2025 4th generation
2025 Chevrolet Equinox Common Problems and Years to Avoid
3 documented problems with the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox, with symptoms, affected years, and typical repair costs.
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CVT drivability complaints (FWD models)
minorThe first CVT in an Equinox drew early complaints about drone, rubber-band acceleration feel, and occasional hesitation from a stop. No defect finding or recall as of mid-2026, most cases are characteristic CVT behavior, with software updates issued for shift feel. Worth a long test drive if you're cross-shopping FWD vs AWD (the AWD 8-speed drives more conventionally).
Infotainment/display glitches
minorEarly-build owners report the 17.7-inch Google-built-in touchscreen or driver display occasionally freezing, rebooting, or losing wireless CarPlay/Android Auto. Dealers fix with software updates; persistent failures get module replacement under the bumper-to-bumper warranty.
No safety recalls on the gas model to date
minorAs of mid-2026 NHTSA lists no safety recalls for the gas 2025 Equinox (recalls reported for the "Equinox EV", such as the pedestrian alert sound campaign, apply to the separate electric model). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls periodically; first-year GM models often accumulate campaigns later.
Problems listed here are compiled from NHTSA complaints, recalls, technical service bulletins, and widely documented owner reports for the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox. Not every vehicle will experience these issues.
Which Chevrolet Equinox model years does this cover?
These problems and recalls specifications apply to every Chevrolet Equinox built from 2025 through 2025 — the 4th generation, compact crossover suv (gas; the equinox ev is a separate vehicle). Nothing in this specification changes between those model years. Pick your year for the engines it offered, what changed that year, and the problems recorded against it.
What changed during the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox
- 2025Generation launch: updated 175-hp 1.5T (RPO LSD), CVT on FWD / 8T45 8-speed on AWD, trims reduced to LT, RS and ACTIV, 17.7-in touchscreen with Google built-in standard
2025 Chevrolet Equinox problems and recalls: common questions
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox?
- The recurring ones are: cvt drivability complaints (fwd models); infotainment/display glitches; no safety recalls on the gas model to date. Each is detailed above with symptoms, affected years, and typical cost.
How much do 2025 Chevrolet Equinox repairs typically cost?
- Typical figures for the issues above: cvt drivability complaints (fwd models), N/A (software updates under warranty); infotainment/display glitches, Free under warranty (software update); no safety recalls on the gas model to date, N/A.
Sources
- Chevrolet Pressroom, 2025 Equinox specifications (engine, transmissions, tires, weights, tank)
- fueleconomy.gov, 2025 Equinox EPA ratings
- AMSOIL product lookup, 2025 Equinox 1.5L LSD (0W-20; 4.2 qt FWD / 5.3 qt AWD)
- AutoZone, 2025 Equinox battery fitment (Group 48/H6 AGM)
- 2025 Equinox key fob battery replacement (CR2450)
- WiperBladesUSA, 2025 Equinox wiper size chart
- RepairPal, 2025 Equinox recalls (none reported for the gas model)