unknown Or Other2 bulletins

Generic codes (the second character is 0 or 2) mean the same thing on every vehicle sold in the United States. Manufacturer-specific codes (1 or 3) mean whatever the automaker assigned, and no honest source can define them for you — which is why the ones here carry the evidence instead of a definition. A code is a link when enough separate federal documents name it across the catalogue to be worth a page of its own; the rest are listed here, where the vehicle is the context that makes them mean something.

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At the New York inspection station

Source: New York State DMV

In New York’s inspection lanes over the 12 months to Oct 10, 2026, the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox failed the safety inspection on 0.28% of first inspections — lower than the 0.36% for every 2025 model-year vehicle inspected.

New York inspections 0.28%

failed the safety inspection

16,396 initial inspections of 16,186 vehicles.

MeasureThe 2025 EquinoxEvery 2025 vehicleBehind it
Failed the safety inspection0.28%0.36%16,396
Air-bag warning lamp stayed lit0.20%0.16%16,396
Miles driven a year8,1758,354odometer at inspection
Average odometer11,97012,194odometer at inspection

Electric vehicles get no emissions test in New York, so the safety inspection is the record here. First inspections only, so a car that failed and came back is counted once; private and special plates, not taxis, livery or commercial plates. A rate appears only where at least 200 inspections stand behind it. “Every 2025 vehicle” is every 2025 model-year car, SUV and pickup inspected in the same window, all makes. This is the state’s record of test results, not a reliability score by itself. Source: New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, Vehicle Inspections (data.ny.gov, Open NY terms).

Common questions about the 2025 Equinox

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

Does the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox have any recalls?

NHTSA has posted 6 recall campaigns for the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox. The most serious on file is 25V704000, covering Tires. Check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls; a recall applies to specific build ranges, not every car.

How safe is the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox?

NHTSA gave the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox 5 stars overall in its New Car Assessment Program tests — 5-star frontal crash, 5-star side crash, 5-star rollover. WhichTrim also grades it C (73/100) on its recall record, which is a different question from crash protection.

What is the fuel economy of the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox?

Across the 5 EPA-rated configurations of the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox, the best EPA combined figure is 27 mpg (MPGe on the electrified versions) and the longest EPA range is 319 miles on a charge. Figures are the EPA's own, per configuration, and every one is listed above.

What do owners complain about on the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox?

Owners have filed 401 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox, most often about visibility/wiper, electrical system, forward collision avoidance. Of those, 15 involved a crash, 9 reported injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, so treat the pattern as a signal and the individual report as an anecdote.

How clean is the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox?

The EPA smog rating for the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox runs 6 to 10 out of 10 across its configurations. That score covers tailpipe pollutants other than greenhouse gases, and it only compares vehicles within the same model year. It is certified for all fifty states, so it can be registered new anywhere in the U.S. Its configurations were certified to different standards — California LEV-III SULEV30, California ZEV, Federal Tier 3 Bin 0, Federal Tier 3 Bin 30 — which the table above lists per configuration.

Are there service bulletins for the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox?

The manufacturer has filed 762 service bulletins and related communications with NHTSA for the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox, most often covering unknown or other, electrical system, fuel/propulsion system. The most recent is dated 2026-10-20. A bulletin is not a recall: it is the repair procedure a manufacturer sends its dealers for a condition it knows about, and the work is not automatically paid for. It is still worth knowing — if the symptom matches, quoting the bulletin number at the service desk can save a diagnosis. The document numbers and summaries are listed above.

How does the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox do at state inspection?

In New York’s inspection lanes over the 12 months to Oct 10, 2026, the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox failed the safety inspection on 0.28% of first inspections — lower than the 0.36% for every 2025 model-year vehicle inspected. The figures are New York State DMV’s own inspection records, first inspections only, and the table above sets each one against every vehicle of the same model year.

What we hold, and what an empty row means

Paid vehicle-history reports will not tell you the difference between “nothing happened to this car” and “we never received that record” — both of the big two say as much in their own help pages. Most of what is on this page comes from complete federal registers, so we can tell you which is which, row by row.

DataHeldSourceWhat it covers — or what empty means
Fuel economy & configurations5 configurationsEPA certification recordsEvery configuration the EPA certified for sale, with its own test figures.
Emission certificates5 configurationsEPA emission certificatesSmog rating, standard and the sales area that decides where the car can be sold new.
Recalls6NHTSA recall campaignsA complete federal register: every campaign covering this model year, with severity and advisory flags.
Owner complaints401NHTSA complaint databaseAlso complete, but unverified: these are reports owners filed, not findings. Counts scale with how many were sold.
Crash ratings4 testedNHTSA NCAPOnly the configurations NHTSA chose to crash-test, which is never all of them.
Service bulletins762NHTSA manufacturer communicationsEverything the manufacturer told its dealers about a defect or malfunction, short of a recall.
Investigations1NHTSA Office of Defects InvestigationOpen and closed defect investigations, with the agency's own narrative.
Driver-assist crash reportsnoneNHTSA Standing General Order 2021-01No report has been filed. Only entities named in the order report, and only crashes they hear of — so this is also what an unequipped car, or a manufacturer without telematics, looks like.
Specifications filed with NHTSAnoneNHTSA vPIC, decoded from VIN patternsWe had no VIN pattern to decode for this model year, or the manufacturer filed nothing usable.
Trims, pricing & equipment7 trimsManufacturer press kitTranscribed from the manufacturer's own press material, every value carrying the document it came from.

Rebuilt nightly; this page was generated 2026-10-26. Every figure above is traceable to the source named beside it, and the JSON for this page carries the same values with their identifiers.

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). The most serious recall counts in full and each further one counts 85% of the one before, because a vehicle sold in millions is recalled more often than a rare one without being more dangerous — and because a flat subtraction bottomed the scale out, scoring a vehicle with 22 recalls within a point of one with six. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Read it as what it counts: recall campaigns on the federal record, weighted by severity. The damping reduces the sales bias by roughly 40% but does not remove it: like our complaint counts, this is not normalized by how many were sold, so a best-seller still scores somewhat worse than an obscure model with the same real risk. NHTSA crash ratings, do-not-drive and park-outside advisories, and the crash, fire, injury and death counts in owner complaints are reported separately on every page and never blended into the letter — a vehicle can hold five stars and a poor letter at once, and where that happens we say so rather than leave you to notice. Because the scale subtracts from a clean sheet, a model year too new to have been recalled, complained about or bulletined scores full marks on an empty record; we label those grades provisional rather than present them as earned.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed nightly. Trim-level specifications and pricing are transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit; every value carries its source in the data file.

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