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Chevrolet Equinox EV Lemon Law Claims

If your Chevrolet Equinox EV keeps returning for warranty repair, remains out of service, or has an unresolved condition, build the complete record before deciding what California remedies may apply.

  • Model- and configuration-aware evidence guide
  • California warranty and repair framework
  • Primary legal and vehicle-safety sources

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Build the Chevrolet Equinox EV repair record before drawing conclusions.

The goal of this model page is practical: confirm vehicle identity, preserve the repair chronology, connect recurring symptoms, and identify the records needed for a fact-specific California lemon law review.

Warranty limits may differ by component and may be affected by the in-service date and mileage. Start with the booklet and written coverage supplied for this vehicle.

Model-aware documentation

Issue categories to document for a Chevrolet Equinox EV.

These are investigation prompts, not statements that the model has each problem. Select only the categories that match the actual vehicle and repair orders.

01

Electrical power and recurring warnings

Save photographs of warning lights, no-start events, battery replacements, diagnostic codes, and modules tested or replaced.

02

Software, displays, cameras, and connectivity

Identify update or calibration numbers, failed features, reset attempts, and whether the same symptom returned after programming.

03

Driver-assistance and safety-system alerts

Document unavailable features, false alerts, braking or steering interventions, sensor conditions, and dealer test results.

04

Braking, steering, or suspension behavior

Describe pulling, noise, vibration, loss of assist, uneven response, and any effect on predictable control of the vehicle.

05

Climate control and thermal performance

Track weak cooling or heating, odors, intermittent operation, ambient conditions, and parts or refrigerant work performed.

06

High-voltage battery and energy storage

Preserve range or state-of-charge readings, battery warnings, reduced-power events, module data, and thermal-system findings.

Vehicle safety and service records

Chevrolet Equinox EV: NHTSA records by model year

Find your model year, distinguish a safety recall from a service bulletin or owner report, and compare the records with your vehicle’s VIN, equipment, and repair history.

Indexed source review: September 24, 2026 · Model-year window: 2021–2026

Model year 2024

2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV

The 2024 Equinox EV index includes 1 distinct safety campaign, covering visibility, cameras, and driver assistance. Owner-report entries are most numerous in visibility, cameras, and driver assistance (84) and equipment and other reported systems (16). 497 manufacturer communications are organized separately below so workshop instructions are not mistaken for confirmed owner failures. Start with any applicable safety instructions, then match the service documents and reported conditions to the actual repair orders.

1 recall campaigns · 107 distinct complaint IDs · 497 communication IDs

Safety recalls

Safety recall

Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings: External/Pedestrian Alert

NHTSA 25V639000 · Reported 2025-09-25 · Manufacturer campaign N252527170

The campaign addresses injury risk involving the listed component. Its applicability is limited to the affected vehicles and equipment described by General Motors, LLC.

Reported condition: “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 …”

Scope, remedy, and official notice

Applicability in the source: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV vehicles.

Remedy and status excerpt: The vehicle's body control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. GM's number for this recall is N252527170.

A model-year match does not establish that this VIN is affected or still unrepaired. Keep the campaign number, dealer repair order, and completion date together.

NHTSA 25V639000 — official recall, affected vehicles, and remedy

Owner-reported concerns

Consumer allegations · 84 distinct reports

Visibility, cameras, and driver assistance

Received: 2024-07-07 through 2026-06-29

The text includes references to warnings or diagnostic codes (10), inspection or repair procedures (5), software or module updates (3). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.

These submissions are grouped by their NHTSA component tags. They are allegations, not agency findings, and a report can carry more than one tag. For a case-specific comparison, preserve weather, visibility, displayed warnings, software versions, and sensor calibration.

Source examples and record coverage

Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.

NHTSA complaint source dataset · NHTSA complaint source dataset

Consumer allegations · 16 distinct reports

Equipment and other reported systems

Received: 2024-08-29 through 2026-03-06

The text includes references to warnings or diagnostic codes (2), charging or battery concerns (1), shifting or acceleration (1). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.

These submissions are grouped by their NHTSA component tags. They are allegations, not agency findings, and a report can carry more than one tag. For a case-specific comparison, preserve the exact customer concern, affected equipment, configuration, and final repair findings.

Source examples and record coverage

Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.

NHTSA complaint source dataset · NHTSA complaint source dataset

Consumer allegations · 11 distinct reports

Brakes and stability control

Received: 2024-12-06 through 2026-06-29

The text includes references to warnings or diagnostic codes (2), charging or battery concerns (1). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.

These submissions are grouped by their NHTSA component tags. They are allegations, not agency findings, and a report can carry more than one tag. For a case-specific comparison, preserve pedal response, warning lights, road conditions, and the technician’s findings.

Source examples and record coverage

Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.

NHTSA complaint source dataset · NHTSA complaint source dataset

Consumer allegations · 8 distinct reports

Electrical systems and software

Received: 2024-07-19 through 2025-03-31

The text includes references to warnings or diagnostic codes (3), software or module updates (1), charging or battery concerns (1). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.

These submissions are grouped by their NHTSA component tags. They are allegations, not agency findings, and a report can carry more than one tag. For a case-specific comparison, preserve warning messages, battery tests, software versions, module replacements, and recurrence.

Source examples and record coverage

Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.

NHTSA complaint source dataset · NHTSA complaint source dataset

Consumer allegations · 6 distinct reports

Lighting and signals

Received: 2024-10-23 through 2025-04-08

These submissions are grouped by their NHTSA component tags. They are allegations, not agency findings, and a report can carry more than one tag. For a case-specific comparison, preserve the lamp or signal involved, conditions of use, warning indicators, and repair results.

Source examples and record coverage

Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.

NHTSA complaint source dataset · NHTSA complaint source dataset

Consumer allegations · 3 distinct reports

Steering

Received: 2024-06-25 through 2025-01-03

The text includes references to warnings or diagnostic codes (1). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.

These submissions are grouped by their NHTSA component tags. They are allegations, not agency findings, and a report can carry more than one tag. For a case-specific comparison, preserve steering effort, vehicle speed, direction of travel, and diagnostic findings.

Source examples and record coverage

Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.

NHTSA complaint source dataset · NHTSA complaint source dataset

Consumer allegations · 3 distinct reports

Fuel and propulsion

Received: 2025-01-06 through 2025-03-12

The text includes references to warnings or diagnostic codes (2), charging or battery concerns (2), shifting or acceleration (1). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.

These submissions are grouped by their NHTSA component tags. They are allegations, not agency findings, and a report can carry more than one tag. For a case-specific comparison, preserve fuel or charging conditions, power loss, warning messages, and confirmed diagnosis.

Source examples and record coverage

Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.

NHTSA complaint source dataset

Consumer allegations · 2 distinct reports

Body and closures

Received: 2024-09-10 through 2025-09-06

The text includes references to warnings or diagnostic codes (1), inspection or repair procedures (1). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.

These submissions are grouped by their NHTSA component tags. They are allegations, not agency findings, and a report can carry more than one tag. For a case-specific comparison, preserve the affected panel or closure, water entry, noise, photographs, and repair attempts.

Source examples and record coverage

Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.

NHTSA complaint source dataset · NHTSA complaint source dataset

Consumer allegations · 1 distinct reports

Transmission and driveline

Received: 2025-12-23

These submissions are grouped by their NHTSA component tags. They are allegations, not agency findings, and a report can carry more than one tag. For a case-specific comparison, preserve gear selection, speed, load, vibration, and the repair procedure performed.

Source examples and record coverage

Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.

NHTSA complaint source dataset

Manufacturer communications and service bulletins

Service information · 307 distinct communications

Equipment and other reported systems

Communication dates: 2023-03-20 through 2026-09-15

The text includes references to software or module updates (38), charging or battery concerns (33), warnings or diagnostic codes (9). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.

This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check the exact customer concern, affected equipment, configuration, and final repair findings against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.

Source examples and record coverage

Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.

NHTSA manufacturer-communication source dataset · NHTSA manufacturer-communication source dataset

Service information · 69 distinct communications

Electrical systems and software

Communication dates: 2023-06-12 through 2025-05-14

The text includes references to charging or battery concerns (28), software or module updates (7), warnings or diagnostic codes (2). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.

This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check warning messages, battery tests, software versions, module replacements, and recurrence against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.

Source examples and record coverage

Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.

NHTSA manufacturer-communication source dataset · NHTSA manufacturer-communication source dataset

Service information · 37 distinct communications

Fuel and propulsion

Communication dates: 2023-03-28 through 2025-09-04

The text includes references to charging or battery concerns (24), software or module updates (4). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.

This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check fuel or charging conditions, power loss, warning messages, and confirmed diagnosis against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.

Source examples and record coverage

Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.

NHTSA manufacturer-communication source dataset · NHTSA manufacturer-communication source dataset

Service information · 20 distinct communications

Body and closures

Communication dates: 2023-06-30 through 2025-10-03

The text includes references to noise or vibration (2), leaks or water entry (1), charging or battery concerns (1). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.

This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check the affected panel or closure, water entry, noise, photographs, and repair attempts against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.

Source examples and record coverage

Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.

NHTSA manufacturer-communication source dataset · NHTSA manufacturer-communication source dataset

Service information · 15 distinct communications

Engine and cooling

Communication dates: 2023-03-17 through 2025-07-16

The text includes references to charging or battery concerns (3), noise or vibration (1), leaks or water entry (1). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.

This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check engine warnings, temperature, operating conditions, fluid levels, and repair findings against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.

Source examples and record coverage

Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.

NHTSA manufacturer-communication source dataset · NHTSA manufacturer-communication source dataset

Service information · 13 distinct communications

Suspension, wheels, and tires

Communication dates: 2023-04-27 through 2025-06-07

The text includes references to leaks or water entry (2), warnings or diagnostic codes (1), noise or vibration (1). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.

This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check speed, road conditions, tire condition, alignment measurements, and replaced parts against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.

Source examples and record coverage

Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.

NHTSA manufacturer-communication source dataset · NHTSA manufacturer-communication source dataset

Service information · 12 distinct communications

Visibility, cameras, and driver assistance

Communication dates: 2024-07-31 through 2025-05-08

The text includes references to noise or vibration (1), inspection or repair procedures (1). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.

This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check weather, visibility, displayed warnings, software versions, and sensor calibration against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.

Source examples and record coverage

Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.

NHTSA manufacturer-communication source dataset · NHTSA manufacturer-communication source dataset

Service information · 10 distinct communications

Transmission and driveline

Communication dates: 2023-08-07 through 2026-08-20

The text includes references to noise or vibration (2), leaks or water entry (1), inspection or repair procedures (1). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.

This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check gear selection, speed, load, vibration, and the repair procedure performed against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.

Source examples and record coverage

Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.

NHTSA manufacturer-communication source dataset · NHTSA manufacturer-communication source dataset

Service information · 4 distinct communications

Lighting and signals

Communication dates: 2023-05-03 through 2025-01-27

The text includes references to leaks or water entry (2). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.

This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check the lamp or signal involved, conditions of use, warning indicators, and repair results against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.

Source examples and record coverage

Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.

NHTSA manufacturer-communication source dataset · NHTSA manufacturer-communication source dataset

Service information · 4 distinct communications

Steering

Communication dates: 2025-02-18 through 2025-04-18

The text includes references to inspection or repair procedures (1). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.

This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check steering effort, vehicle speed, direction of travel, and diagnostic findings against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.

Source examples and record coverage

Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.

NHTSA manufacturer-communication source dataset

Service information · 3 distinct communications

Airbags, belts, and seating

Communication dates: 2023-07-17 through 2025-03-12

This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check the seating position, restraint equipment, warning messages, and installed parts against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.

Source examples and record coverage

Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.

NHTSA manufacturer-communication source dataset · NHTSA manufacturer-communication source dataset

Service information · 3 distinct communications

Brakes and stability control

Communication dates: 2024-05-03 through 2024-10-16

This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check pedal response, warning lights, road conditions, and the technician’s findings against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.

Source examples and record coverage

Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.

NHTSA manufacturer-communication source dataset

NHTSA investigation activity

Agency record · No closure date in index

Electronic Brake Module Component Failure

EA26006 · Opened 2026-08-21

The 2024 Equinox EV is listed in this investigation record. An investigation concerns an agency inquiry; its opening is not a final defect determination, and closure alone is not a finding that every vehicle is safe or repaired.

Agency summary excerpt: “On April 11, 2024, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation PE24011 after receiving complaints concerning a loss of brake assist in 2023 MY Cadillac Lyriq vehicles. These complaints allege a hard brake pedal, followed by a “Brake …”

Agency disposition and source

NHTSA EA26006 — investigation history and official disposition

Configuration-specific safety information

NHTSA safety-data entry

SUV · FWD

Overall: 5 of 5 stars · Frontal: 5 of 5 stars · Side: 5 of 5 stars · Rollover: 5 of 5 stars

These results belong to the stated model year and configuration. Do not transfer them to a different body style, drivetrain, or trim. A rating does not resolve whether a particular vehicle has an open recall or recurring repair condition.

NHTSA safety-rating dataset — 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV, SUV · FWD

NHTSA safety-data entry

SUV · AWD

Overall: 5 of 5 stars · Frontal: 5 of 5 stars · Side: 5 of 5 stars · Rollover: 5 of 5 stars

These results belong to the stated model year and configuration. Do not transfer them to a different body style, drivetrain, or trim. A rating does not resolve whether a particular vehicle has an open recall or recurring repair condition.

NHTSA safety-rating dataset — 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV, SUV · AWD

Model year 2025

2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV

The 2025 Equinox EV index includes 6 distinct safety campaigns, covering visibility, cameras, and driver assistance, electrical systems and software, body and closures, suspension, wheels, and tires, brakes and stability control, equipment and other reported systems. Owner-report entries are most numerous in visibility, cameras, and driver assistance (124) and equipment and other reported systems (31). 359 manufacturer communications are organized separately below so workshop instructions are not mistaken for confirmed owner failures. Start with any applicable safety instructions, then match the service documents and reported conditions to the actual repair orders.

6 recall campaigns · 163 distinct complaint IDs · 359 communication IDs

Safety recalls

Safety recall

Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings: External/Pedestrian Alert / Electrical System: Body Control Module/Bcm

NHTSA 24V925000 · Reported 2024-12-12 · Manufacturer campaign N242479760

The campaign addresses injury risk involving the listed component. Its applicability is limited to the affected vehicles and equipment described by General Motors, LLC.

Reported condition: “The pedestrian alert sound system may have incorrect software and not produce sound at a sufficient volume. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number …”

Scope, remedy, and official notice

Applicability in the source: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV vehicles.

Remedy and status excerpt: Dealers will update the software in the body control module (BCM), free of charge. GM's number for this recall is N242479760.

A model-year match does not establish that this VIN is affected or still unrepaired. Keep the campaign number, dealer repair order, and completion date together.

NHTSA 24V925000 — official recall, affected vehicles, and remedy

Safety recall

Latches/Locks/Linkages: Doors: Latch

NHTSA 24V737000 · Reported 2024-10-02 · Manufacturer campaign N242477131

The campaign addresses injury risk involving the listed component. Its applicability is limited to the affected vehicles and equipment described by General Motors, LLC.

Reported condition: “The door strikers were not properly heat-treated, which can cause them to break.”

Scope, remedy, and official notice

Applicability in the source: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2025 Chevrolet Blazer, Blazer EV, and Equinox vehicles.

Remedy and status excerpt: Dealers will replace all four side door strikers and attachment bolts, free of charge. All affected vehicles are still in dealership inventory and therefore no owner notification letters are expected to be mailed. Owners may call Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N242477131.

A model-year match does not establish that this VIN is affected or still unrepaired. Keep the campaign number, dealer repair order, and completion date together.

NHTSA 24V737000 — official recall, affected vehicles, and remedy

Safety recall

Tires: Tread/Belt

NHTSA 25V704000 · Reported 2025-10-16 · Manufacturer campaign N252525030

The campaign addresses crash risk involving the listed component. Its applicability is limited to the affected vehicles and equipment described by General Motors, LLC.

Reported condition: “One or more of these tires may experience partial or full tread detachment.”

Scope, remedy, and official notice

Applicability in the source: 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.

Remedy and status excerpt: Dealers will inspect all four tires and replace those manufactured during DOT week 4024, free of charge. 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.

A model-year match does not establish that this VIN is affected or still unrepaired. Keep the campaign number, dealer repair order, and completion date together.

NHTSA 25V704000 — official recall, affected vehicles, and remedy

Safety recall

Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control: Software

NHTSA 25V012000 · Reported 2025-01-16 · Manufacturer campaign N242481530

The campaign addresses crash risk involving the listed component. Its applicability is limited to the affected vehicles and equipment described by General Motors, LLC.

Reported condition: “The adaptive cruise control may fail to engage the brakes as expected, due to incorrect brake module software.”

Scope, remedy, and official notice

Applicability in the source: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV all-wheel drive electric vehicles.

Remedy and status excerpt: Dealers will update the software calibration in the brake system control module, free of charge. GM's number for this recall is N242481530.

A model-year match does not establish that this VIN is affected or still unrepaired. Keep the campaign number, dealer repair order, and completion date together.

NHTSA 25V012000 — official recall, affected vehicles, and remedy

Safety recall

Back Over Prevention: Warnings: External/Pedestrian Alert

NHTSA 25V878000 · Reported 2025-12-18 · Manufacturer campaign N252530690

The campaign addresses crash risk, injury risk involving the listed component. Its applicability is limited to the affected vehicles and equipment described by General Motors, LLC.

Reported condition: “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 …”

Scope, remedy, and official notice

Applicability in the source: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Equinox EV vehicles.

Remedy and status excerpt: The body control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. 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.

A model-year match does not establish that this VIN is affected or still unrepaired. Keep the campaign number, dealer repair order, and completion date together.

NHTSA 25V878000 — official recall, affected vehicles, and remedy

Safety recall

Equipment: Other: Owners/Service/Other Manual

NHTSA 26V114000 · Reported 2026-02-26 · Manufacturer campaign N252540430

The campaign addresses crash risk, injury risk involving the listed component. Its applicability is limited to the affected vehicles and equipment described by General Motors, LLC.

Reported condition: “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 …”

Scope, remedy, and official notice

Applicability in the source: 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.

Remedy and status excerpt: Dealers will reset the vehicle radio, which will facilitate automatic download of the electronic owner’s manual, free of charge. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 26, 2026.

A model-year match does not establish that this VIN is affected or still unrepaired. Keep the campaign number, dealer repair order, and completion date together.

NHTSA 26V114000 — official recall, affected vehicles, and remedy

Owner-reported concerns

Consumer allegations · 124 distinct reports

Visibility, cameras, and driver assistance

Received: 2024-10-23 through 2026-09-02

The text includes references to warnings or diagnostic codes (12), shifting or acceleration (9), inspection or repair procedures (9). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.

These submissions are grouped by their NHTSA component tags. They are allegations, not agency findings, and a report can carry more than one tag. For a case-specific comparison, preserve weather, visibility, displayed warnings, software versions, and sensor calibration.

Source examples and record coverage

Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.

NHTSA complaint source dataset · NHTSA complaint source dataset

Consumer allegations · 31 distinct reports

Equipment and other reported systems

Received: 2024-10-23 through 2026-05-03

The text includes references to warnings or diagnostic codes (4), software or module updates (4), inspection or repair procedures (4). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.

These submissions are grouped by their NHTSA component tags. They are allegations, not agency findings, and a report can carry more than one tag. For a case-specific comparison, preserve the exact customer concern, affected equipment, configuration, and final repair findings.

Source examples and record coverage

Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.

NHTSA complaint source dataset · NHTSA complaint source dataset

Consumer allegations · 20 distinct reports

Brakes and stability control

Received: 2024-11-26 through 2026-09-02

The text includes references to inspection or repair procedures (6), warnings or diagnostic codes (5), shifting or acceleration (5). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.

These submissions are grouped by their NHTSA component tags. They are allegations, not agency findings, and a report can carry more than one tag. For a case-specific comparison, preserve pedal response, warning lights, road conditions, and the technician’s findings.

Source examples and record coverage

Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.

NHTSA complaint source dataset · NHTSA complaint source dataset

Consumer allegations · 17 distinct reports

Electrical systems and software

Received: 2024-12-07 through 2026-05-03

The text includes references to charging or battery concerns (7), warnings or diagnostic codes (4), shifting or acceleration (2). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.

These submissions are grouped by their NHTSA component tags. They are allegations, not agency findings, and a report can carry more than one tag. For a case-specific comparison, preserve warning messages, battery tests, software versions, module replacements, and recurrence.

Source examples and record coverage

Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.

NHTSA complaint source dataset · NHTSA complaint source dataset

Consumer allegations · 5 distinct reports

Body and closures

Received: 2025-03-10 through 2026-03-24

The text includes references to leaks or water entry (1), charging or battery concerns (1). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.

These submissions are grouped by their NHTSA component tags. They are allegations, not agency findings, and a report can carry more than one tag. For a case-specific comparison, preserve the affected panel or closure, water entry, noise, photographs, and repair attempts.

Source examples and record coverage

Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.

NHTSA complaint source dataset

Consumer allegations · 4 distinct reports

Lighting and signals

Received: 2025-01-19 through 2026-02-25

The text includes references to charging or battery concerns (1). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.

These submissions are grouped by their NHTSA component tags. They are allegations, not agency findings, and a report can carry more than one tag. For a case-specific comparison, preserve the lamp or signal involved, conditions of use, warning indicators, and repair results.

Source examples and record coverage

Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.

NHTSA complaint source dataset

Consumer allegations · 3 distinct reports

Steering

Received: 2024-12-07 through 2025-03-03

The text includes references to warnings or diagnostic codes (1). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.

These submissions are grouped by their NHTSA component tags. They are allegations, not agency findings, and a report can carry more than one tag. For a case-specific comparison, preserve steering effort, vehicle speed, direction of travel, and diagnostic findings.

Source examples and record coverage

Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.

NHTSA complaint source dataset · NHTSA complaint source dataset

Consumer allegations · 2 distinct reports

Transmission and driveline

Received: 2025-08-08 through 2025-09-01

The text includes references to warnings or diagnostic codes (1). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.

These submissions are grouped by their NHTSA component tags. They are allegations, not agency findings, and a report can carry more than one tag. For a case-specific comparison, preserve gear selection, speed, load, vibration, and the repair procedure performed.

Source examples and record coverage

Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.

NHTSA complaint source dataset

Consumer allegations · 1 distinct reports

Fuel and propulsion

Received: 2025-08-03

The text includes references to charging or battery concerns (1). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.

These submissions are grouped by their NHTSA component tags. They are allegations, not agency findings, and a report can carry more than one tag. For a case-specific comparison, preserve fuel or charging conditions, power loss, warning messages, and confirmed diagnosis.

Source examples and record coverage

Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.

NHTSA complaint source dataset

Consumer allegations · 1 distinct reports

Suspension, wheels, and tires

Received: 2025-08-21

These submissions are grouped by their NHTSA component tags. They are allegations, not agency findings, and a report can carry more than one tag. For a case-specific comparison, preserve speed, road conditions, tire condition, alignment measurements, and replaced parts.

Source examples and record coverage

Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.

NHTSA complaint source dataset

Consumer allegations · 1 distinct reports

Airbags, belts, and seating

Received: 2025-09-20

The text includes references to warnings or diagnostic codes (1), shifting or acceleration (1). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.

These submissions are grouped by their NHTSA component tags. They are allegations, not agency findings, and a report can carry more than one tag. For a case-specific comparison, preserve the seating position, restraint equipment, warning messages, and installed parts.

Source examples and record coverage

Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.

NHTSA complaint source dataset

Manufacturer communications and service bulletins

Service information · 244 distinct communications

Equipment and other reported systems

Communication dates: 2024-08-27 through 2026-09-15

The text includes references to software or module updates (32), charging or battery concerns (22), warnings or diagnostic codes (12). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.

This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check the exact customer concern, affected equipment, configuration, and final repair findings against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.

Source examples and record coverage

Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.

NHTSA manufacturer-communication source dataset · NHTSA manufacturer-communication source dataset

Service information · 41 distinct communications

Electrical systems and software

Communication dates: 2024-09-21 through 2025-10-03

The text includes references to charging or battery concerns (17), software or module updates (4), starting or stalling (1). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.

This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check warning messages, battery tests, software versions, module replacements, and recurrence against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.

Source examples and record coverage

Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.

NHTSA manufacturer-communication source dataset · NHTSA manufacturer-communication source dataset

Service information · 29 distinct communications

Fuel and propulsion

Communication dates: 2024-08-14 through 2025-09-04

The text includes references to charging or battery concerns (20), software or module updates (4). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.

This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check fuel or charging conditions, power loss, warning messages, and confirmed diagnosis against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.

Source examples and record coverage

Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.

NHTSA manufacturer-communication source dataset · NHTSA manufacturer-communication source dataset

Service information · 12 distinct communications

Visibility, cameras, and driver assistance

Communication dates: 2024-08-22 through 2025-05-08

The text includes references to noise or vibration (1), inspection or repair procedures (1). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.

This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check weather, visibility, displayed warnings, software versions, and sensor calibration against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.

Source examples and record coverage

Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.

NHTSA manufacturer-communication source dataset · NHTSA manufacturer-communication source dataset

Service information · 9 distinct communications

Body and closures

Communication dates: 2024-09-19 through 2025-03-05

The text includes references to noise or vibration (1), leaks or water entry (1), charging or battery concerns (1). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.

This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check the affected panel or closure, water entry, noise, photographs, and repair attempts against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.

Source examples and record coverage

Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.

NHTSA manufacturer-communication source dataset · NHTSA manufacturer-communication source dataset

Service information · 7 distinct communications

Suspension, wheels, and tires

Communication dates: 2024-08-22 through 2025-08-26

The text includes references to leaks or water entry (2), warnings or diagnostic codes (1). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.

This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check speed, road conditions, tire condition, alignment measurements, and replaced parts against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.

Source examples and record coverage

Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.

NHTSA manufacturer-communication source dataset · NHTSA manufacturer-communication source dataset

Service information · 5 distinct communications

Steering

Communication dates: 2025-02-18 through 2025-12-16

The text includes references to inspection or repair procedures (1). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.

This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check steering effort, vehicle speed, direction of travel, and diagnostic findings against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.

Source examples and record coverage

Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.

NHTSA manufacturer-communication source dataset

Service information · 3 distinct communications

Transmission and driveline

Communication dates: 2024-09-16 through 2026-08-20

The text includes references to noise or vibration (1). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.

This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check gear selection, speed, load, vibration, and the repair procedure performed against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.

Source examples and record coverage

Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.

NHTSA manufacturer-communication source dataset · NHTSA manufacturer-communication source dataset

Service information · 3 distinct communications

Engine and cooling

Communication dates: 2024-11-05 through 2025-07-16

The text includes references to inspection or repair procedures (1). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.

This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check engine warnings, temperature, operating conditions, fluid levels, and repair findings against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.

Source examples and record coverage

Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.

NHTSA manufacturer-communication source dataset · NHTSA manufacturer-communication source dataset

Service information · 3 distinct communications

Brakes and stability control

Communication dates: 2025-08-27 through 2026-07-23

The text includes references to software or module updates (2). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.

This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check pedal response, warning lights, road conditions, and the technician’s findings against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.

Source examples and record coverage

Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.

NHTSA manufacturer-communication source dataset

Service information · 2 distinct communications

Airbags, belts, and seating

Communication dates: 2024-12-20 through 2025-03-12

This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check the seating position, restraint equipment, warning messages, and installed parts against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.

Source examples and record coverage

Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.

NHTSA manufacturer-communication source dataset

Service information · 1 distinct communications

Lighting and signals

Communication dates: 2025-01-27

The text includes references to leaks or water entry (1). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.

This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check the lamp or signal involved, conditions of use, warning indicators, and repair results against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.

Source examples and record coverage

Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.

NHTSA manufacturer-communication source dataset

NHTSA investigation activity

Agency record · No closure date in index

Electronic Brake Module Component Failure

EA26006 · Opened 2026-08-21

The 2025 Equinox EV is listed in this investigation record. An investigation concerns an agency inquiry; its opening is not a final defect determination, and closure alone is not a finding that every vehicle is safe or repaired.

Agency summary excerpt: “On April 11, 2024, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation PE24011 after receiving complaints concerning a loss of brake assist in 2023 MY Cadillac Lyriq vehicles. These complaints allege a hard brake pedal, followed by a “Brake …”

Agency disposition and source

NHTSA EA26006 — investigation history and official disposition

Configuration-specific safety information

NHTSA safety-data entry

SUV · FWD

Overall: 5 of 5 stars · Frontal: 5 of 5 stars · Side: 5 of 5 stars · Rollover: 5 of 5 stars

These results belong to the stated model year and configuration. Do not transfer them to a different body style, drivetrain, or trim. A rating does not resolve whether a particular vehicle has an open recall or recurring repair condition.

NHTSA safety-rating dataset — 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV, SUV · FWD

NHTSA safety-data entry

SUV · AWD

Overall: 5 of 5 stars · Frontal: 5 of 5 stars · Side: 5 of 5 stars · Rollover: 5 of 5 stars

These results belong to the stated model year and configuration. Do not transfer them to a different body style, drivetrain, or trim. A rating does not resolve whether a particular vehicle has an open recall or recurring repair condition.

NHTSA safety-rating dataset — 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV, SUV · AWD

Model year 2026

2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV

The 2026 Equinox EV index includes 3 distinct safety campaigns, covering suspension, wheels, and tires, visibility, cameras, and driver assistance, equipment and other reported systems. Owner-report entries are most numerous in visibility, cameras, and driver assistance (10) and brakes and stability control (3). 135 manufacturer communications are organized separately below so workshop instructions are not mistaken for confirmed owner failures. Start with any applicable safety instructions, then match the service documents and reported conditions to the actual repair orders.

3 recall campaigns · 11 distinct complaint IDs · 135 communication IDs

Safety recalls

Safety recall

Tires: Tread/Belt

NHTSA 25V704000 · Reported 2025-10-16 · Manufacturer campaign N252525030

The campaign addresses crash risk involving the listed component. Its applicability is limited to the affected vehicles and equipment described by General Motors, LLC.

Reported condition: “One or more of these tires may experience partial or full tread detachment.”

Scope, remedy, and official notice

Applicability in the source: 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.

Remedy and status excerpt: Dealers will inspect all four tires and replace those manufactured during DOT week 4024, free of charge. 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.

A model-year match does not establish that this VIN is affected or still unrepaired. Keep the campaign number, dealer repair order, and completion date together.

NHTSA 25V704000 — official recall, affected vehicles, and remedy

Safety recall

Back Over Prevention: Warnings: External/Pedestrian Alert

NHTSA 25V878000 · Reported 2025-12-18 · Manufacturer campaign N252530690

The campaign addresses crash risk, injury risk involving the listed component. Its applicability is limited to the affected vehicles and equipment described by General Motors, LLC.

Reported condition: “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 …”

Scope, remedy, and official notice

Applicability in the source: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Equinox EV vehicles.

Remedy and status excerpt: The body control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. 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.

A model-year match does not establish that this VIN is affected or still unrepaired. Keep the campaign number, dealer repair order, and completion date together.

NHTSA 25V878000 — official recall, affected vehicles, and remedy

Safety recall

Equipment: Other: Owners/Service/Other Manual

NHTSA 26V114000 · Reported 2026-02-26 · Manufacturer campaign N252540430

The campaign addresses crash risk, injury risk involving the listed component. Its applicability is limited to the affected vehicles and equipment described by General Motors, LLC.

Reported condition: “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 …”

Scope, remedy, and official notice

Applicability in the source: 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.

Remedy and status excerpt: Dealers will reset the vehicle radio, which will facilitate automatic download of the electronic owner’s manual, free of charge. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 26, 2026.

A model-year match does not establish that this VIN is affected or still unrepaired. Keep the campaign number, dealer repair order, and completion date together.

NHTSA 26V114000 — official recall, affected vehicles, and remedy

Owner-reported concerns

Consumer allegations · 10 distinct reports

Visibility, cameras, and driver assistance

Received: 2026-01-23 through 2026-08-31

The text includes references to warnings or diagnostic codes (2), software or module updates (2), shifting or acceleration (1). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.

These submissions are grouped by their NHTSA component tags. They are allegations, not agency findings, and a report can carry more than one tag. For a case-specific comparison, preserve weather, visibility, displayed warnings, software versions, and sensor calibration.

Source examples and record coverage

Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.

NHTSA complaint source dataset

Consumer allegations · 3 distinct reports

Brakes and stability control

Received: 2026-03-28 through 2026-08-31

The text includes references to warnings or diagnostic codes (2), software or module updates (1), charging or battery concerns (1). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.

These submissions are grouped by their NHTSA component tags. They are allegations, not agency findings, and a report can carry more than one tag. For a case-specific comparison, preserve pedal response, warning lights, road conditions, and the technician’s findings.

Source examples and record coverage

Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.

NHTSA complaint source dataset

Consumer allegations · 2 distinct reports

Equipment and other reported systems

Received: 2026-07-17 through 2026-08-16

The text includes references to software or module updates (1). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.

These submissions are grouped by their NHTSA component tags. They are allegations, not agency findings, and a report can carry more than one tag. For a case-specific comparison, preserve the exact customer concern, affected equipment, configuration, and final repair findings.

Source examples and record coverage

Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.

NHTSA complaint source dataset

Consumer allegations · 1 distinct reports

Electrical systems and software

Received: 2026-03-28

The text includes references to warnings or diagnostic codes (1), charging or battery concerns (1). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.

These submissions are grouped by their NHTSA component tags. They are allegations, not agency findings, and a report can carry more than one tag. For a case-specific comparison, preserve warning messages, battery tests, software versions, module replacements, and recurrence.

Source examples and record coverage

Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.

NHTSA complaint source dataset

Consumer allegations · 1 distinct reports

Transmission and driveline

Received: 2026-03-28

The text includes references to warnings or diagnostic codes (1), charging or battery concerns (1). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.

These submissions are grouped by their NHTSA component tags. They are allegations, not agency findings, and a report can carry more than one tag. For a case-specific comparison, preserve gear selection, speed, load, vibration, and the repair procedure performed.

Source examples and record coverage

Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.

NHTSA complaint source dataset

Manufacturer communications and service bulletins

Service information · 124 distinct communications

Equipment and other reported systems

Communication dates: 2025-04-08 through 2026-09-15

The text includes references to software or module updates (12), charging or battery concerns (10), warnings or diagnostic codes (8). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.

This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check the exact customer concern, affected equipment, configuration, and final repair findings against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.

Source examples and record coverage

Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.

NHTSA manufacturer-communication source dataset

Service information · 4 distinct communications

Electrical systems and software

Communication dates: 2025-03-28 through 2025-04-24

This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check warning messages, battery tests, software versions, module replacements, and recurrence against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.

Source examples and record coverage

Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.

NHTSA manufacturer-communication source dataset

Service information · 2 distinct communications

Fuel and propulsion

Communication dates: 2025-05-14 through 2025-09-04

The text includes references to charging or battery concerns (2). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.

This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check fuel or charging conditions, power loss, warning messages, and confirmed diagnosis against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.

Source examples and record coverage

Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.

NHTSA manufacturer-communication source dataset

Service information · 2 distinct communications

Brakes and stability control

Communication dates: 2026-05-04 through 2026-07-23

The text includes references to software or module updates (2). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.

This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check pedal response, warning lights, road conditions, and the technician’s findings against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.

Source examples and record coverage

Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.

NHTSA manufacturer-communication source dataset

Service information · 1 distinct communications

Steering

Communication dates: 2025-03-21

This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check steering effort, vehicle speed, direction of travel, and diagnostic findings against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.

Source examples and record coverage

Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.

NHTSA manufacturer-communication source dataset

Service information · 1 distinct communications

Visibility, cameras, and driver assistance

Communication dates: 2025-05-08

This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check weather, visibility, displayed warnings, software versions, and sensor calibration against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.

Source examples and record coverage

Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.

NHTSA manufacturer-communication source dataset

Service information · 1 distinct communications

Suspension, wheels, and tires

Communication dates: 2025-06-07

This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check speed, road conditions, tire condition, alignment measurements, and replaced parts against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.

Source examples and record coverage

Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.

NHTSA manufacturer-communication source dataset

NHTSA investigation activity

Agency record · No closure date in index

Electronic Brake Module Component Failure

EA26006 · Opened 2026-08-21

The 2026 Equinox EV is listed in this investigation record. An investigation concerns an agency inquiry; its opening is not a final defect determination, and closure alone is not a finding that every vehicle is safe or repaired.

Agency summary excerpt: “On April 11, 2024, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation PE24011 after receiving complaints concerning a loss of brake assist in 2023 MY Cadillac Lyriq vehicles. These complaints allege a hard brake pedal, followed by a “Brake …”

Agency disposition and source

NHTSA EA26006 — investigation history and official disposition

Configuration-specific safety information

NHTSA safety-data entry

SUV · FWD

Overall: 5 of 5 stars · Frontal: 5 of 5 stars · Side: 5 of 5 stars · Rollover: 5 of 5 stars

These results belong to the stated model year and configuration. Do not transfer them to a different body style, drivetrain, or trim. A rating does not resolve whether a particular vehicle has an open recall or recurring repair condition.

NHTSA safety-rating dataset — 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV, SUV · FWD

NHTSA safety-data entry

SUV · AWD

Overall: 5 of 5 stars · Frontal: 5 of 5 stars · Side: 5 of 5 stars · Rollover: 5 of 5 stars

These results belong to the stated model year and configuration. Do not transfer them to a different body style, drivetrain, or trim. A rating does not resolve whether a particular vehicle has an open recall or recurring repair condition.

NHTSA safety-rating dataset — 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV, SUV · AWD

Repair chronology

Turn every Equinox EV visit into a usable timeline.

Place the final repair orders in date and mileage order. Compare the customer complaint, technician findings, correction, and post-repair result instead of relying only on a dealer summary or online discussion.

Do not combine multiple visits into one estimate. Open and close dates, mileage, parts delays, diagnostic time, and the date the vehicle was actually available can answer different questions.

1Date and mileage
2Complaint in the driver’s words
3Diagnosis and testing performed
4Parts, software, or correction
5Days unavailable and post-repair result

California legal framework

The statute applies to the evidence—not the badge.

California Civil Code section 1793.2 addresses warranty repair obligations and, in specified circumstances, replacement or restitution after a reasonable number of repair attempts. Section 1793.22 defines the Tanner presumption and “nonconformity.” Those provisions require a fact-specific analysis.

01

Applicable warranty

Identify the written coverage in effect when the concern was presented.

02

Repair opportunity

Show when and how the manufacturer or authorized facility received the vehicle.

03

Substantial impairment

Document the effect on use, value, or safety rather than relying on labels.

04

Remedy analysis

Compare restitution, replacement, negotiated resolutions, offsets, and supporting damages.

Warranty and escalation record

Separate the Chevrolet Equinox EV warranty from other contracts.

A manufacturer warranty, certified coverage, dealer promise, and separately purchased service contract may have different obligors and terms. Preserve each document instead of calling all coverage an “extended warranty.”

Save every Chevrolet dealer message, repair authorization, parts-delay explanation, manufacturer case number, and written response. A phone call may matter, but a dated email, text, or letter usually makes the sequence easier to prove.

Continue the research path

Move from the model to the controlling issue.

Manufacturer independence notice: Chevrolet and Equinox EV names and trademarks belong to their respective owner and are used only for identification and informational purposes. Echelon Law, APC is not affiliated with or endorsed by Chevrolet. Inclusion does not assert that the model has a defect.

Clear answers

Chevrolet Equinox EV lemon law questions

Can a Chevrolet Equinox EV qualify under California lemon law?

It may, but the model name alone does not decide eligibility. A review should match the exact vehicle to an applicable written warranty and examine the repair opportunities, recurring nonconformity, mileage, downtime, and effect on use, value, or safety.

How many Equinox EV repair attempts are required?

There is no universal count that decides every case. California’s Tanner presumption describes specific circumstances, but claims can require a broader analysis of whether the manufacturer had a reasonable opportunity to repair the warranty problem.

Does a recall or service campaign prove that my Equinox EV is a lemon?

No. Recall, campaign, complaint, or bulletin information may provide context, but it does not prove the condition exists in this vehicle or establish a lemon law claim. Use VIN-specific information and the actual repair record.

What Chevrolet Equinox EV records should I save?

Keep the purchase or lease agreement, warranty booklet, every final repair order, current registration and payoff information, photographs or videos, towing and rental records, and dealer or manufacturer messages and case numbers.

Can a used or leased Equinox EV qualify?

Possibly. The answer depends on the transaction, vehicle history, warranty that applied, timing of the repair visits, and other facts. A used or leased vehicle should be evaluated from its own documents.

What remedies may be available for a qualifying Chevrolet Equinox EV?

Depending on the facts and current law, possible outcomes can include restitution or repurchase, replacement, a negotiated cash resolution, warranty relief, incidental damages, or other remedies. No particular outcome is guaranteed.

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