repaired · 2026 Q3
Other: owners/service/other manual
NewRisk. 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.
2025 Chevrolet Equinox EVProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 165 owner complaints about the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV, most often about the visibility/wiper. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-704 the manufacturer reports only 90% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 23, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV has problems
165 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
80Visibility/wiper
44Forward collision avoidance3 crash/fire/injury
21Service brakes4 crash/fire/injury
17Electrical system
5Vehicle speed control
4Structure
4Exterior lighting
3Steering
3Back over prevention
97 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility/wiper | 80 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 44 | 3 |
| Service brakes | 21 | 4 |
| Electrical system | 17 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 5 | 0 |
| Structure | 4 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 4 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 3 | 0 |
| 7 other systems | 9 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
6 recalls
2025 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.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Warnings: external/pedestrian alert
NewRisk. 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.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Tires: tread/belt
Risk. Tire tread detachment increases the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Adaptive cruise control: software
Risk. A vehicle that does not automatically brake as expected increases the risk of a crash.
Show 2 more recalls
repaired · 2026 Q3
Electrical system: body control module/bcm
Risk. A vehicle that fails to make sufficient sound may result in pedestrians being unaware of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
no report yet
Doors: latch
Risk. A broken door striker can cause the door to open unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury.
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
2025 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
2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV safety ratings
2025 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 2025 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.
While driving the vehicle there is a glare on the windshield that prevents the ability to see through the windshield. It is almost total obstruction from safely viewing out of the windshield. Totally blinding the driver.
As reported by many before, the glare off the dashboard is a safety issue, disrupting visibility and potentially causing collisions with unseen objects. The TSB #25-NA-069 relating to this issue was installed on my car, but the cabin now looks cheap, reducing the overall value of the car. The pad…
During the day a strong glair from the dash obscures the driver's ability to see out the front windshield. I have noticed this several times and on one occasion kept me from seeing a man walking on the side of the road until he was next to my front wheel. There were no indicators letting me know…
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