2026 Chevrolet Equinox recalls

1 safety recall, 79 owner complaints and a 5-star NHTSA crash rating. Official NHTSA data.

1Recalls
79Complaints
6Crashes & fires reported
5/5NHTSA overall rating

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2026 Chevrolet Equinox recall list

Equipment recall

26V-114
February 26, 2026 · General Motors, LLC
Problem
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. 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 number 208, “Occupant Protection.”
Safety risk
Without an owner's manual to consult, owners may not know how to safely use and operate the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will reset the vehicle radio, which will facilitate automatic download of the electronic owner’s manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2026. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-866-467-9700, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. The manufacturer's number for this recall is N252540430. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 26, 2026.

2026 Chevrolet Equinox owner complaints

79 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 5 crashes, 1 fire, 5 injuries and 0 deaths.

Problems by component

Forward Collision Avoidance21
Service Brakes18
Power Train17
Unknown or Other16
Electrical System14
Lane Departure8
Engine7
Fuel/Propulsion System5
Visibility4
Visibility/Wiper4

Recent complaints

October 29, 2026Unknown or Other

YOU CAN PUT THIS CAR INTO PARK AT ANY SPEED all you need to do is push the button when you are reaching for the radio or something this happen to me in a walmart parking lot

October 26, 2026Unknown or Other

I was driving down the road in the car came to an abrupt stop. It would not start it just stalled out and we cannot get it to start. It will turn on via the battery, but the engine will not turn on. My children were also in the car during this time as we were driving through an intersection on a busy street.

October 23, 2026Electrical SystemUnknown or Other

There is more about this issue online What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The vehicle’s body control module, infotainment software, and HVAC (climate control) system malfunctioned. The system entered an unresolvable software loop that forced the temperature to lock at 76 degrees Fahrenheit, engaged the max defroster/defogger, and blasted the cabin fan at maximum speed while ignoring all manual overrides or touchscreen inputs. The vehicle is fully available for inspection upon request. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? My safety and the safety of others on the road were severely compromised by extreme driver

October 22, 2026Electrical SystemVisibility

The contact owns a 2026 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving, the driver’s side mirror indicator light illuminated spontaneously without an object nearby. In addition, the front driver's seat vibrated abnormally. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed but the dealer was unable to diagnose or repair the vehicle. The dealer advised the contact to continue driving the vehicle as-is. The failure mileage was approximately 14,000.

October 20, 2026Power Train

The contact owns a 2026 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle misfired and hesitated. The vehicle momentarily lost power, during which it would not accelerate or brake. Power then returned, and all vehicle functions resumed. The contact stated that during the failure, the check engine warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the dealer reprogrammed the vehicle; however, the reprogramming did not resolve the failures. The failure mileage was 32,000.

2026 Chevrolet Equinox crash test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2026 CHEVROLET EQUINOX SUV N/A AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2026 CHEVROLET EQUINOX SUV N/A FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Driver aids on the tested 2026 Chevrolet Equinox: electronic stability control standard, forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard. Rollover risk: 17.4%.

2026 Chevrolet Equinox recall FAQ

Does the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox. The most recent, filed February 26, 2026, concerns the equipment.

What are the most common 2026 Chevrolet Equinox problems?

Owners have filed 79 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is forward collision avoidance (21 reports), followed by service brakes.

Is the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox safe?

The 2026 Chevrolet Equinox earned up to a 5-star overall safety rating in NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program crash tests.

How do I get a recall fixed on my 2026 Chevrolet Equinox?

Contact any authorized Chevrolet dealer. Recall repairs are free, even if you are not the original owner or the warranty has expired.