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.
2026 Chevrolet Equinox EVProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 12 owner complaints about the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV, most often about the forward collision avoidance. It is covered by 3 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 26, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Bull-Doser, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV has problems
12 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
10Forward collision avoidance2 crash/fire/injury
3Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
1Lane departure
1Power train
1Vehicle speed control
1Back over prevention
1Visibility
1Electrical system
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Forward collision avoidance | 10 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 1 |
| Lane departure | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 1 |
| Back over prevention | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2026 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.
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
2026 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
2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV safety ratings
2026 CHEVROLET EQUINOX EV SUV BEV 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
- Lane departure warning: Standard
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV, and the recalls they led to.
- Electronic Brake Module Component FailureOpen
In owners' words
What Equinox EV owners report
Recent forward collision avoidance complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
On Saturday, August 29, 2026, at approximately 12:00 PM, I was driving my 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV RS on the highway at about 65 mph. The weather conditions were clear and sunny. Without warning, the vehicle's automatic emergency braking (AEB) system abruptly engaged with full force, causing a…
I feel compelled to report this issue after 3rd incident and also after raising with the dealer service. I think this is a very very serious issue which should be investigated and dealt with promptly before it results in serious death or debilitating injuries. Let me describe the latest incident…
Three times over the past month, this car has slammed the automatic emergency brakes, thinking there was an obstacle in the road. Each time, it has caused whiplash to everyone in the car, feeling like we were slammed by another car. It is related to the collision avoidance and is triggered by…
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