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2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Visibility/wiper — runs 9.7× the fleet median for that category across the 325 model-years tracked on this site.
161Complaints
6Recalls
4Crashes
0Fires
2Injured
0Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Visibility/wiper (49.7% of complaints) — recall and investigation status for this vehicle is currently unavailable.

Visibility/wiper complaints here are 9.7× the median for that category across the 325 model-years tracked on this site.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Visibility/wiper80 · 49.7%not available
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking24 · 14.9%not available
Service Brakes19 · 11.8%RecalledRecall 25V012000
Electrical System17 · 10.6%RecalledRecall 24V925000
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control15 · 9.3%not available
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings8 · 5%not available

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

VISIBILITY/WIPER80 · 49.7%
Unspecified / other26 · 16.1%
SERVICE BRAKES19 · 11.8%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM17 · 10.6%
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL15 · 9.3%
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS8 · 5%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL5 · 3.1%
EXTERIOR LIGHTING4 · 2.5%
STRUCTURE:BODY4 · 2.5%

Percentages are the share of the 161 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 6 campaigns

Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch

NHTSA campaign 24V737000 · 2024 · reported 10/02/2024

A broken door striker can cause the door to open unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Electrical System:body Control Module/bcm

NHTSA campaign 24V925000 · 2024 · reported 12/12/2024

A vehicle that fails to make sufficient sound may result in pedestrians being unaware of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NHTSA campaign 25V012000 · 2025 · reported 01/16/2025

A vehicle that does not automatically brake as expected increases the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Tires:tread/belt

NHTSA campaign 25V704000 · 2025 · reported 10/16/2025

Tire tread detachment increases the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Back Over Prevention:warnings:external/pedestrian Alert

NHTSA campaign 25V878000 · 2025 · reported 12/18/2025

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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Equipment:other:owners/service/other Manual

NHTSA campaign 26V114000 · 2026 · reported 02/26/2026

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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“The glare from the dashboard into the windshield blocked my view almost completely when driving on the San Francisco International Airport ramp, especially when the…”NHTSA complaint 11681031 — filed 08/16/2025 · VISIBILITY/WIPER
“There is a very dangerous glare-reflection of the dashboard on the windshield whenever it is sunny. It is difficult seeing pedestrians, bicyclists and oncoming cars…”NHTSA complaint 11679696 — filed 08/10/2025 · VISIBILITY/WIPER
“Issue Description: While driving during daylight hours, especially when the sun is positioned at a certain angle, I have observed an intense reflection from the…”NHTSA complaint 11678378 — filed 08/04/2025 · VISIBILITY/WIPER

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV?

Visibility/wiper issues are the most-reported category, cited in 80 of 161 NHTSA complaints (49.7%), followed by unspecified/other issues (26), forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking (24), service brakes (19). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV have?

161 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 4 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 2 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.

Does the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV have any recalls?

Yes — 6 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 24V737000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV's reported problems?

Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.