Chevrolet Equinox EV Recalls (2024-2026)

What recalls does the Chevrolet Equinox EV have?

• 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV Owner's Manual Recall (26V114) Repeat recall
  February 26, 2026 · 5,861 vehicles · Other Equipment

  General Motors has decided that certain 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, Chevrolet Colorado, Equinox EV, GMC Canyon, 2026 Buick Enclave, Envision, Cadillac CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, LYRIQ, VISTIQ, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Corvette Convertible, Corvette Coupe, Corvette Convertible E-Ray, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, Silverado EV, Suburban 1500, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Hummer EV Pickup, Hummer EV SUV, Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, Sierra EV, Terrain, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The radio may not have been set to the correct status to download the electronic owner's manual during production.

  Risk: 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.

  Fix: Dealers will reset the vehicle radio, which will facilitate automatic download of the electronic owner’s manual, free of charge.

• 2025-2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV Pedestrian Alert Sound Recall (25V878)
  December 18, 2025 · 81,177 vehicles · Rearview Camera

  The pedestrian alert sound system may not produce a sufficient change in volume between the vehicle being stopped and moving at low speeds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles."

  Risk: 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.

  Fix: The body control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge.

• 2025-2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV Tread and Belt Recall (25V704)
  October 16, 2025 · 22,914 vehicles · Suspension, Wheels and Tires

  One or more of these tires may experience partial or full tread detachment.

  Risk: Tire tread detachment increases the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect all four tires and replace those manufactured during DOT week 4024, free of charge.

• 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV Pedestrian Alert Sound Recall (25V639) Repeat recall
  September 25, 2025 · 23,700 vehicles · Driver Assistance

  The pedestrian alert sound system may not produce a sufficient change in volume between the vehicle being stopped and moving at low speeds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles."

  Risk: A vehicle that fails to make sufficient sound may result in pedestrians being unaware of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

  Fix: The vehicle's body control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge.

• 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV Adaptive Cruise Control Software Recall (25V012)
  January 16, 2025 · 2,890 vehicles · Driver Assistance

  The adaptive cruise control may fail to engage the brakes as expected, due to incorrect brake module software.

  Risk: A vehicle that does not automatically brake as expected increases the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will update the software calibration in the brake system control module, free of charge.

• 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV Pedestrian Alert Sound Recall (24V925)
  December 12, 2024 · 7,606 vehicles · Driver Assistance

  The pedestrian alert sound system may have incorrect software and not produce sound at a sufficient volume. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles."

  Risk: A vehicle that fails to make sufficient sound may result in pedestrians being unaware of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

  Fix: Dealers will update the software in the body control module (BCM), free of charge.

• 2025 Chevrolet Blazer Door Latch Recall (24V737)
  October 2, 2024 · 731 vehicles · Body, Doors and Seats

  The door strikers were not properly heat-treated, which can cause them to break.

  Risk: A broken door striker can cause the door to open unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury.

  Fix: Dealers will replace all four side door strikers and attachment bolts, free of charge.

Which Equinox EV parts are recalled most?

Which Equinox EV model years have the most recalls?

How do I check my Equinox EV for open recalls?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. The lookup lists every open safety recall on that specific vehicle, so you will see which of the 7 Chevrolet Equinox EV campaigns above apply to you. You can also ask any authorized Chevrolet dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is on your registration card, your insurance card, and a plate at the lower driver-side corner of the windshield. Brand-new recalls can take a few days to show up, so check again if you received a letter.

What are Equinox EV owners reporting?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA since 2020, by model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports, but the components that come up most often show where owners are having trouble.

Excerpts from owner complaints (unverified):

There is a terrible reflection from the dashboard onto the windshield that under certain conditions, ie: bright sunlight, it really interferes with visibility, making driving rather dangerous. I've read of many complaints about this same problem.

2024 CHEVROLET Equinox EV owner, Visibility/Wiper, NHTSA complaint 11634234

The Equinox EV has rear Automatic Emergency Braking. On multiple occasions while backing up the vehicle's AEB has activated by slamming on the parking brake. A check of the rear camera and sensor system shows the vehicle detected nothing.

2024 CHEVROLET Equinox EV owner, Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking, NHTSA complaint 11638716

Extreme glare due to reflection of dash material and design causing lack of visibility while driving into the sun.

2025 CHEVROLET Equinox EV owner, Visibility/Wiper, NHTSA complaint 11633541

Can a recall make your Equinox EV a lemon in California?

Owners of a Chevrolet Equinox EV often ask whether these recalls mean their vehicle qualifies under California's lemon law. Not by themselves. The question is whether a covered defect keeps coming back, or keeps the vehicle at the dealer, after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

2 of the 7 recalls listed here follow an earlier campaign on the same component, which can mean a first fix did not work. Most are single-repair campaigns, but repeat visits for any covered defect still count.

Within the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the same defect was repaired two or more times when it is likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases, and owners outside that window can still have a claim. An owner who prevails can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.

What to keep: every repair order, the recall owner letters, your purchase or lease contract, and a log of dates, mileage and symptoms. Make sure every visit is written up, even when the dealer says it found nothing.

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Other Chevrolet models with recalls

• Blazer: 6 recalls
• Blazer EV: 7 recalls
• Bolt EV: 8 recalls
• Bolt Euv: 4 recalls
• Camaro: 4 recalls
• Colorado: 8 recalls
• Corvette: 5 recalls
• Corvette Convertible: 3 recalls
• Corvette Convertible E-Ray: 2 recalls
• Corvette Coupe: 3 recalls
• Corvette Coupe E-Ray: 1 recall
• Corvette E-Ray: 1 recall
• Equinox: 10 recalls
• Equinox EV: 7 recalls
• Express: 8 recalls
• Express 2500: 1 recall
• Malibu: 5 recalls
• Silverado 1500: 16 recalls
• Silverado 2500: 11 recalls
• Silverado 3500: 10 recalls
• Silverado EV: 9 recalls
• Suburban: 15 recalls
• Suburban 1500: 4 recalls
• Tahoe: 23 recalls
• Trailblazer: 5 recalls
• Traverse: 6 recalls
• Trax: 2 recalls

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