Does the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV, the most recent reported on February 26, 2026 (Equipment: other, owners/service/other manual). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV?

Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is forward collision avoidance (10 complaints), followed by service brakes (3).

How many 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV complaints mention a crash or fire?

0 of 11 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 2 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV recalls and problems

3 recalls and 11 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV recalls

Equipment: other, owners/service/other manual

NHTSA campaign 26V114000 · reported February 26, 2026 · General Motors, LLC · 5,861 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: General Motors has decided that certain 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, Chevrolet Colorado, Equinox EV, GMC Canyon, 2026 Buick Enclave, Envision, Cadillac CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, LYRIQ, VISTIQ, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Corvette Convertible, Corvette Coupe, Corvette Convertible E-Ray, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, Silverado EV, Suburban 1500, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Hummer EV Pickup, Hummer EV SUV, Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, Sierra EV, Terrain, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The radio may not have been set to the correct status to download the electronic owner's manual during production. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, “Occupant Protection.”
The risk: Without an owner's manual to consult, owners may not know how to safely use and operate the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
The fix: Dealers will reset the vehicle radio, which will facilitate automatic download of the electronic owner’s manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2026. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-866-467-9700, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. The manufacturer's number for this recall is N252540430. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 26, 2026.

Back over prevention: warnings, external/pedestrian alert

NHTSA campaign 25V878000 · reported December 18, 2025 · General Motors, LLC · 81,177 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Equinox EV vehicles. The pedestrian alert sound system may not produce a sufficient change in volume between the vehicle being stopped and moving at low speeds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles."
The risk: A vehicle that does not emit sufficient sound may fail to alert pedestrians of a moving vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
The fix: The body control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 29, 2026. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252530690. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 18, 2025.

Tires: tread/belt

NHTSA campaign 25V704000 · reported October 16, 2025 · General Motors, LLC · 22,914 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Cadillac Optic and 2025-2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV vehicles equipped with 21-inch Continental all-season tires. One or more of these tires may experience partial or full tread detachment.
The risk: Tire tread detachment increases the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will inspect all four tires and replace those manufactured during DOT week 4024, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 19, 2025. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252525030. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 16, 2025.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Forward collision avoidance10
Service brakes3
Back over prevention1
Electrical system1
Lane departure1
Power train1
Unknown or other1
Vehicle speed control1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Aug 31, 2026 · Service brakes
On Saturday, August 29, 2026, at approximately 12:00 PM, I was driving my 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV RS on the highway at about 65 mph. The weather conditions were clear and sunny. Without warning, the vehicle's automatic emergency braking (AEB) system abruptly engaged with full force, causing a severe and sudden…

Aug 16, 2026 · Forward collision avoidance
Three times over the past month, this car has slammed the automatic emergency brakes, thinking there was an obstacle in the road. Each time, it has caused whiplash to everyone in the car, feeling like we were slammed by another car. It is related to the collision avoidance and is triggered by either a shadow on the…

Aug 16, 2026 · Unknown or other
I feel compelled to report this issue after 3rd incident and also after raising with the dealer service. I think this is a very very serious issue which should be investigated and dealt with promptly before it results in serious death or debilitating injuries. Let me describe the latest incident that happened…

Jul 17, 2026 · Vehicle speed control
On numerous occasions, while driving either on highways or streets, vehicle would brake on its own or aggressive braking when this type of braking was unnecessary. I was hospitalized for whiplash in one incident. After braking for NO REASON!!! GM sent a tow truck to pick up my vehicle, and I have not heard back for…

Jun 8, 2026 · Forward collision avoidance · 7,861 miles
The contact owns a 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV. The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced phantom braking on two separate occasions. The contact stated that while slowly reversing out of the garage, the vehicle experienced phantom braking and suddenly stopped. Additionally, while driving approximately 60 MPH…

Equinox EV model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes
2024	1	108	1
2025	6	165	4
2026	3	11	0

Across all years, the 2025 Equinox EV has the most complaints (165). All Chevrolet Equinox EV years →

Questions

Does the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV, the most recent reported on February 26, 2026 (Equipment: other, owners/service/other manual). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV?: Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is forward collision avoidance (10 complaints), followed by service brakes (3).
How many 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV complaints mention a crash or fire?: 0 of 11 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 2 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received August 31, 2026.