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US recalls (6)
Equipment: other, owners/service/other manual
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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, “Occupant Protection.”
Risk and remedy
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.
Remedy: 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, 2026.
Back over prevention: warnings, external/pedestrian alert
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 and remedy
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.
Remedy: 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
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 and remedy
Risk: Tire tread detachment increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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 brakes, hydraulic
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV all-wheel drive electric vehicles. The adaptive cruise control may fail to engage the brakes as expected, due to incorrect brake module software.
Risk and remedy
Risk: A vehicle that does not automatically brake as expected increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the software calibration in the brake system control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 13, 2025. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N242481530.
Forward collision avoidance: warnings, external/pedestrian alert
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV vehicles. 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 and remedy
Risk: A vehicle that fails to make sufficient sound may result in pedestrians being unaware of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will update the software in the body control module (BCM), free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 21, 2025. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N242479760.
Latches/locks/linkages: doors, latch
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2025 Chevrolet Blazer, Blazer EV, and Equinox vehicles. The door strikers were not properly heat-treated, which can cause them to break.
Risk and remedy
Risk: A broken door striker can cause the door to open unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace all four side door strikers and attachment bolts, free of charge. All affected vehicles are still in dealership inventory and therefore no owner notification letters are expected to be mailed. Owners may call Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N242477131.
Canadian recalls (5)
Show 5 Canadian recalls
Other
2026-02-26 · campaign 2026-086
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the owner's manual may be missing. As a result, the vehicles may not meet certain requirements of Canadian regulations.
Note: For the Escalade model, the recall also affects certain 2026 model year Escalade IQ and Escalade IQL models.
Safety Risk:
A missing owner's manual could cause confusion on how to safely operate the vehicle and increase the risk of injury or a crash.
Corrective Actions:
General Motors will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to install the owner's manual.
Over-the-air fixOther
2025-12-18 · campaign 2025-697
Issue:
On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the pedestrian warning system not to work properly. Canadian regulations require electric vehicles to make sounds at certain levels when operating at low speeds.
Safety Risk:
A pedestrian warning system that doesn't work properly could create confusion and increase the risk of injury for other road users.
Corrective Actions:
General Motors will notify owners by mail and send a wireless over-the-air software update to eligible vehicles to update the body control module software. Alternatively, you may schedule an appointment to have the update performed at a GM dealership.
Tires
2025-10-16 · campaign 2025-564
Issue:
On certain vehicles, one or more of the tires may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the tread could separate, and the tire(s) could fail.
Note: This recall only affects certain vehicles equipped with 21-inch Continental CrossContact RX 275/40R21 all-season tires with a date code of 4024.
Safety Risk:
A tire failure could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
General Motors will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the tire(s).
Brakes
2025-01-16 · campaign 2025-014
Issue:
On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the adaptive cruise control (ACC) not to work properly. As a result, when the ACC is activated, the vehicle may not slow down or stop if the system detects the need to apply the brakes.
Note: This recall only affects certain all-wheel drive models that are not equipped with the Super Cruise feature.
Safety Risk:
An adaptive cruise control system that doesn't work properly could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
To reduce the safety risk, General Motors advises that when using the adaptive cruise control system to be prepared to manually apply the brakes to safely slow or stop the vehicle. General Motors will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the brake system control module software.
Other
2024-12-12 · campaign 2024-755
Issue:
On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the pedestrian warning system not to work properly. Under certain conditions, the vehicle may produce too much sound. New Canadian regulations require electric vehicles to make sounds at certain levels when operating at low speeds.
Safety Risk:
A pedestrian warning system that doesn't work properly could create confusion and increase the risk of injury for other road users.
Corrective Actions:
General Motors will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the body control module software.
Owner complaints (241)
Owners filed 241 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox (11 crashes, 6 injuries reported). Among 23 model years of this model, it ranks #16 for the most complaints (median 370).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Electrical system | 79 | |
| Unknown or other | 51 | |
| Power train | 35 | |
| Forward collision avoidance | 35 | |
| Visibility/wiper | 28 | |
| Service brakes | 26 | |
| Engine | 24 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 15 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2025 CHEVROLET EQUINOX SUV FWD | – | – | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2025 CHEVROLET EQUINOX SUV AWD | – | – | 5★ | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2025 Chevrolet Equinox version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Equinox AWD 1.5 L Automatic 8-spd | 24 | 29 | 26 | $2,600 |
| Equinox EV AWD (11 kW Charger) Automatic (A1) | 112 | 95 | 103 | $750 |
| Equinox EV AWD (19 kW Charger) Automatic (A1) | 103 | 88 | 96 | $800 |
| Equinox EV FWD Automatic (A1) | 117 | 100 | 109 | $700 |
| Equinox FWD 1.5 L Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 26 | 28 | 27 | $2,500 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.