Chevrolet Equinox EV Problems by Year
NHTSA has 282 owner complaints and 7 safety recalls on file for the Chevrolet Equinox EV, across 3 model years (2024–2026). The 2025 model year has the most complaints (163). The most reported problem area overall is visibility/wiper.
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Chevrolet Equinox EV years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Equinox EV model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2025 Equinox EV: 163 complaints, 6 recalls
- 2024 Equinox EV: 108 complaints, 1 recall
- 2026 Equinox EV: 11 complaints, 3 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Chevrolet Equinox EV problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility/wiper problems | 138 | 2 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 77 | 3 | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 34 | 3 | 4 |
| Electrical System | 26 | 3 | 0 |
| Back Over Prevention | 10 | 3 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 10 | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 | 3 | 0 |
| Steering | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Lane Departure | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Power Train | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Visibility | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Chevrolet Equinox EV problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
- 2025: visibility/wiper (80)
- 2024: visibility/wiper (58)
All Chevrolet Equinox EV model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Equinox EV | 11 | 3 | 5★ | Forward Collision Avoidance | |
| 2025 Equinox EV | 163 | 6 | 5★ | Visibility/wiper | |
| 2024 Equinox EV | 108 | 1 | 5★ | Visibility/wiper |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Chevrolet Equinox EV years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2025 (163), 2024 (108), 2026 (11). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Chevrolet Equinox EV?
Visibility/wiper, with 138 complaints across 2 model years.
How many recalls does the Chevrolet Equinox EV have?
7 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.