2025 Chevrolet Equinox Ev
Common Problems
Ranked from 94 federal NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
5 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
- 1
Dashboard Reflection Causing Severe Glare
58complaintsSafety riskOtherThe dashboard design reflects sunlight onto the windshield, severely impairing visibility, especially during sunny conditions.
Related recall: 26V114000
- 2
Automatic Emergency Braking System Malfunction
26complaintsSafety riskElectricalThe automatic emergency braking system engages unexpectedly, causing sudden and violent stops.
Related recall: 24V925000
- 3
Brake System Failure and Malfunction
18complaintsSafety riskBrakesThe brake system occasionally fails to provide adequate assistance, leading to reduced vehicle deceleration and increased stopping distances.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 25V012000
- 4
Forward Collision Avoidance System Malfunction
4complaintsHigh severityOtherThe forward collision avoidance system fails to properly adjust to the speed of vehicles in front, leading to potential collisions.
Related recall: 26V114000
- 5
Adaptive Cruise Control Failure to Engage Brakes
2complaintsHigh severityOtherAdaptive Cruise Control does not engage brakes when the vehicle in front slows down, requiring the driver to brake manually to avoid collisions.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 26V114000
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.