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2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV: problems, recalls and fuel economy

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Owners have filed 22 complaints about the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV with NHTSA, and it has 3 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.

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Owner complaints

filed with NHTSA

Recalls

on record

Fuel economy

108 MPGe

best version, EPA combined

What owners complain about most

Driver-assist & stability15

Brakes3

Electrical system1

Transmission & drivetrain1

Engines and fuel economy

Version	Drive	Combined
Electric, 319 mi range	Front-Wheel Drive	108 MPGe
Electric, 307 mi range	All-Wheel Drive	103 MPGe
Electric, 288 mi range	All-Wheel Drive	96 MPGe

Recalls

Equipment › Other › Owners/Service/Other ManualFeb 26, 2026 · campaign 26V114000
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, Tah
Back Over Prevention › Warnings › External/Pedestrian AlertDec 18, 2025 · campaign 25V878000
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.
Tires › Tread/BeltOct 16, 2025 · campaign 25V704000
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.

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Other years of the Chevrolet Equinox EV

Year	Reliability
2027	Not rated yet
2026	Not rated yet
2025	Not rated yet
2024	Not rated yet

Questions people ask

What problems does the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV have?

Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA: driver-assist & stability (15), brakes (3), electrical system (1). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.

How many recalls does the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV have?

3 recalls on record with NHTSA.

What gas mileage does the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV get?

Up to 108 MPGe combined (EPA), depending on the engine.