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 involving 21-inch Continental all-season tires on EV models where the tread can partially or fully detach from the tire at speed, raising the risk of a crash.
Two recalls affect the EV model's pedestrian alert system. The external speaker may not produce sound at adequate volume when the vehicle is moving at low speeds, and separately, the volume does not increase enough between a stopped and moving state, meaning nearby pedestrians may not hear the vehicle approaching in either scenario. On all-wheel drive EV trims, a software error in the brake module can cause the adaptive cruise control to fail to apply the brakes when it should, leaving the driver to react without the expected automated assist. Door latches are also a concern on certain vehicles: the door strikers can break, which may allow a door to swing open while driving. There is also a compliance issue affecting some vehicles sold in Canada where the owner's manual is missing from the vehicle entirely, leaving the driver without guidance on safe 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.
