2025 Chevrolet Equinox reliability
NHTSA's file on the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox holds 227 complaints after 2 years, a rate of 114 per year. It is too early to rank against other Equinox years: a year is compared here only after 3 years on the road. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
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The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (75 of 227), then Powertrain (34) and Forward collision avoidance (32). The most filings arrived in 2026 (118 of 227). Those filings include 10 that report a crash and 3 that report an injury.
The 2024 Equinox has 79 complaints, 26 per year, and the 2026 has 0 complaints, 0 per year.
The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2025 Chevrolet Equinox. How we count. Data as of .
Recalls (0)
No recalls on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Complaints by component (227 total)
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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
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"The braking system failed to communicate with the vehicles computer system. This communication failure occurred while driving and set off all kinds of alarms and codes inside the vehicle while driving and then I had to…"
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"The contact owns a 2025 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30-50 MPH, the vehicle shuddered violently. The failure had occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer…"
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"The transmission failed while driving on about 11/2/2025, with myself and a child in the car. It was since fixed at a dealer and is not available from me for inspection. I lost the ability to accelerate normally. I…"
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"My vehicle is a 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV equipped with a stalk-mounted electronic shift selector. On multiple occasions, when shifting from Reverse(R) to Drive(D), the transmission has failed to actually engage Drive…"
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"Both passenger side tires, front and back, have bulging on sidewall. Nothing was hit or damaged. Tires: 275/40 R21 107 H. These tires have 10,600 miles on them."
NHTSA crash ratings
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
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| 2025 CHEVROLET EQUINOX SUV AWD | Not rated | Not rated | 5 stars | 4 stars |
| 2025 CHEVROLET EQUINOX SUV FWD | Not rated | Not rated | 5 stars | 4 stars |
| 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV SUV AWD | 5 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars |
| 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV SUV FWD | 5 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars |
Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.
Fuel economy
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | Annual fuel cost |
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| Equinox all-wheel drive | 1.5L, 4-cyl | Automatic 8-speed | All-wheel drive | 24 | 29 | 26 MPG | $2500 |
| Equinox EV all-wheel drive (11 kW Charger) | — | Automatic (1-speed) | All-wheel drive | 112 | 95 | 103 MPG / 307 mi range | $750 |
| Equinox EV all-wheel drive (19 kW Charger) | — | Automatic (1-speed) | All-wheel drive | 103 | 88 | 96 MPG / 307 mi range | $800 |
| Equinox EV front-wheel drive | — | Automatic (1-speed) | Front-wheel drive | 117 | 100 | 109 MPG / 319 mi range | $700 |
| Equinox front-wheel drive | 1.5L, 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-wheel drive | 26 | 28 | 27 MPG | $2400 |
Specs and fitment
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox reliable?
NHTSA's file on the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox holds 227 complaints after 2 years, a rate of 114 per year. It is too early to rank against other Equinox years: a year is compared here only after 3 years on the road. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
What are common problems with a 2025 Chevrolet Equinox?
The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (75 of 227), then Powertrain (34) and Forward collision avoidance (32). The most filings arrived in 2026 (118 of 227). Those filings include 10 that report a crash and 3 that report an injury.
Is the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox more reliable than the years next to it?
The 2024 Equinox has 79 complaints, 26 per year, and the 2026 has 0 complaints, 0 per year.
Has the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox been recalled?
NHTSA has no recalls on file for the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox?
Owners have filed 227 complaints about the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox with NHTSA.
What mpg does a 2025 Chevrolet Equinox get?
EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox is 72.2 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.
What generation is the 2020 Chevrolet Equinox?
3rd generation (2018-2024).
What engine oil does a Chevrolet Equinox use?
5W-30 (4-cylinder); 5W-30 (V6 where equipped)
What does NHTSA recall 16V-582 cover on the Chevrolet Equinox?
Recall 16V-582 covers certain 2013 Equinox and Terrain vehicles: ball joints in the windshield wiper module may corrode and wear until one or both wipers stop working; dealers repair the AIP hole and inspect and replace the front wiper module as needed.