2025 Chevrolet Equinox problems and complaints
Owners have filed 242 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (80), Unknown Or Other (51), Forward Collision Avoidance (35).
Key takeaways
- 242 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 11 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 6 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 80 | 33% |
| Unknown Or Other | 51 | 21% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 35 | 14% |
| Power Train | 35 | 14% |
| Service Brakes | 30 | 12% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 28 | 12% |
| Engine | 24 | 10% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 15 | 6% |
| Exterior Lighting | 14 | 6% |
| Steering | 12 | 5% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 10 | 4% |
| Lane Departure | 9 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 CHEVROLET EQUINOX SUV AWD | Not rated | Not rated | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2025 CHEVROLET EQUINOX SUV FWD | Not rated | Not rated | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System,seats,lane Departure - filed 2026-11-05
Blindspot warning indicator (driver's side) sporadically lights up any where from a blink to approx. 10seconds along with corresponding seat vibrations. Also, forward obstruction light and seat vibration will also activate with nothing in sight. All occur while driving. Which can lead to anxiety about human error. ...
Electrical System - filed 2026-10-27
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 repeated...
Steering - filed 2026-10-27
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.
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More for the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.