2025 Chevrolet Equinox problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (32) · Visibility/Wiper (28) · Power Train (27)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
27 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (397)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-10-24 · PIT6368F · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates an issue with the virtual garage door opener not programming to a garage opener and to replace the opener with a new updated part.
Unknown Or Other 2026-10-20 · Infotainment 2026.4 · Over The Air
• more responsive map controls when switching views • trailer theft alert settings are saved between drives • more reliable access to on-screen controls for temperature, fan speed, and heated seats • improvements that help prevent the center display from freezing or unexpectedly losing audio
Engine 2026-10-20 · N262566800 · Service Campaign
certain vehicles listed above may have a condition in which the incorrect transmission parts were used. dealers will replace the transmission.
Unknown Or Other 2026-10-17 · PIP6138 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates the potential for shudder and all cylinder misfire concerns on rpo lsd
Unknown Or Other 2026-10-15 · PIT6556 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information, describes a condition where the hvac will make noise when changing modes while hvac is warm. engineering is aware and no fix available at the time.
Unknown Or Other 2026-10-15 · PIT6555 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information describes an issue where the fuel pump makes a loud noise that engineering is currently investigating.
Showing the 6 most recent of 397 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-27 · Electrical System“vehicle has been presented for service multiple times for a recurring p050d – cold start rough idle condition. due to the repeat nature of the repair, fleet is requesting that the concern be treated as an unresolved/repeat repair and that the underlying cause be fully diagnosed rather than clearing the code or repeatedly addressing symptoms. please…”
2026-10-27 · Steering“steering wheel oscillates at higher speeds, most notably around 64 mph. this has been confirmed on roads of various types (concrete, asphalt, etc) by gm dealers. manufacturer, so far, is not taking responsibility for this issue impacting numerous equinox evs.…”
2026-10-24 · Unknown Or Other“my 2025 chevrolet equinox ev has a recurring rodent intrusion problem in the hvac system. i first noticed a persistent foul odor from the vents. when i inspected the cabin air filter, i found evidence of mice. i replaced the filter, but the odor continued, and i later found fresh mouse droppings on the new filter. live mice were also found in the s…”
2026-10-23 · Engine“roughly 6 months ago, the check engine light came on in my 2025 chevrolet equinox rs, which had under 20,000 miles on it at the time. i purchased an obd scanner to run a diagnostic test, which came back with error code p04fb (crankcase ventilation hose connection pressure sensor issue). i called the dealership that sold me the vehicle, and they ran…”
2026-10-23 · Fuel/Propulsion System“evap switch / fuel system. vehicle slowed in heavy traffic. the issue was diagnosed and repaired at the dealership. there were no warning lights prior to the issue.…”
2026-10-19 · Wheels“the factory wheels on my 2025 chevrolet equinox ev suffer from a recurring structural defect. within just over a year of ownership, two separate factory wheels have cracked under normal driving conditions on standard highway imperfections without hitting major potholes. the local dealership refused to cover the issue under warranty, claiming wheels…”
2026-10-19 · Structure:body“the door handles are hidden/flush into the door when driving or locked. they pop out electronically when the car unlocked. however, my door handle is faulty and they do not pop out anymore. there is no way to grab the handle and open the door. this is a safety hazard. in a fire or other emergency, there is no immediate way to grab the door handle…”
2026-10-15 · Service Brakes“this car locks up sometimes while driving in normal traffic which is very dangerous, resulting in a whiplash for me the driver and almost causing rear end collisions to my car from the abrupt stop in moving traffic. all five abrupt stops happened with all the collision warning systems on. three happened between 2/1/25 and 8/1/25. i called gm onsta…”
2026-10-10 · Power Train“electric drive unit and 12v battery have failed 3 times in less than 6 months. the vehicle will not shift into drive, reverse, or neutral. it is stalled/stuck and can't be driven.…”
2026-10-07 · Service Brakes“reoccurring fault codes. replacement of brake system control module required. …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.