Chevrolet Equinox EV recalls

7 official safety recalls for the Chevrolet Equinox EV from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Electronic owner's manual may not download

    Reported February 26, 2026Model years 2025–2026NHTSA campaign 26V1140005,861 vehicles affected

    The radio may not be set up to download the electronic owner's manual. Without the manual, owners may not know how to operate the vehicle safely, increasing the risk of injury in a crash. Dealers will reset the radio to enable the automatic download, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
    Defect
    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.”
    Consequence
    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.

  2. Pedestrian alert sound may be too quiet at low speeds

    Reported December 18, 2025Model years 2025–2026NHTSA campaign 25V87800081,177 vehicles affected

    The pedestrian alert system may not change volume enough between stopping and moving at low speeds, so pedestrians may not hear a moving vehicle. This can increase crash or injury risk. A dealer or over-the-air update will update the body control module software free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT
    Defect
    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."
    Consequence
    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.

  3. Tyre tread may detach

    Reported October 16, 2025Model years 2025–2026NHTSA campaign 25V70400022,914 vehicles affected

    One or more tyres may partially or fully lose their tread, increasing crash risk. Dealers will inspect all four tyres and replace those manufactured during DOT week 4024 free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    TIRES:TREAD/BELT
    Defect
    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.
    Consequence
    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.

  4. Pedestrian alert may be too quiet at low speeds

    Reported September 25, 2025Model years 2024NHTSA campaign 25V63900023,700 vehicles affected

    The pedestrian alert may not change volume enough when the vehicle moves at low speeds, so pedestrians may not hear an approaching vehicle and could be injured. A dealer or over-the-air update will update the body control module software free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT
    Defect
    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."
    Consequence
    A vehicle that fails to make sufficient sound may result in pedestrians being unaware of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy
    The vehicle's body control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 17, 2025. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252527170.

  5. Adaptive cruise control may not brake as expected

    Reported January 16, 2025Model years 2025NHTSA campaign 25V0120002,890 vehicles affected

    Incorrect brake module software may prevent adaptive cruise control from engaging the brakes as expected, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will update the brake system control module software calibration, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
    Defect
    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.
    Consequence
    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
    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.

  6. Pedestrian alert may be too quiet

    Reported December 12, 2024Model years 2025NHTSA campaign 24V9250007,606 vehicles affected

    Incorrect software may keep the pedestrian alert from sounding loudly enough, so pedestrians may not hear an approaching vehicle and could be injured. Dealers will update the body control module software free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT
    Defect
    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."
    Consequence
    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
    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.

  7. Door strikers may break

    Reported October 2, 2024Model years 2025NHTSA campaign 24V737000731 vehicles affected

    Door strikers may break and allow a door to open unexpectedly, increasing injury risk. Dealers will replace all four side door strikers and attachment bolts free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
    Defect
    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.
    Consequence
    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
    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.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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