Does the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox, 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?

Owners have filed 77 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is forward collision avoidance (21 complaints), followed by service brakes (18).

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

5 of 77 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 5 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2026 Chevrolet Equinox recalls and problems

1 recall and 77 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox.

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 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.

Most reported problems

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

Forward collision avoidance21
Service brakes18
Power train17
Electrical system14
Unknown or other14
Lane departure8
Engine7
Fuel/propulsion system5
Visibility4
Visibility/wiper4

What owners report

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

Oct 23, 2026 · Electrical system
There is more about this issue online What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The vehicle’s body control module, infotainment software, and HVAC (climate control) system malfunctioned. The system entered an unresolvable software loop that forced the…

Oct 22, 2026 · Visibility · 14,000 miles
The contact owns a 2026 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving, the driver’s side mirror indicator light illuminated spontaneously without an object nearby. In addition, the front driver's seat vibrated abnormally. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed but the dealer was unable to…

Oct 20, 2026 · Power train · 32,000 miles
The contact owns a 2026 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle misfired and hesitated. The vehicle momentarily lost power, during which it would not accelerate or brake. Power then returned, and all vehicle functions resumed. The contact stated that during the…

Oct 17, 2026 · Forward collision avoidance
When I drive my 2026 Chevy Equinox when you accelerate there is a wobble and shake. Sometimes my side mirrors give off warning and nothing is beside me and flashes on and off.

Oct 15, 2026 · Service brakes
My 2026 Chevrolet Equinox LT has experienced repeated failures involving the braking system and electronic safety systems. While driving, multiple warning lights illuminated, including ABS, BRAKE, check engine, traction control, parking brake, and “Steering Assist is Reduced – Drive with Care.” Most concerning, my…

Equinox model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2023	3	99	5	0
2024	1	82	5	1
2025	0	240	11	0
2026	1	77	5	1
2027	0	1	0	0

Across all years, the 2010 Equinox has the most complaints (784). All Chevrolet Equinox years →

Questions

Does the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox, 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?: Owners have filed 77 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is forward collision avoidance (21 complaints), followed by service brakes (18).
How many 2026 Chevrolet Equinox complaints mention a crash or fire?: 5 of 77 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 5 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 23, 2026.