2025 CHEVROLET EQUINOX Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox. This model year has 180 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Electrical Faults.
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Worst 2025 Chevrolet Equinox Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Uncategorized Issues
Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox. A single complaint may appear in multiple categories.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 63 | — | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 47 | 1 | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB | 26 | 5 | — | — | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 23 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 22 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 18 | — | — | — | |
| Brake System | 17 | 2 | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 12 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 11 | 1 | — | — | |
| Lane Departure | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Communication | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
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Occasionally, the vehicle will jerk the steering wheel when going around a curve (almost like its trying to center the line while driving in a curve) and sometimes it steers out of the lane or simply won’t function correctly at all.
This is a 2025 vehicle with 25,000 miles and the Check Engine Soon light stays illuminated due to a faulty PCV Valve or possibly a poorly designed crankcase. The engine code is P04FB and is commonly found as an issue when you do a search. As a safety precaution, the vehicle is pr…
Pulling into our parking lot of apartments. After picking car up from dealership for a different problem. The “service high voltage” light came on. Turned car off restarted. Same issue.
While driving, a burning odor developed followed by visible smoke entering the passenger cabin from the dashboard/HUD area. We pulled the vehicle over and had it towed due to safety concerns. Dealer required dashboard disassembly to investigate potential electrical/fire condition…
For the second time the service high voltage system warning has came on first time it was updated the dealership said now it’s back on again A/C not working properly
Sometimes when I am backing up, the breaks will slam on. Back in 2025 first I noticed, but thought it was human error, just wasn’t sure. After it happened more than a couple of times in 2026, I realized it wasn’t me and must the safety warning system? I googled after it happene…
wiring harness on PCV Valve causes check engine light to come on as soon as it rains or gets wet. Dealer has tried multiple times to fix issue to no avail. The parts are on national back order and they can not get them. Dealer has told me that this is a know issue with this mode…
The contact owns a 2025 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that the high-voltage system message was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where an unknown diagnostic test and repair were performed on the computer, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken…
The navigation system and the one-pedal driving system started malfunctioning. The navigation system began displaying a different location during remote driving, causing it to send me down a street against traffic. This issue has never been resolved and continues unabated. Then, …
I was driving my car and a "service high voltage battery" message appeared on the screen and a message to reduce charging the car to 68%. The message coincided with the car having no cabin heat and no ability to defrost the windshield. The dealership says that the cabin heat …
OnStar Module failure. This did not trigger any type of notification. I had to make several phone calls to OnStar to determine I would need to schedule a service appointment for a technician to look at the vehicle. After inspection it was noted that the OnStar Module is not worki…
On Monday, April 6th, I was turning into a parking lot and the braking system, specifically the anti-lock braking system (ABS) and electronic brake control module, appeared to malfunction. While driving, I received a warning indicating the ABS was off, and the brake pedal became …
Braking issues Sensors go off when nothing aroung Slow backing car engages brakes Bad smell like a strong BO persists after cabin an oil fulter changed Battery / alternator drain 12-07 2025 to 01-17 2026 in auto shop I was told wainting for part ( Onstar ) Prior brake issues ear…
When attempting to engage the Left turn signal, the lever has to be pushed down several times to "catch or engage" and stay engaged. Frequently it won't stay engaged and turns off before the turn is completed. (The Right turn signal works properly). This happens 8 out of 10 tim…
On four occasions while operating the vehicle down the roadway the dash screen and infotainment / vehicle information displays all have went dark off and reset causing disruption to vital information. Cruise control stayed active. It is unknown if the advanced safety features fa…
1 March, Onstar failed while utilizing the gps late at night. Stuck on side of the road until a passersby assisted me. 2 March, took truck to dealership, after 4 days said no issue found. Driving home, same issue persisted. Called dealership, told to bring back, 45 minutes away. …
There are two issues with the headlights as it relates to the instrument panel and controls. First, the symbol on the instrument panel is the same for both headlights and running lights. This means at dusk, I cannot know whether my auto-headlights have turned or if I need to over…
The rim has a crack in it and it won’t hold air
Notice the windshield was cracked after leaving a restaurant!
The vehicle has experienced repeated failures of the integrated telematics system, including loss of GPS location accuracy, loss of data connectivity, navigation malfunction, and intermittent failure of voice command and steering wheel controls. On one occasion, the vehicle expe…
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox.
Recalls for 2025 Chevrolet Equinox
0 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox. Recalls are free to fix at any authorized dealer. Run a VIN check below to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
No recall campaigns found for this model year in the current data. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls directly for the latest information.
2025 Chevrolet Equinox — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox reliable?▾
Severe Issues. The 2025 Chevrolet Equinox has 180 NHTSA owner complaints, 6 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most reported issue is Electrical Faults (63 complaints). Source: NHTSA via VinSpector AI.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox?▾
#1: Electrical Faults (63 complaints). #2: Uncategorized Issues (47 complaints). #3: Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB (26 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox?▾
The 2025 Chevrolet Equinox has 6 crash-related complaints and 0 fire reports out of 180 total NHTSA complaints. 2 injuries were reported. For NCAP lab crash test star ratings, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox have any recalls?▾
No NHTSA recall campaigns were found for the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox in the current data. Always verify with a VIN check as recalls can be added at any time.
Should I buy a 2025 Chevrolet Equinox?▾
The 2025 Chevrolet Equinox has severe issues — review the top problems before buying. Pay particular attention to Electrical Faults issues. Always run a VIN check on the specific car you're considering to check for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Equinox reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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