Defect Summary: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Chevrolet 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."
The 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV is associated with 107 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 1 safety recall campaign in the federal safety database. The most frequently reported component area is Visibility & Wipers, accounting for 52 reports (49% of total complaints). EPA records certify all-electric efficiency of 96 to 108 MPGe with an estimated driving range of 285–319 miles across 2 certified vehicle configurations.
- • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 107 reports
- • Safety Recall Campaigns: 1 campaign
- • Top Reported Defect Area: Visibility & Wipers (52 / 49%)
- • Safety Incident Signals: 1 crash / 0 fire / 0 injury reports
- • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: 5 / 5 Stars
- • EPA Efficiency: 96–108 MPGe (2 variants)
What is the fuel economy and range of the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV?
Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant
| Variant | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Highway | Combined | EV Range | Est. Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equinox EV FWD 100% Electric | Electric Motor | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 117 MPGe | 99 MPGe | 108 MPGe | 319 mi | $700 / yr |
| Equinox EV AWD 100% Electric | Electric Motor | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 101 MPGe | 90 MPGe | 96 MPGe | 285 mi | $800 / yr |
What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV?
Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
| Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant | Overall Rating | Frontal Crash | Side Crash | Rollover Rating | Rollover Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV FWD | 9.700000000000001% | ||||
| SUV AWD | 9.9% |
Standard & Optional and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Standard & Optional in official NHTSA records for tested 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV models.
What defect complaints are reported for the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV?
Summary of 107 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)
Top Reported Problem Categories
Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA
Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.
View all 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV problems & component breakdown (30 categories) →Are there open safety recalls on the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV?
Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA
The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
- NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
- U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.
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