Last updated: 2026-10-10

Chevrolet Equinox EV

Chevrolet Equinox EV Years to Avoid

3 scored model years (2024–2026) · model average 69/100

No year is one to avoid. The 2024 and 2025 differ mainly in recall count and complaint volume, and the 2026 is too new to judge. Among years with real history, 2024 is the one to buy.

Verdict

Avoid
No outlier years
Buy
2024 67/100
Model average
69/100
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What Are Common Chevrolet Equinox EV Problems?

VISIBILITY/WIPER

126 complaints

Most reported in 2025, 2024

2025: The ribbed, grooved dashboard reflects onto the windshield, and that glare dominates these 73 complaints.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

34 complaints

Most reported in 2025, 2024

2025: Dashboard glare on the windshield shows up here too, and some drivers see it in the rear glass and side mirrors as well.

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

25 complaints

Most reported in 2025, 2024

2025: Phantom braking is the main pattern.

SERVICE BRAKES

20 complaints

Most reported in 2025, 2024

2025: These 14 complaints include 2 crashes and 2 injuries, and they describe two kinds of failure.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

19 complaints

Most reported in 2025, 2024

2025: Telematics module failures lead these reports.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

8 complaints

Most reported in 2024, 2025

2024: The recessed headlamp wells fill with snow when driving in winter storms.

Best Chevrolet Equinox EV Year to Buy Instead

67
GoodReliability score: 67 out of 100, rated Good

2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV

The 2024 has been on the road longest, so its record is the most complete. It has one recall on file against six for the 2025, and fewer total owner complaints. Its complaint rate per car sold is higher, though, and the glare and braking problems show up in both years.

Score: 67/100 (Good)1 recalls105 complaints
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VIN History Report

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Even the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV has 1 recall on file. A VIN check confirms the recall work on the exact car and shows its accident, title, and service history.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Chevrolet Equinox-EV years should I avoid?
None. No year falls well below the model's own average in the site analysis. The 2024 and 2025 share the same main complaints, and the 2026 has no complaint history yet because it is too new to judge.
Is the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox-EV worse than the 2024?
Not clearly, but it carries more paperwork. The 2025 has six recalls against one for the 2024, and more total complaints. Its complaint rate per car sold is lower, so the gap is small. Both years report the same glare and braking issues.
Is the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox-EV a safe bet?
There is not enough history to say. The 2026 shows no recalls and no owner complaints, but that mostly reflects how little time it has been on the road. Complaints build up over time, so a clean record this early proves little.
Which Chevrolet Equinox-EV year should I buy used?
Buy the 2024. It has the longest record among tracked years, and that record shows one recall. Check that the windshield glare is tolerable on a sunny test drive, and ask how the car's automatic emergency braking has behaved.
Do the problems differ between Chevrolet Equinox-EV model years?
Mostly they repeat. Windshield glare, false emergency braking, and electrical complaints lead in both 2024 and 2025. What differs is volume: 2025 has more recalls and more total complaints, while 2024 has a higher complaint rate per car sold.

How we score every Chevrolet Equinox EV model year

Scores weight complaint severity at 35%, repair costs at 30%, recall impact at 20%, and the spread of complaints across systems at 15%, with complaint counts adjusted for US sales. Read the full methodology.

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