Verdict
2025 Chevrolet Equinox: Complaints, Recalls & Known Issues
What the public record actually says about the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox — every figure below is a NHTSA or EPA number, not an opinion.
The read
More reported complaints than most SUV.
Owners filed 367 NHTSA complaints — more complaints than 100% of 2025 SUVs. Visibility/Wiper leads the reports (25%). No safety recalls on record.
Based on NHTSA complaint volume against 2025 SUVs, not adjusted for how many were sold. It describes the model year, not the individual car you are looking at.
Complaints filed
367
Reports to NHTSA, 2025
Safety recalls
0
NHTSA campaigns on record
NHTSA crash test
Not rated
Overall NCAP rating
Combined MPG
96
EPA estimate
Complaint volume vs. segment peers
More complaints than 100% of 2025 SUVs
The bar is this car's percentile among 2025 SUVs by complaint volume — a full bar means the fewest complaints in its class. Not adjusted for sales.
Known issues
Visibility/Wiper issues lead owner complaints (25% of 367 reports), followed by electrical system (21%).
+ 14 more component categories with fewer reports.
Share of all 367 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11744882, ODI 11691696, ODI 11691327, ODI 11690070, ODI 11688573.
Recalls
0 recalls — none issued for this model year as of Jul 2026. Recall records can change as NHTSA publishes new campaigns.
A campaign can apply to this model year without being incomplete on a specific vehicle. Check the VIN with NHTSA or a dealer to confirm whether a particular car needs repair.
Investigations
0 NHTSA investigations on record
No investigations are on record as of Jul 2026. An empty record is not a clean bill of health.
Crash-test ratings
2025 CHEVROLET EQUINOX SUV FWD NHTSA source
- Overall
- Not rated
- Frontal
- Not rated
- Side
- Rollover
2025 CHEVROLET EQUINOX SUV AWD NHTSA source
- Overall
- Not rated
- Frontal
- Not rated
- Side
- Rollover
Fuel economy by trim
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equinox EV FWD | — | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 117 | 100 | 109 |
| Equinox EV AWD (11 kW Charger) | — | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 112 | 95 | 103 |
| Equinox EV AWD (19 kW Charger) | — | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 103 | 88 | 96 |
| Equinox FWD | 1.5L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 26 | 28 | 27 |
| Equinox AWD | 1.5L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | 24 | 29 | 26 |
EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.
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"Fewest reports" and "most complained" describe raw NHTSA complaint totals, not vehicle reliability. The last few model years are left unlabelled because they have had less road time.
2025 Chevrolet Equinox: frequently asked
What does the complaint record show for the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox?
Owners filed 367 NHTSA complaints about the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox — more complaints than 100% of comparable 2025 SUVs, so it sits toward the weaker end of its class. That's a signal, not a guarantee about any single car.
What are the most common problems on the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox?
The most-reported problem areas are Visibility/Wiper (25% of complaints) and electrical system (21%).
How many recalls does the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox have?
No safety recalls are on record for the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox as of Jul 2026.
What gas mileage does the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox get?
The EPA rates the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox between 26 and 109 mpg combined, depending on trim and drivetrain.