2025 Chevrolet EQUINOX problems and owner complaints

Inappropriately activates forward emergency braking without a vehicle ahead or obstruction ahead. Inappropriately activates reverse emergency braking without a vehicle or obstruction behind. Inappropriately activating forward collision alert without vehicle or obstruction ahead. Gauge cluster display goes black while vehicle is in motion. Hypersensitivity of the left blind spot monitor. Activates without a vehicle or obstruction within the blind spot area. Causes distracting strobing during dark hours. Dealership claims to be unable to reproduc…

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11652644 at NHTSA ↗

We purchased the vehicle New. Within approx. 300 miles started to hear a bearing noise intermittently while driving. We returned to the dealership to have it diagnosed. We were advised that the could not duplicate it. A few days later the noise was brominate while driving at highway speeds. Returned to the dealer. We were told that it was caused by the Active Noise Cancelling system and that they performed an update(per GM service bulletin) to the control module to correct it. Picked up the vehicle. Driving around town no issue. Driving at high…

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11674014 at NHTSA ↗

Telematics module stopped working out of nowhere and drains my battery to my vehicle. Had to have the vehicle towed to nearby dealship. Huge safety hazard as it is essentially the brains to my computer. App doesn't work without it, battery doesn't work and can't even get inside vehicle with key fob. Please issue recall.

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11680143 at NHTSA ↗

The onstar module installed originally from manufacturer was faulty, causing electrical issues. This ended up draining the battery unexpectedly. No warning that the battery was low. Only had .03 volts left when tested at dealership. The onstar button was experiencing issues such as blinking and loss of connection. Onstar Support was no help, and the car manufacturer ignored issues as my phones software problem, until new battery was drained and issues persisted while driving. Ultimately this left the OnStar not working for weeks leading up to …

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11680798 at NHTSA ↗

The contact owns a 2025 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH, the transmission unexpectedly shifted into neutral(N). No warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to shift back to drive(D); however, the vehicle idled while driving. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 1,060.

Owner-reported narrative. 1,060 miles reported. Look up ODI 11653630 at NHTSA ↗

The contact owns a 2025 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while attempting to use the vehicle, there was an automatic update alert. The contact's wife's cellphone had alerted her to the update; however, she was unable to access the vehicle for 15 minutes. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse, the transmission failed to respond as needed. The contact stated that the reverse symbol was displayed on the instrument panel, and there was an abnormal clunking sound coming from the vehicle. The local dealer was contacted, and in…

Owner-reported narrative. 999 miles reported. Look up ODI 11654665 at NHTSA ↗

Was driving down the road with a sudden loss of power to the infotainment system plus dashboard resulting in all black and being unable to see your speed/turn signals. The steering wheel lights suddenly flashed then shut off and won’t turn back on.

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11622116 at NHTSA ↗

Both the speedometer/digital information center and radio went black while driving. I had no access to either of these for about 5-7 seconds. I had cruise control set at the time, and it did not affect my speed. I heard a “click” after everything went black and after restarting, it was normal. My red indicator above the steering wheel flashed a couple times and the radio came on first, then the speedometer. It would be available for inspection upon request. This put both mine and others’ safety at risk. I had no way to see my speed, cruise set…

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11632936 at NHTSA ↗

The contact owns a 2025 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while reversing at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle shuddered and stalled. The contact stated that the failure had occurred on several occasions. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was intermittently illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed, and the contact became aware that transmission fluid was leaking from the bottom of the vehicle and the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified…

Owner-reported narrative. 8,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11663111 at NHTSA ↗

The contact owns a 2025 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing rough idling and sputtering at start-up. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to Auto Zone, where it was diagnosed with rough idling and fuel injector failure. The dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 8,000.

Owner-reported narrative. 8,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11697349 at NHTSA ↗

Check engine light was on after just sitting in the snow for two days. Dealer is saying that it is a fuel injector and something with the gas. I hope this fixes it.

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11706212 at NHTSA ↗