repaired · 2026 Q3
Warnings: external/pedestrian alert
Risk. A vehicle that fails to make sufficient sound may result in pedestrians being unaware of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
2024 Chevrolet Equinox EVProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 108 owner complaints about the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV, most often about the visibility/wiper. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 25V-639 the manufacturer reports only 94% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 8, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV has problems
108 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
58Visibility/wiper
26Forward collision avoidance1 crash/fire/injury
11Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
8Electrical system
6Back over prevention
6Exterior lighting
3Fuel/propulsion system
3Steering
2Structure
64 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility/wiper | 58 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 26 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 11 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 8 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 6 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 6 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 |
| 4 other systems | 6 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chevrolet.
Best & worst years
2024 vs. every other Equinox EV year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Equinox EV median. How we score
'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV safety ratings
2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 5 stars (9.9% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard & Optional
- Lane departure warning: Standard & Optional
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV, and the recalls they led to.
- Electronic Brake Module Component FailureOpen
In owners' words
What Equinox EV owners report
Recent visibility/wiper complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The dash allows for significant amount of glare that reflects in bright sunlight and impare visibility through the windshield.
The 2 problems that I am reporting are visibility issues. There are situations when it is very difficult to see out of this car. When bright sunshine comes through the windshield it reflects off of the dashboard making it almost impossible to see out. Pedestrians are very difficult to see and it's…
We love the car and would buy it again - BUT - it has one significant problem which is in-fact a safety problem. Anytime the sun is shining on the dashboard there is a major reflection on the windshield. See the attached photo which was made as we were pulling into the garage. It was 12:41 PM EDT…
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