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2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 6 safety recall campaigns for the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV. The most recent was reported on February 26, 2026. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: EQUINOX EV.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
26V114000February 26, 2026Equipment › Other › Owners/Service/Other Manual
25V878000December 18, 2025Back Over Prevention › Warnings › External/Pedestrian Alert
25V704000October 16, 2025Tires › Tread/Belt
25V012000January 16, 2025Forward Collision Avoidance › Adaptive Cruise Control › Software
24V925000December 12, 2024Electrical System › Body Control Module/BCM
24V737000October 2, 2024Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch

Systems involved: Forward Collision Avoidance (2) · Back Over Prevention (1) · Electrical System (1) · Equipment (1) · Latches/Locks/Linkages (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1) · Tires (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 26V114000Manufacturer no. N252540430

Equipment › Other › Owners/Service/Other Manual

Report received by NHTSA
February 26, 2026
Owner notification
April 16, 2026
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
5,861 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV
June 27, 2025 – June 27, 2025
Model names in the NHTSA record
EQUINOX EV

Defect summary

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.”

Safety 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.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V114000, filed by General Motors, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V878000Manufacturer no. N252530690

Back Over Prevention › Warnings › External/Pedestrian Alert

Report received by NHTSA
December 18, 2025
Owner notification
January 29, 2026
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
81,177 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV
July 22, 2024 – August 12, 2025
Model names in the NHTSA record
EQUINOX EV

Defect summary

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."

Safety 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.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V878000, filed by General Motors, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V704000Manufacturer no. N252525030

Tires › Tread/Belt

Report received by NHTSA
October 16, 2025
Owner notification
November 19, 2025
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
22,914 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV
October 18, 2024 – August 12, 2025
Model names in the NHTSA record
EQUINOX EV

Defect summary

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.

Safety 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.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V704000, filed by General Motors, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V012000Manufacturer no. N242481530

Forward Collision Avoidance › Adaptive Cruise Control › Software

Report received by NHTSA
January 16, 2025
Owner notification
February 13, 2025
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
2,890 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
EQUINOX EV

Components: Forward Collision Avoidance › Adaptive Cruise Control › Software; Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Defect summary

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.

Safety 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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V012000, filed by General Motors, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 24V925000Manufacturer no. N242479760

Electrical System › Body Control Module/BCM

Report received by NHTSA
December 12, 2024
Owner notification
January 21, 2025
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
7,606 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
EQUINOX EV

Components: Electrical System › Body Control Module/BCM; Forward Collision Avoidance › Warnings › External/Pedestrian Alert

Defect summary

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."

Safety 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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V925000, filed by General Motors, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 24V737000Manufacturer no. N242477131

Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch

Report received by NHTSA
October 2, 2024
Owner notification
Not yet in the record
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
731 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
EQUINOX EV

Defect summary

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.

Safety 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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V737000, filed by General Motors, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: March 2, 2026.