2025 Chevrolet Equinox driver assistance & safety tech problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Oct 6, 2026KYDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical SystemOther / Unknown

   1. The telematics control module failed and was replaced by the dealer under recall N262547330, along with the battery. The vehicle is available for inspection. The original module was kept by the dealer when it was replaced. 2. The vehicle went completely dead without warning — it could not be unlocked or started. It happened at home, but had it happened on the road I would have been stranded. The keyless entry also no longer works, so I cannot reliably get into the…

   NHTSA complaint #11769397 · source
2. Filed Oct 4, 2026GACrash2 injuredTowedDriver Assistance & Safety TechAcceleration & Cruise Control

   The driver pulled into a parking space at a local pharmacy. The space directly faced the building and was separated from the building by a sidewalk that was approximately 6 feet wide. After pulling into the parking space and releasing the accelerator (the vehicle was in the single pedal driving mode, so the motor braking should have been activated) the vehicle instead experienced three problems/failures. (1) Sudden Unintended Acceleration - The vehicle suddenly lurched…

   NHTSA complaint #11768859 · source
3. Filed Sep 3, 2026TXBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety TechEngine

   On 3 occasions, the last happening today (XXX) traveling north on XXX toward [XXX] at approximately 14:05, the vehicle has stopped abruptly and hard, and will then release. Today, it took it longer to release. When it occurred this time, it braked just as hard but longer, so I had to cross two lanes so the cars behind me would not hit me. The cars swerved around me and the car eventually let go and I was able to accelerate from that dangerous position on the side of the…

   NHTSA complaint #11761939 · source
4. Filed Aug 19, 2026FLDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical SystemVisibility & Wipers

   After taking a long drive, our phone suddenly stopped connecting via Apple car play, all of a sudden the screen went black while we were doing 80 miles an hour on the highway using GPS and then the phones wouldn’t connect again at all. Multiple attempted to restart the car and display did nothing. This has now become an intermittent error on the vehicle. I was told by a Chevy dealership there was nothing they could do & I just needed to wait for an update to come out. Fast…

   NHTSA complaint #11757907 · source
5. Filed Aug 11, 2026TXBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical System

   My 2025 Chevrolet Equinox RS is experiencing critical active safety and electronic malfunctions. While reversing out of my driveway, the vehicle unexpectedly executed an aggressive "phantom braking" event, violently slamming on the brakes with no actual physical hazards or cross-traffic behind the vehicle. The Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB) and Rear Cross-Traffic Braking systems are hypersensitive and falsely triggering mechanical emergency stops, creating an immediate…

   NHTSA complaint #11756326 · source
6. Filed Jun 20, 2026KSDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical SystemOther / Unknown

   My telematics module for onstar is draining power from the car's battery which has been not allowing me to start after I turn it off without having to jumpstart it. Also when I do jump start it, the cruise control don't work and service messages pop up on my HUD. The dealership said it's undrivable due to safety concerns and the part is backordered for an unknown ETA.

   NHTSA complaint #11745373 · source
7. Filed Jun 17, 2026FLCrash1 injuredDriver Assistance & Safety TechVisibility & Wipers

   The Chevrolet Equinox EV has a large blind spot because of the size of the front window pillars and the adjacent side view mirror. To quote from an Internet search, "This creates a significant blind spot when preparing to make left at intersections, making it difficult to spot pedestrians cyclists, or oncoming traffic." My vehicle was involved in an accident during a left turn in which I believe the blind spot was a significant factor. The Chevrolet Equinox EV is supposed to…

   NHTSA complaint #11744882 · source
8. Filed Apr 29, 2026WABrakesDriver Assistance & Safety TechTransmission & Drivetrain

   While driving on the freeway, my vehicle displayed a “Service All-Wheel Drive System” warning and unexpectedly switched into two-wheel drive. This created a serious safety concern due to sudden loss of traction and control. Additionally, on multiple occasions while reversing, the vehicle abruptly applied the brakes without any obstruction present, displaying a message that automatic braking had engaged. My foot was on the accelerator at the time, and this created a sudden…

   NHTSA complaint #11734692 · source
9. Filed Apr 25, 2026KYDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   Occasionally, the vehicle will jerk the steering wheel when going around a curve (almost like its trying to center the line while driving in a curve) and sometimes it steers out of the lane or simply won’t function correctly at all.

   NHTSA complaint #11733721 · source
10. Filed Apr 22, 2026CADriver Assistance & Safety TechOther / Unknown

    Sometimes when I am backing up, the breaks will slam on. Back in 2025 first I noticed, but thought it was human error, just wasn’t sure. After it happened more than a couple of times in 2026, I realized it wasn’t me and must the safety warning system? I googled after it happened this month and (phantom breaking) popped up for the Chevy equinox. I Have an appt. With Chevrolet to check it out in 2 weeks. Scary when it happens. I’ve only noticed it so far when backing up. If it…

    NHTSA complaint #11732990 · source
11. Filed Apr 7, 2026AZBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical System

    Braking issues Sensors go off when nothing aroung Slow backing car engages brakes Bad smell like a strong BO persists after cabin an oil fulter changed Battery / alternator drain 12-07 2025 to 01-17 2026 in auto shop I was told wainting for part ( Onstar ) Prior brake issues early April 2025 the week of having auto brakes and steering lock up during 45mph drive it was documented as a camera issue No power as if brakes applied while, Car has felt when turning like it skips…

    NHTSA complaint #11729813 · source
12. Filed Mar 23, 2026NCDriver Assistance & Safety TechSteering

    The lane keep assist never works properly, it vehicle doesn’t stay in lane, also gps has never worked properly, it’s been to the dealers several times and parts have been replaced with out any success

    NHTSA complaint #11726265 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology