The Lemon Index2025 Chevrolet Equinox.
The 2025 Chevrolet Equinox is so far worse than average by owner complaints: 234 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 141, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about electrical, and it has 0 recalls. The best Chevrolet Equinox year is 2017.
Early read
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 234 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Chevrolet Equinox year. 2025 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 2K to 13K miles on the car (27 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
Recalls 0
No safety recalls on record.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Chevy told dealers about
Chevy sent dealers 397 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- This Preliminary information communicates possible transmission fluid leak in the torque…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEVROLET EQUINOX SUV AWD | not rated | not rated | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| CHEVROLET EQUINOX SUV FWD | not rated | not rated | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Chevrolet Equinox EV SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Chevrolet Equinox EV SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $700–2450 a year in electricity (EPA estimate).
In owners' words
Electric Drive Unit and 12V battery have failed 3 times in less than 6 months. The vehicle will not shift into drive, reverse, or neutral. It is stalled/stuck and can't be driven.
2025 Chevrolet Equinox owner · NHTSA complaint 11770370
More owner reports
My Equinox EV telematics module does not work. Prevents the use of navigation features and Onstar navigation features.
NHTSA complaint 11706472
Telematic module diagnosed to fail by the dealer service department. Replacement part is not available after 3 months, and not ETA from GM parts department.
NHTSA complaint 11745017
Quick answers
Is the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox reliable?
It's too early to be sure. So far it has drawn 1.4× the average car's complaints per car sold, against other 2025 cars after the same time on the road (early Lemon Index 141; 100 is average). The best Chevrolet Equinox year by this measure is 2017.
What are the most common 2025 Chevrolet Equinox problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are electrical (33%), automatic emergency braking (18%) and transmission & drivetrain (15%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox have?
None: NHTSA has no safety recalls on record for it.
Is the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
At what mileage do 2025 Chevrolet Equinox problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 2,600 and 13,500 miles. The middle report was at 8,300 miles, from 27 complaints.
Does the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 15% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox cost in fuel a year?
About $700 to $2450 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What Chevrolet Equinox year is better than the 2025?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2017, 2021 and 2014.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works