2026 Chevrolet Equinox Ev problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking (5) · Service Brakes (2) · Visibility:windshield Wiper/Washer (1)
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Safety recalls (3)
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2026-02-26 · campaign 26V114000 · 5,861 vehicles
Defect: 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, Terra
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. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2026. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-866-467-9700, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. The manufacturer's number for this recall is N252540430. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 26,
Back Over Prevention:warnings:external/Pedestrian Alert 2025-12-18 · campaign 25V878000 · 81,177 vehicles
Defect: 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. 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. Owner notification letters were mailed January 29, 2026. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252530690. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 18, 2025.
Tires:tread/Belt 2025-10-16 · campaign 25V704000 · 22,914 vehicles
Defect: 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.
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. Owner notification letters were mailed November 19, 2025. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252525030. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 16, 2025.
Service bulletins (146)
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.
Service Brakes 2026-10-20 · N262545360-01 · Service Campaign
service update. certain vehicles listed above may experience a condition in which the anti-lock braking system (abs) may be perceived as activating earlier than expected during certain braking scenarios on slippery road conditions, such as ice- or snow-covered surfaces. dealers will reprogram the b
Unknown Or Other 2026-10-15 · Assisted Driving 2026.3 · Over The Air
• improved guidance for lane centering assistance in the driver display • system changes to support future improvements
Unknown Or Other 2026-10-15 · 663.30 · Over The Air
• updates to lane centering assistance alerts • improvements to steering system performance • fixes to help ensure start reliability and prevent battery drain. • improved charging performance and messages.
Service Brakes 2026-10-07 · N262545360 · Service Campaign
service update. certain vehicles listed above may experience a condition in which the anti-lock braking system (abs) may be perceived as activating earlier than expected during certain braking scenarios on slippery road conditions, such as ice- or snow-covered surfaces. dealers will reprogram the b
Unknown Or Other 2026-10-03 · Telematics 2026.3 · Over The Air
• improved reliability of connected services, including onstar, wi-fi hotspot, and navigation • enhanced emergency calling performance • improvements to maintain access to super cruise following vehicle software updates • improved battery management during vehicle software updates
Showing the 6 most recent of 146 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-26 · Visibility:windshield Wiper/Washer“the contact owns a 2026 chevrolet equinox ev. the contact stated that the windshield washer fluid capacity was only 5 ounces. the contact stated that the small capacity created a safety hazard because the volume of the fluid might be depleted quickly during inclement weather. the dealer was contacted and made aware of the failure.…”
2026-08-31 · Service Brakes“on saturday, august 29, 2026, at approximately 12:00 pm, i was driving my 2026 chevrolet equinox ev rs on the highway at about 65 mph. the weather conditions were clear and sunny. without warning, the vehicle's automatic emergency braking (aeb) system abruptly engaged with full force, causing a severe and sudden deceleration. there were no vehicles…”
2026-08-16 · Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings“three times over the past month, this car has slammed the automatic emergency brakes, thinking there was an obstacle in the road. each time, it has caused whiplash to everyone in the car, feeling like we were slammed by another car. it is related to the collision avoidance and is triggered by either a shadow on the road or a glare. if i turn off…”
2026-08-16 · Unknown Or Other“i feel compelled to report this issue after 3rd incident and also after raising with the dealer service. i think this is a very very serious issue which should be investigated and dealt with promptly before it results in serious death or debilitating injuries. let me describe the latest incident that happened yesterday with me in [xxx] between on…”
2026-07-17 · Vehicle Speed Control“on numerous occasions, while driving either on highways or streets, vehicle would brake on its own or aggressive braking when this type of braking was unnecessary. i was hospitalized for whiplash in one incident. after braking for no reason!!! gm sent a tow truck to pick up my vehicle, and i have not heard back for more than 100 days. if gm cannot …”
2026-06-08 · Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking · 7,861 mi“the contact owns a 2026 chevrolet equinox ev. the contact stated that the vehicle had experienced phantom braking on two separate occasions. the contact stated that while slowly reversing out of the garage, the vehicle experienced phantom braking and suddenly stopped. additionally, while driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle experienced phantom…”
2026-05-03 · Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking“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. a visual check also shows nothing behind the vehicle that's outside the sensor system's.…”
2026-05-01 · Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking“the inability to permanently turn on the warning only option for front and rear emergency braking after the latest ota update. phantom braking conditions still exist for this model and occur at unexpected times causing potential rear end collisions with following vehicles.…”
2026-05-01 · Lane Departure: Assist“driving in the freeway at 70 miles per hour with adaptive cruise control on car went crazy with emergency lights and braking the vehicle in middle of freeway no accident also lane asíst is not working …”
2026-03-28 · Service Brakes“ on february 23, 2026, while driving my 2026 chevrolet equinox ev home from folsom chevrolet following a prior repair visit, the “service park assist system” warning illuminated, first intermittently, then after a few miles, continuously for the remainder of the 11-mile drive home. during the same drive, while reversing with no objects present behi…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.