2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV forward collision avoidance problems
39 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the forward collision avoidance on the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV — 24% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I have had multiple times where my car kicks in the automatic emergency brake because it things I’m about to hit something. All those instances that it has happened, I was not about to hit something and the car short stops and stops in the middle of the street which is so dangerous because then I…”
filed Jul 6, 2026
“On numerous occasions, the multiple automatic collision braking systems have engaged in what I would describe as phantom breaking. For me personally, the automatic breaking has on multiple occasions caused a serious crash, both while backing out of parking, at intersections and most recently on…”
filed Apr 26, 2026
“Vehicle slammed on brakes on highway with no obstruction in front. Emergency system reacts to shadows”
filed May 3, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Pedestrian alert sound system may have incorrect software and not produce sound at a…Campaign 24V925000 · Dec 12, 2024
Forward Collision Avoidance problems in other Equinox EV years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Equinox EV | 25 | 23% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.