2025 Chevrolet EQUINOX

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

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Quick Summary

The 2025 Chevrolet EQUINOX has 330 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 4.1x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is electrical problems (22% of all complaints), specifically: after i engage the right turn signal and complete a right turn, it occasionally bounces the turn signal back too hard and then the "soft" (not fully clicked in) and lights up my left signal about three times. this has happened multiple times since we leased it in early september..

15 crash reports 5 injuries

330

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

4.1x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

ELECTRICAL

71 complaints

22%

• After I engage the right turn signal and complete a right turn, it occasionally bounces the turn signal back too hard and then the "soft" (not fully clicked in) and lights up my left signal about three times. This has happened multiple times since we leased it in early September.
• Was driving down the road with a sudden loss of power to the infotainment system plus dashboard resulting in all black and being unable to see your speed/turn signals. The steering wheel lights suddenly flashed then shut off and won’t turn back on.
• Infotainment and Main Driver Information Center blank. While driving on highway Infotainments screen went blank followed by the Main Driver Information Center. Problem only lasted for 2 seconds before screens reappeared.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“After I engage the right turn signal and complete a right turn, it occasionally bounces the turn signal back too hard and then the "soft" (not fully clicked in) and lights up my left signal about three times. This has happened multiple times since we leased it in early September.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

53 complaints

16%

• Two major complaints this Vechile #1 The current std operating control features are a flat out Safety Issue NO-ONE has taken into account the display of to name a few such as Fan-Speed Hi/Low, AC On/Off ,Heated Seat adjustment you cannot View while driving during daytime hours or late afternoon 1-2
• There are 2 big and long distortions in the windshield that effect the view. Viewing out of the windshield is hindered by causing objects to look distorted and different than reality. There is one on the right and left side of the windshield effecting the view of both sides.
• Windshield has cracked on 12/18/24. Chevrolet and General Motors have provided no update on windshield availability which is now a safety concern as the crack continues to spread

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“Two major complaints this Vechile #1 The current std operating control features are a flat out Safety Issue NO-ONE has taken into account the display of to name a few such as Fan-Speed Hi/Low, AC On/Off ,Heated Seat adjustment you cannot View while driving during daytime hours or late afternoon 1-2 ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS

46 complaints

14%

• Inappropriately activates forward emergency braking without a vehicle ahead or obstruction ahead. Inappropriately activates reverse emergency braking without a vehicle or obstruction behind. Inappropriately activating forward collision alert without vehicle or obstruction ahead. Gauge cluster displa
• Inappropriately activates forward emergency braking without a vehicle ahead or obstruction ahead. Inappropriately activates reverse emergency braking without a vehicle or obstruction behind. Inappropriately activating forward collision alert without vehicle or obstruction ahead. Gauge cluster displa
• Inappropriately activates forward emergency braking without a vehicle ahead or obstruction ahead. Inappropriately activates reverse emergency braking without a vehicle or obstruction behind. Inappropriately activating forward collision alert without vehicle or obstruction ahead. Gauge cluster displa

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 7 crashes

“Inappropriately activates forward emergency braking without a vehicle ahead or obstruction ahead. Inappropriately activates reverse emergency braking without a vehicle or obstruction behind. Inappropriately activating forward collision alert without vehicle or obstruction ahead. Gauge cluster displa”

— NHTSA complaint filing

TRANSMISSION

29 complaints

• The contact owns a 2025 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle made an abnormal sound. The vehicle was taken to a nearby dealer, where the rear differential oil was drained, and metal shavings were found in the oil. The dealer determined that the rear end
• The contact owns a 2025 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH, the transmission unexpectedly shifted into neutral(N). No warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to shift back to drive(D); however, the vehicle idled while driving. The vehicle was not diagnosed or
• The contact owns a 2025 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while attempting to use the vehicle, there was an automatic update alert. The contact's wife's cellphone had alerted her to the update; however, she was unable to access the vehicle for 15 minutes. The contact stated that while attem

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“The contact owns a 2025 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle made an abnormal sound. The vehicle was taken to a nearby dealer, where the rear differential oil was drained, and metal shavings were found in the oil. The dealer determined that the rear end ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

VISIBILITY

27 complaints

• Two major complaints this Vechile #1 The current std operating control features are a flat out Safety Issue NO-ONE has taken into account the display of to name a few such as Fan-Speed Hi/Low, AC On/Off ,Heated Seat adjustment you cannot View while driving during daytime hours or late afternoon 1-2
• I bought the vehicle new and the next day, I noticed a distortion on the passenger and drivers side windshield. When I drive it makes me nauseous and dizzy. I took it to the dealership and they said the windshield is on backorder. It is not safe to drive!
• 1. Windshield has distortion on passenger side. 2. Vehicle is available for inspection upon request. Distortion in windshield causes blurriness to driver and could cause a collision/accident due to driver having visual restrictions. 3. Vehicle was taken to dealer and dealer confirmed the distor

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS(~50K mi)

$500

TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)

$500

VISIBILITY(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 330 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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ELECTRICAL: After I engage the right turn signal and complete a right turn, it occasionally bounces the turn signal back too hard and then the "soft" (not fully clicked in) and lights up my left signal about three times. This has happened multiple times since we leased it in early September.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: Two major complaints this Vechile #1 The current std operating control features are a flat out Safety Issue NO-ONE has taken into account the display of to name a few such as Fan-Speed Hi/Low, AC On/Off ,Heated Seat adjustment you cannot View while driving during daytime hours or late afternoon 1-2
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS: Inappropriately activates forward emergency braking without a vehicle ahead or obstruction ahead. Inappropriately activates reverse emergency braking without a vehicle or obstruction behind. Inappropriately activating forward collision alert without vehicle or obstruction ahead. Gauge cluster displa
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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TRANSMISSION: The contact owns a 2025 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle made an abnormal sound. The vehicle was taken to a nearby dealer, where the rear differential oil was drained, and metal shavings were found in the oil. The dealer determined that the rear end
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)