Complaints
274
per 10K Sold
9.2
US Sales
299,441
Crashes
14
Fires
0
Injuries
3
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2025 Chevrolet Equinox Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#157 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:11,150 mi
#223 complaints
Wipers & Visibility
#322 complaints
Transmission / Drivetrain
Avg mileage:4,932 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 57 | — | — | 11,150 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 23 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 22 | — | — | 4,932 mi | |
| Brakes | 16 | 2 | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 15 | — | — | 16,806 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 15 | 4 | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 11 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 11 | 1 | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 10 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 8 | — | — | 8,300 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 7 | 4 | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Communication:Manufacturer Telematics | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Assist | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Communication: Auto Crash Notification | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Crankcase (Pcv) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward-Collision Avoidance Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Injectors | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Warning | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 1 | — | — | — |
Electrical Faults
57
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
11,150
Wipers & Visibility
23
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
22
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
4,932
Brakes
16
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
16,806
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
15
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
10
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
8,300
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
7
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Back Over Prevention: Warnings
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Communication:Manufacturer Telematics
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Lane Departure: Assist
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Communication: Auto Crash Notification
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Crankcase (Pcv)
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Forward-Collision Avoidance Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Injectors
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Lane Departure: Warning
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2025 Chevrolet Equinox — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2025 Chevrolet Equinox has 274 NHTSA complaints, 14 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 57 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (57 complaints, avg 11,150 mi); Wipers & Visibility (23 complaints); Transmission / Drivetrain (22 complaints, avg 4,932 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 10,417 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox?
NHTSA complaints for the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox include 14 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 3 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2025 Chevrolet Equinox?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Equinox reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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