2025 Chevrolet Equinox
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.
- Complaints
- 231
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Electrical system
None on file
None on file
33% of complaints
Complaints per year
2025: 231 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2005 | 638 |
| 2006 | 695 |
| 2007 | 685 |
| 2008 | 370 |
| 2009 | 94 |
| 2010 | 784 |
| 2011 | 781 |
| 2012 | 684 |
| 2013 | 751 |
| 2014 | 547 |
| 2015 | 680 |
| 2016 | 398 |
| 2017 | 275 |
| 2018 | 408 |
| 2019 | 303 |
| 2020 | 308 |
| 2021 | 96 |
| 2022 | 174 |
| 2023 | 96 |
| 2024 | 79 |
| 2025 | 231 |
| 2026 | 74 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Electrical system
33% · 77 reportsMost commonly citing speedometer/odometer.
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2025 Chevy Equinox EV â 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, 2026-07-23
Forward collision avoidance
19% · 43 reportsMost commonly citing automatic emergency braking and warnings.
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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, 2025-09-17
Also filed under Back over prevention and fuel/propulsion system
Power train
15% · 34 reportsVisibility/wiper
12% · 28 reportsService brakes
12% · 27 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic and air.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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- Electrical system: 77 reports on file for this year.
- Forward collision avoidance: 43 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 34 reports on file for this year.
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- 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 33% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.