This page covers 6 recalls, 348 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox.
109 MPGe combined
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 3 tested variants for this model year.
Complaints about the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox cluster most heavily around visibility and wipers, forward collision avoidance, and the electrical system. On the visibility side, owners frequently report obstructed sightlines and wiper-related issues that affect their ability to see clearly while driving. Forward collision avoidance draws the second-largest complaint volume, with owners describing false alerts, unexpected automatic braking, and instances where the system activates or fails to activate in ways that don't match road conditions, including ABS releasing brake pressure during low-speed stops, which owners say extends stopping distance noticeably. Electrical complaints center on the OnStar telematics module, with multiple owners reporting that a failed module disrupts the broader electrical system, causing warning lights, loss of controls backlighting, and in some cases an inability to drive the vehicle. Parts availability for the module has left some owners waiting extended periods without a repair timeline.
348
Total Complaints
10
Crash-Related
3
With Injuries
By System
The 2025 Chevrolet Equinox has 6 recalls, the most serious being a tire tread separation risk on EV models equipped with 21-inch Continental all-season tires, where partial or full tread loss can cause a crash.
Several recalls are specific to EV trims. The adaptive cruise control on all-wheel drive EV models may fail to apply the brakes when expected due to a software error, removing an important layer of automatic crash protection. The pedestrian alert system on EV models may also not produce enough sound at low speeds to warn people on foot that the vehicle is moving. A door striker defect affects a broader range of models: the striker can break and allow a door to swing open while driving. There is also a compliance recall covering a missing owner's manual, which applies to certain Canadian-market vehicles and could leave drivers without guidance on safe vehicle operation.
At a glance
What can fail
Your vehicle's owner's manual may be missing, which means it doesn't meet Canadian regulatory requirements.
What the fix does
General Motors will mail you instructions to take your vehicle to a dealership, where they will install the owner's manual.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The pedestrian alert sound system doesn't change volume enough when the vehicle stops versus when it moves at low speeds, failing to meet federal sound requirements.
What the fix does
A dealer will update the body control module software at no cost, or the update may be delivered over-the-air to your vehicle.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The 21-inch Continental all-season tires on these vehicles may experience partial or full tread detachment.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect all four tires and replace any tires manufactured during DOT week 4024 at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The adaptive cruise control system may fail to apply the brakes properly due to incorrect software in the brake control module.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the brake system control module software at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The pedestrian alert sound system has incorrect software and may not produce sound at sufficient volume to warn pedestrians of the vehicle's presence.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the software in the body control module at no cost to restore proper alert sound volume.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The door strikers were not properly heat-treated during manufacturing, which can cause them to break.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace all four side door strikers and attachment bolts at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
