What are the most common problems with the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox?

The biggest group in the NHTSA file is visibility and wipers, followed by the electrical system and forward collision avoidance.

Does the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox have recalls?

Yes. The page lists them in the Recalls section, and the by-year fact gives the count.

How many complaints does the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox have?

NHTSA has 400 owner complaints on file. They are unverified reports.

What is the gas mileage of the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox?

See the fuel economy section on this page for the EPA figures.

Is the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox reliable?

Check the complaint groups and the recalls on this page, and compare the model year by year in the by-year section.

2025 Chevrolet Equinox Problems, Recalls and MPG

NHTSA has 400 owner complaints on file for the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox^[1]. The biggest group is about visibility and wipers, with 108 complaints^[2].

400owner complaints^[1]

6recalls^[3]

26–27MPG combined (EPA)^[4]

5★NHTSA overall rating^[5]

Problems
Recalls
Fuel economy
Safety
Engine and size
By year
Verdict
FAQ

Most reported problems

Here are the complaint groups in the NHTSA file, biggest first.

Visibility/Wiper. 108 complaints^[2]. In the stories we read, owners describe the dashboard reflecting on the windshield in daylight. They say it makes the road ahead hard to see and tiring on the eyes.
Electrical System. 95 complaints^[6]. Owners describe the infotainment screen and driver display going dark for a few seconds while driving. Others describe turn signals that behave oddly.
Forward Collision Avoidance. 77 complaints^[7]. Owners describe the adaptive cruise control not slowing enough for traffic ahead, so the driver has to step on the brakes. This group has the most crashes named, 8^[7].
Unknown Or Other. 76 complaints^[8]. These do not fit a clear component group.
Brakes. 49 complaints^[9]. Owners describe warnings that braking assist is unavailable, cruise control that re-engages on its own after the brakes are touched, and trouble with one pedal driving.
Power Train. 37 complaints^[10].
Engine. 25 complaints^[11].
Exterior Lighting. 18 complaints^[12].

Recalls

Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2025 Equinox is necessarily included.

Equipment › Other › Owners/Service/Other Manual (26V114), February 2026. About 5,861 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[13]
Back Over Prevention › Warnings › External/Pedestrian Alert (25V878), December 2025. About 81,177 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[14]
Tires › Tread/Belt (25V704), October 2025. About 22,914 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[15]
Forward Collision Avoidance › Adaptive Cruise Control › Software (25V012), January 2025. About 2,890 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, reduced braking. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[16]
Forward Collision Avoidance › Warnings › External/Pedestrian Alert (24V925), December 2024. About 7,606 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: injury. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[17]
Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch (24V737), October 2024. About 731 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: injury. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[18]

Fuel economy

EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.

Version	City / highway / combined MPG	Annual fuel cost
Equinox FWD, 1.5L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive^[4]	26 / 28 / 27	$2,500
Equinox AWD, 1.5L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic 8-spd, Regular, All-Wheel Drive^[19]	24 / 29 / 26	$2,600
Equinox EV AWD (11 kW Charger), electric, Automatic (A1), Electricity^[20]	112 / 95 / 103	n/a
Equinox EV AWD (19 kW Charger), electric, Automatic (A1), Electricity^[21]	103 / 88 / 96	n/a
Equinox EV FWD, electric, Automatic (A1), Electricity^[22]	117 / 100 / 109	n/a

Safety ratings

Version	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk
SUV AWD^[23]	n/a	n/a	5	4	17.4%
SUV FWD^[24]	n/a	n/a	5	4	18.5%
SUV AWD^[5]	5	5	5	5	9.9%
SUV FWD^[25]	5	5	5	5	9.7%

Engine and size

Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.

Engine	Horsepower
2025 Chevrolet Equinox with electric motor^[26]	212 to 295 hp
2025 Chevrolet Equinox with 1.5L 4-cylinder^[27]	175 hp

These are Canadian-market specifications from Transport Canada, so US models can differ slightly.

Version	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight
EQUINOX EV 4DR SUV^[28]	191 in	75 in	63 in	116 in	4,802 lb
EQUINOX 4DR SUV AWD^[29]	183 in	75 in	66 in	107 in	3,583 lb
EQUINOX 4DR SUV FWD^[30]	183 in	75 in	66 in	107 in	3,428 lb

How 2025 compares with other years

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each Equinox model year. The 2025 is highlighted^[3].

Show the numbers

Model year	Complaints	Recalls
2005	638	1
2006	695	0
2007	685	4
2008	370	0
2009	94	0
2010	784	3
2011	782	3
2012	685	3
2013	751	2
2014	548	1
2015	680	2
2016	399	1
2017	276	0
2018	410	5
2019	306	4
2020	318	4
2021	100	4
2022	185	6
2023	99	3
2024	190	2
2025	400	6
2026	85	3
2027	1	0

NHTSA's counts for the Equinox show 400 complaints and 6 recalls for 2025^[3]. Among the 23 model years listed, 12 have fewer complaints than 2025 and 10 have more^[3]. The fewest complaints are for 2027 (1) and the most are for 2010 (784)^[3]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.

Should you buy a used 2025 Equinox?

These are unverified reports sent to NHTSA, and one complaint can name several parts^[1]. The counts are not adjusted for sales. Glare on the windshield and screens that go dark lead the file^[2]^[6]. The forward collision avoidance group deserves a close look because it carries the most crashes named^[7]. If you are shopping for this model, test drive it in bright daylight and ask the dealer about open recalls^[3].

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox?: The biggest group in the NHTSA file is visibility and wipers^[2], followed by the electrical system^[6] and forward collision avoidance^[7].
Does the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox have recalls?: Yes. The page lists them in the Recalls section, and the by-year fact gives the count^[3].
How many complaints does the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox have?: NHTSA has 400 owner complaints on file^[1]. They are unverified reports.
What is the gas mileage of the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox?: See the fuel economy section on this page for the EPA figures.
Is the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox reliable?: Check the complaint groups and the recalls on this page, and compare the model year by year in the by-year section^[1].

Keep exploring

Other model years of the Chevrolet Equinox

2010 784 complaints, 3 recalls
2011 782 complaints, 3 recalls
2012 685 complaints, 3 recalls
2013 751 complaints, 2 recalls
2014 548 complaints, 1 recall
2015 680 complaints, 2 recalls
2016 399 complaints, 1 recall
2017 276 complaints, 0 recalls
2018 410 complaints, 5 recalls
2019 306 complaints, 4 recalls
2025 this page

Compare all model years of the Chevrolet Equinox

Other Chevrolet models from 2025

2025 Chevrolet Blazer 55 complaints, 3 recalls
2025 Chevrolet Corvette 11 complaints, 3 recalls
2025 Chevrolet Silverado 120 complaints, 1 recall
2025 Chevrolet Suburban 31 complaints, 1 recall
2025 Chevrolet Tahoe 50 complaints, 1 recall
2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer 0 complaints, 0 recalls

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2025 Ford Bronco 55 complaints, 19 recalls
2025 Ford Escape 31 complaints, 10 recalls

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Facts and sources

NHTSA has 400 owner complaints on file for the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox (15 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 9 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
108 complaints name the visibility/wiper component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
Owner complaints and recalls for every Chevrolet Equinox model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Equinox FWD, 1.5L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 26 city / 28 highway / 27 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,500. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV AWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 5 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 5 stars; rollover risk 9.9%. NHTSA vehicle records
95 complaints name the electrical system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 1,500). NHTSA vehicle records
77 complaints name the forward collision avoidance component group (8 crashes, 0 fires, 8 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
76 complaints name the unknown or other component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
49 complaints name the brakes component group (6 crashes, 0 fires, 3 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
37 complaints name the power train component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 5,700). NHTSA vehicle records
25 complaints name the engine component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 10,000). NHTSA vehicle records
18 complaints name the exterior lighting component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
Recall 26V114, filed February 26, 2026: Equipment › Other › Owners / Service / Other Manual . NHTSA recall database
Recall 25V878, filed December 18, 2025: Back Over Prevention › Warnings › External / Pedestrian Alert. NHTSA recall database
Recall 25V704, filed October 16, 2025: Tires › Tread / Belt. NHTSA recall database
Recall 25V012, filed January 16, 2025: Forward Collision Avoidance › Adaptive Cruise Control › Software. NHTSA recall database
Recall 24V925, filed December 12, 2024: Forward Collision Avoidance › Warnings › External / Pedestrian Alert. NHTSA recall database
Recall 24V737, filed October 2, 2024: Latches / Locks / Linkages › Doors › Latch. NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Equinox AWD, 1.5L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic 8-spd, Regular, All-Wheel Drive: 24 city / 29 highway / 26 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,600. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Equinox EV AWD (11 kW Charger), electric, Automatic (A1), Electricity: 103 MPGe combined, 307 miles of range. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Equinox EV AWD (19 kW Charger), electric, Automatic (A1), Electricity: 96 MPGe combined, 307 miles of range. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Equinox EV FWD, electric, Automatic (A1), Electricity: 109 MPGe combined, 319 miles of range. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV AWD: side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 17.4%. NHTSA vehicle records
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV FWD: side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 18.5%. NHTSA vehicle records
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV FWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 5 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 5 stars; rollover risk 9.7%. NHTSA vehicle records
EPA Test Car List, 2025 Chevrolet Equinox with electric motor: rated 212 to 295 hp depending on version. www.epa.gov
EPA Test Car List, 2025 Chevrolet Equinox with 1.5L 4-cylinder: rated 175 hp. www.epa.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, EQUINOX EV 4DR SUV: length 191 in, width 75 in, height 63 in, wheelbase 116 in, curb weight 4,802 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, EQUINOX 4DR SUV AWD: length 183 in, width 75 in, height 66 in, wheelbase 107 in, curb weight 3,583 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, EQUINOX 4DR SUV FWD: length 183 in, width 75 in, height 66 in, wheelbase 107 in, curb weight 3,428 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov

Complaints submitted to NHTSA by owners; unverified reports, one complaint can name several components. Complaint counts are not normalized by sales; compare years of the same model, not different models. EPA annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new. Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles. Dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.

2025 Chevrolet Equinox: problems, recalls and fuel economy