MYRModel Year Report

2025 Chevrolet Equinox

▲ Better than typical
2025 Chevrolet Equinox
BUILT 2026-09-02

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Equinox Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2025 highlighted. 2005: 638 complaints 2005 2006: 695 complaints 2007: 685 complaints 2008: 370 complaints 2008 2009: 94 complaints 2010: 784 complaints 2011: 781 complaints 2011 2012: 682 complaints 2013: 749 complaints 2014: 546 complaints 2014 2015: 679 complaints 2016: 395 complaints 2017: 271 complaints 2017 2018: 401 complaints 2019: 300 complaints 2020: 303 complaints 2020 2021: 91 complaints 2022: 164 complaints 2023: 94 complaints 2023 2024: 73 complaints 2025: 217 complaints 2025 2026: 63 complaints 2026
2025: 217 complaints
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YearComplaints
2005638
2006695
2007685
2008370
200994
2010784
2011781
2012682
2013749
2014546
2015679
2016395
2017271
2018401
2019300
2020303
202191
2022164
202394
202473
2025217
202663

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 35%

35% of complaints: electrical system — 75 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing speedometer/odometer.

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2025 Chevy Equinox EV — Telematics Module Failure & Lemon Law Buyback. Brought vehicle in for a total telematics module failure (screen dark / communication dead). The safety comminication system did not work.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260723

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 18%

18% of complaints: forward collision avoidance — 40 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic emergency braking and warnings.

CRASH INJURY
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Vehicle was being parked in garage when it accelerated in reverse, on it's own, very quickly. Fortunately I was able to avoid colliding with any thing behind me by braking in time.

NHTSA ODI report, 20250917

Also filed under BACK OVER PREVENTION and FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

POWER TRAIN 14%

14% of complaints: power train — 31 distinct reports on file.

VISIBILITY/WIPER 12%

12% of complaints: visibility/wiper — 27 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
SERVICE BRAKES 11%

11% of complaints: service brakes — 24 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASH INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2025 Chevrolet Equinox — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (75 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for forward collision avoidance issues (40 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (31 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

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FAQ

Is the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 35% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.