2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV: Forward Collision Avoidance recall
NHTSA campaign 25V012000 · 2,890 units potentially affected · filed Jan 16, 2025
What's wrong
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV all-wheel drive electric vehicles. The adaptive cruise control may fail to engage the brakes as expected, due to incorrect brake module software.
Why it matters
A vehicle that does not automatically brake as expected increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will update the software calibration in the brake system control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 13, 2025. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N242481530.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 25V012000
- Manufacturer no.
- N242481530
- Manufacturer
- General Motors, Llc
- Component
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL:SOFTWARE; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Units affected
- 2,890
- Report received
- Jan 16, 2025
- Owner letters
- Feb 13, 2025
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- Chevrolet Equinox EV 2025