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2025 Chevrolet Equinox Ev
Common Problems

Ranked from 94 federal NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

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Safety
2
High severity
3 problems on this vehicle involve a crash, fire, or injury risk. If you are experiencing one, stop driving and have it inspected.

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.

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  1. 1

    Dashboard Reflection Causing Severe Glare

    58complaints
    Safety riskOther

    The dashboard design reflects sunlight onto the windshield, severely impairing visibility, especially during sunny conditions.

    Related recall: 26V114000

  2. 2

    Automatic Emergency Braking System Malfunction

    26complaints
    Safety riskElectrical

    The automatic emergency braking system engages unexpectedly, causing sudden and violent stops.

    Related recall: 24V925000

  3. 3

    Brake System Failure and Malfunction

    18complaints
    Safety riskBrakes

    The brake system occasionally fails to provide adequate assistance, leading to reduced vehicle deceleration and increased stopping distances.

    $150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 14 hrs labor
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    Related recall: 25V012000

  4. 4

    Forward Collision Avoidance System Malfunction

    4complaints
    High severityOther

    The forward collision avoidance system fails to properly adjust to the speed of vehicles in front, leading to potential collisions.

    Related recall: 26V114000

  5. 5

    Adaptive Cruise Control Failure to Engage Brakes

    2complaints
    High severityOther

    Adaptive 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 · 14 hrs labor
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    Related recall: 26V114000

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.