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Chevrolet Equinox EV
Data refreshed July 19, 2026
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Complaints
275
Active records
Recalls
7
Active records
TSBs
479
Active records
Filing history
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Reported severity
Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.
Deaths
0
Injuries
3
Crashes
5
Fires
0
Top reported issues — Chevrolet Equinox EV
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Braking behavior
Driver assistance issue
Operating state
Reporting mechanism
Lighting behavior
Infotainment behavior
Condition issue
Access/entry issue
Electrified system issue
Electrical issue
Communication/network issue
HVAC behavior
Fluid issue
Noise
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Smell
Transmission/drivetrain behavior
Wiper/washer behavior
Charging behavior
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Starting behavior
Steering behavior
Thermal issue
Recent filings
The 10 most recent filings for each type.
2025 CHEVROLET EQUINOX EV
Filed Jul 6, 2026
I have had multiple times where my car kicks in the automatic emergency brake because it things I’m about to hit something. All those instances that it has happened, I was not about to hit something and the car short stops and stops in the middle of the street which is so dangerous because then I quickly have to start my car so that someone doesn’t crash into me since I’m stopped in middle of the road
2025 CHEVROLET EQUINOX EV
Filed Jul 6, 2026
Phantom automatic emergency rear breaking
2024 CHEVROLET EQUINOX EV
Filed Jun 29, 2026
Driving at 50 mph car applies brakes for no reason
2026 CHEVROLET EQUINOX EV
Filed Jun 8, 2026
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, the vehicle experienced phantom braking and decelerated abruptly, causing the contact to sustain a mild neck injury. No medical assistance was required. The cause of the failures…
2025 CHEVROLET EQUINOX EV
Filed May 3, 2026
Vehicle slammed on brakes on highway with no obstruction in front. Emergency system reacts to shadows
2026 CHEVROLET EQUINOX EV
Filed May 3, 2026
The Equinox EV has rear Automatic Emergency Braking. On multiple occasions while backing up the vehicle's AEB has activated by slamming on the parking brake. A check of the rear camera and sensor system shows the vehicle detected nothing. A visual check also shows nothing behind the vehicle that's outside the sensor system's.
2026 CHEVROLET EQUINOX EV
Filed May 1, 2026
Driving in the freeway at 70 miles per hour with adaptive cruise control on car went crazy with emergency lights and braking the vehicle In middle of freeway No accident Also lane Asíst is not working
2026 CHEVROLET EQUINOX EV
Filed May 1, 2026
The inability to permanently turn on the warning only option for front and rear emergency braking after the latest OTA update. Phantom braking conditions still exist for this model and occur at unexpected times causing potential rear end collisions with following vehicles.
2025 CHEVROLET EQUINOX EV
Filed Apr 26, 2026
On numerous occasions, the multiple automatic collision braking systems have engaged in what I would describe as phantom breaking. For me personally, the automatic breaking has on multiple occasions caused a serious crash, both while backing out of parking, at intersections and most recently on Interstate 880. The AEB system engaged and slammed the breaks while changing a lane in traffic and the car came to a complete standstill. Two cars almost crashed into me. I feel less safe with AEB…
2026 CHEVROLET EQUINOX EV
Filed Mar 28, 2026
On February 23, 2026, while driving my 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV home from Folsom Chevrolet following a prior repair visit, the “Service Park Assist System” warning illuminated, first intermittently, then after a few miles, continuously for the remainder of the 11-mile drive home. During the same drive, while reversing with no objects present behind or around the vehicle, the automatic emergency braking system activated and applied the brakes with significant force without cause. The vehicle…