Model year 2026 · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD

2026 Chevrolet Equinox: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox at 26–27 mpg combined (gas versions) and 96–108 MPGe combined with 288–319 miles of EPA-rated range across 5 versions. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls and 88 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

EPA combined mpg

26–27

NHTSA overall rating

5/5

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

NHTSA lists this vehicle as EQUINOX EV.

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Chevrolet dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2026 Chevrolet Equinox recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 3 safety recalls for the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox, newest first.

Equipment: Other: Owners/service/other manual

NHTSA 26V114000 Reported Feb 26, 2026

Filed by: General Motors, LLC (manufacturer recall no. N252540430)
Units affected: 5,861 (estimate)
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, âOccupant Protection.â
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 ownerâs 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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Back over prevention: Warnings: External/pedestrian alert

NHTSA 25V878000 Reported Dec 18, 2025

Filed by: General Motors, LLC (manufacturer recall no. N252530690)
Units affected: 81,177 (estimate)
Problem: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Equinox EV vehicles. 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 Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles."
Risk: A vehicle that does not emit sufficient sound may fail to alert pedestrians of a moving vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: The body control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 29, 2026. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-222-1020. 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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Tires: Tread/belt

NHTSA 25V704000 Reported Oct 16, 2025

Filed by: General Motors, LLC (manufacturer recall no. N252525030)
Units affected: 22,914 (estimate)
Problem: 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. One or more of these tires may experience partial or full tread detachment.
Risk: Tire tread detachment increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect all four tires and replace those manufactured during DOT week 4024, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 19, 2025. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. 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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2026 Chevrolet Equinox fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination; electric figures are in MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent). Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2026 Chevrolet Equinox EPA fuel economy
Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	Fuel	City/Hwy/Comb	Electric range	Fuel cost/yr	CO2 g/mi
Equinox AWD	1.5L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic 8-spd	All-Wheel Drive	Regular	25/29/26 mpg	—	$2,600	342
Equinox EV AWD (11 kW Charger)	Electric (67 and 180 kW AC Induction)	Single-speed	All-Wheel Drive	Electricity	112/95/103 MPGe	307 mi 32.6 kWh/100 mi	$750	0
Equinox EV AWD (19 kW Charger)	Electric (67 and 180 kW AC Induction)	Single-speed	All-Wheel Drive	Electricity	103/88/96 MPGe	288 mi 35.1 kWh/100 mi	$800	0
Equinox EV FWD	Electric (180 kW AC Induction)	Single-speed	Front-Wheel Drive	Electricity	117/100/108 MPGe	319 mi 31.1 kWh/100 mi	$700	0
Equinox FWD	1.5L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic	Front-Wheel Drive	Regular	26/29/27 mpg	—	$2,500	329

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2026 Chevrolet Equinox crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2026 Chevrolet Equinox NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk	Forward collision warning
2026 CHEVROLET EQUINOX EV SUV BEV AWD	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	9.9%	Standard
2026 CHEVROLET EQUINOX EV SUV BEV FWD	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	9.7%	Standard
2026 CHEVROLET EQUINOX SUV N/A AWD	5 stars	4 stars	5 stars	4 stars	17.4%	Standard
2026 CHEVROLET EQUINOX SUV N/A FWD	5 stars	4 stars	5 stars	4 stars	18.5%	Standard

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2026 Chevrolet Equinox owner complaints

Owners have filed 88 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox, most recently on Oct 23, 2026. 5 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 7 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2026 Chevrolet Equinox complaints
Component named in complaints	Mentions
Service brakes	21
Forward collision avoidance: Automatic emergency braking	20
Power train	18
Electrical system	15
Unknown or other	15
Forward collision avoidance: Adaptive cruise control	9
Forward collision avoidance: Warnings	9
Engine	7
Lane departure: Blind spot detection	7
Fuel/propulsion system	5

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Chevrolet Equinox model years

Chevrolet Equinox by model year
Year	Combined	Recalls	Complaints	Overall rating
2027 Equinox	26–27 mpg · 103–108 MPGe	0	1	—
2025 Equinox	26–27 mpg · 96–109 MPGe	6	405	5/5
2024 Equinox	26–28 mpg · 96–108 MPGe	2	190	5/5
2023 Equinox	26–28 mpg	3	99	5/5
2022 Equinox	27–28 mpg	6	186	5/5
2021 Equinox	27–28 mpg	4	100	5/5
2020 Equinox	24–28 mpg	4	318	5/5
2019 Equinox	24–32 mpg	4	308	5/5
2018 Equinox	24–32 mpg	5	410	5/5
2017 Equinox	18–25 mpg	0	276	4/5
2016 Equinox	18–26 mpg	1	399	4/5
2015 Equinox	19–26 mpg	2	680	4/5

All Chevrolet Equinox years compared · Decode a VIN

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Sources

Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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