Most common 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV problems
Share of the 164 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Chevrolet Equinox EV complaints by model year
2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV recalls (6)
Equipment › Other › Owners/service/other manual
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Remedy: 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.
Back over prevention › Warnings › External/pedestrian alert
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.
Remedy: 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.
Tires › Tread/belt
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.
Remedy: 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.
Service brakes, hydraulic
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.
Remedy: 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.
Forward collision avoidance › Warnings › External/pedestrian alert
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.
Remedy: 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.
Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
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.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV:
Electronic Brake Module Component Failure
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.
What 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV owners say
Windows, wipers & sunroof all 81 →
The contact owns a 2025 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the glare of the sun entering through the windshield was distracting while driving. Neither a dealer nor an independent mechanic was contacted. The contact stated that after shifting to drive(D), the rearview camera failed to turn off as needed. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 500.
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 dashboard onto the inside of the windshield. This reflection is bright and widespread, directly obstructing my field of vision and making it difficult to see the road ahead clearly. The glare is particularly noticeable on clear or sunny days and significantly increases the risk of an accident. This visibility issue appears to be related to the dashboard material and design, which may not adequately diffuse or absorb sunlight. I believe this condition may affect other drivers as well, potentially leading to widespread safety concerns. …
Driver assistance all 46 →
The contact owns a 2025 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the glare of the sun entering through the windshield was distracting while driving. Neither a dealer nor an independent mechanic was contacted. The contact stated that after shifting to drive(D), the rearview camera failed to turn off as needed. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 500.
The emergency braking system is not engaging appropriately and when activated it stutters to a stop and does not come to an immediate stop. When in emergency situations the braking system detect objects that are not present causing it to come to a stuttering stop and causing a hazard and accident.
Brakes all 20 →
Traveling down a gravel road, down hill with security gate at bottom of hill. Traveled 100's of times. starting going down hill and used brakes to slow, no slowing. Pushed harder and still no slowing. As hard as possible and hit the gate lots of damage to car. It was as if there were no brakes. In fact I think the car speeded up and the brakes released all the way.
On two occasions as I have pulled in to park this vehicle, while pressing brake the car lurched forward. The first time no damage happened however the second time damage occurred. While pressing the brake as hard as I could would not stop the lurching car. None of the avoidance warnings helped either.
2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric | Single-speed | FWD | 117 / 100 / 109 MPGe | 319 mi |
| Electric | Single-speed | AWD | 112 / 95 / 103 MPGe | 307 mi |
EPA ratings. Class: Small SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV a good car?
There isn't enough complaint history for the Equinox EV to compare model years reliably. So far owners have filed 164 complaints with NHTSA.
What is the most common problem with the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV?
The windows, wipers & sunroof — 81 complaints, 49% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the driver assistance (46) and brakes (20).
How many recalls does the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV have?
There are 6 recalls for the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV, the most recent from February 26, 2026 (owners/service/other manual). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 1,000 miles; 100% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.