2026 Chevrolet Equinox: recalls and problems
No recalls and 82 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is forward collision avoidance.
Recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox. Individual cars can still have open manufacturer campaigns, so check your VIN.
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What owners report
I have owned my chevy since 6/30/25 when i bought it new. since then, the blind spot warning system has activated many times when there hasn’t been anything there or remotely nearby. it’s like a ghost. it’s usually the driver’s side mirror that gets activated. i have cleaned the sensors too and it still occurs, making me think i’m going to get hit, or hit a person, pedestrian etc. i have read of other owners on soci
While pulling forward out of a parking lot at a low speed, the vehicle's automatic emergency braking (aeb) system suddenly and aggressively engaged without warning. there were no vehicles, pedestrians, or obstacles whatsoever in the vehicle's path. the deceleration was extremely severe and violent, mimicking the sensation of hitting a brick wall. this unprompted, false-positive system activation subjected my body to
When you accelerate from a stop, the car wobbles and shimmy’s until you reach about 15mph and then it stops and drives normally.
I am driving a rental chevrolet equinox with the steering-column-mounted electronic gear selector. i believe this shifter design creates a serious safety hazard. the gear selector is a stalk on the steering column positioned and operated similarly to controls commonly used for windshield wipers in other vehicles. while driving, pulling back on this stalk can immediately shift the transmission into neutral, even at h
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering EQUINOX ICE, EQUINOX EV BEV. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.