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.”
The 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV is associated with 161 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 6 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database. The most frequently reported component area is Visibility & Wipers, accounting for 72 reports (45% of total complaints). EPA records certify all-electric efficiency of 96 to 109 MPGe with an estimated driving range of 307–319 miles across 3 certified vehicle configurations.
- • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 161 reports
- • Safety Recall Campaigns: 6 campaigns
- • Top Reported Defect Area: Visibility & Wipers (72 / 45%)
- • Safety Incident Signals: 4 crash / 0 fire / 1 injury reports
- • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: 5 / 5 Stars
- • EPA Efficiency: 96–109 MPGe (3 variants)
What is the fuel economy and range of the 2025 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 | 100 MPGe | 109 MPGe | 319 mi | $700 / yr |
| Equinox EV AWD (11 kW Charger) 100% Electric | Electric Motor | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 112 MPGe | 95 MPGe | 103 MPGe | 307 mi | $750 / yr |
| Equinox EV AWD (19 kW Charger) 100% Electric | Electric Motor | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 103 MPGe | 88 MPGe | 96 MPGe | 307 mi | $800 / yr |
What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2025 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 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV models.
What defect complaints are reported for the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV?
Summary of 161 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 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV problems & component breakdown (33 categories) →Are there open safety recalls on the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV?
Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA
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."
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.
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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