2025 Chevrolet Equinox problems
Verdict · NHTSA data
A typical year for this model
The 2025 Chevrolet Equinox sits mid-pack among Equinox years: 331 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 509, with no recalls and no defect investigations.
No single system dominates the record — complaints spread across electrical system (72), driver assistance (54), and other (52), which usually points to general build quality rather than one defect.
331
NHTSA complaints
0
Recalls
0
Investigations
16
Crash-involved
0
Fires reported
5
Injuries
0
Deaths
—
NCAP overall
How does 2025 compare to other Equinox years?
What are the most common 2025 Chevrolet Equinox problems?
| Component | Complaints | Share | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 72 | 22% | ▲ up |
| Driver Assistance | 54 | 16% | ▲ up |
| Other | 52 | 16% | ▲ up |
| Transmission | 29 | 9% | ▲ up |
| Visibility & Wipers | 27 | 8% | ▲ up |
| Brakes | 23 | 7% | ▲ up |
| Engine | 23 | 7% | ▲ up |
| Fuel System | 14 | 4% | — flat |
| Lighting | 13 | 4% | ▲ up |
| Steering | 9 | 3% | ▲ up |
| Speed Control | 6 | 2% | — flat |
| Tires & Wheels | 4 | 1% | — flat |
| Suspension | 3 | 1% | ▲ up |
| Body & Structure | 2 | 1% | — flat |
Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA
Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.
“I am on 20 service calls.Mine is currently having onstar issues screens glitching, Apple CarPlay wonât connect, sensors on mirrors are going off nothing beside me, when I hit my breaks it keeps turning my emergency brake on and engine power reduced keeps coming on dash but the dealership is…”
“My vehicle seemed to accelerate when pulling into a parking spot at my work. It then launched over the curb sending me rolling down the hillside several feet. I required extraction and the car is now totaled. I am available to explain more and share pictures at your convince.”
“After hitting a deer, the body shop fixed the damage to the front part of the vehicle. They realized the battery kept being drained even after purchasing a new one. Itâs now at a dealership and they are staying it needs a new ONSTAR module, not sure when it will come in either. Iâm paying for a…”
“The car vibrates hard, like being on the rumble strip, but only while driving about 1.7 rpm to 2 rpm and only sometimes. The transmission light came on. The dealer said it was leaking and fixed it. A few days later, the vibrating is back. It's at the dealer again. Still don't know what's wrong. I…”
“The Chevrolet Equinox EV has a large blind spot because of the size of the front window pillars and the adjacent side view mirror. To quote from an Internet search, "This creates a significant blind spot when preparing to make left at intersections, making it difficult to spot pedestrians cyclists,…”
2025 Chevrolet Equinox — common questions
Is the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox reliable?
Its record is better than the model's norm: 331 NHTSA complaints, below the typical Equinox year, with 0 recalls and no open investigations.
What are the most common 2025 Equinox problems?
According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are electrical system (72 complaints), driver assistance (54 complaints), other (52 complaints).
Does the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox have recalls?
No. NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox.
Which Chevrolet Equinox years should you avoid?
Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Equinox years to avoid are 2011, 2010, 2013, 2005, 2007, 2006, 2012, 2015. The cleanest record among Equinox years belongs to 2026.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.