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2025 Chevrolet Equinox

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

5

5 current

Combined

8.8L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$2,728

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Other

Transport Canada recall 2026086 · manufacturer campaign N252540430 / N252540431

26 February 2026

Transport Canada lists: Enclave 2026 · Envision 2026 · Escalade 2026 · Lyriq 2026 · and 16 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the owner's manual may be missing. As a result, the vehicles may not meet certain requirements of Canadian regulations. Note: For the Escalade model, the recall also affects certain 2026 model year Escalade IQ and Escalade IQL models.

Why it matters

A missing owner's manual could cause confusion on how to safely operate the vehicle and increase the risk of injury or a crash.

What the dealer will do

General Motors will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to install the owner's manual.

1,255 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanCompliance Mfr

Other

Transport Canada recall 2025697 · manufacturer campaign N252530690

18 December 2025

Transport Canada lists: Equinox 2025–2026

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the pedestrian warning system not to work properly. Canadian regulations require electric vehicles to make sounds at certain levels when operating at low speeds.

Why it matters

A pedestrian warning system that doesn't work properly could create confusion and increase the risk of injury for other road users.

What the dealer will do

General Motors will notify owners by mail and send a wireless over-the-air software update to eligible vehicles to update the body control module software. Alternatively, you may schedule an appointment to have the update performed at a GM dealership.

20,824 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVCompliance Mfr

Tires

Transport Canada recall 2025564 · manufacturer campaign N252525030

16 October 2025

Transport Canada lists: Optiq 2025–2026 · Equinox 2025–2026

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, one or more of the tires may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the tread could separate, and the tire(s) could fail. Note: This recall only affects certain vehicles equipped with 21-inch Continental CrossContact RX 275/40R21 all-season tires with a date code of 4024.

Why it matters

A tire failure could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

General Motors will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the tire(s).

8,345 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Brakes

Transport Canada recall 2025014 · manufacturer campaign N242481530

16 January 2025

Transport Canada lists: Equinox 2025

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the adaptive cruise control (ACC) not to work properly. As a result, when the ACC is activated, the vehicle may not slow down or stop if the system detects the need to apply the brakes. Note: This recall only affects certain all-wheel drive models that are not equipped with the Super Cruise feature.

Why it matters

An adaptive cruise control system that doesn't work properly could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

To reduce the safety risk, General Motors advises that when using the adaptive cruise control system to be prepared to manually apply the brakes to safely slow or stop the vehicle. General Motors will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the brake system control module software.

5,599 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Other

Transport Canada recall 2024755 · manufacturer campaign N242479760

12 December 2024

Transport Canada lists: Equinox 2025

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the pedestrian warning system not to work properly. Under certain conditions, the vehicle may produce too much sound. New Canadian regulations require electric vehicles to make sounds at certain levels when operating at low speeds.

Why it matters

A pedestrian warning system that doesn't work properly could create confusion and increase the risk of injury for other road users.

What the dealer will do

General Motors will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the body control module software.

5,192 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVCompliance Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Sport utility vehicle: Small
In its class
More efficient than 45% of 256 2025 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
206 g/km

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Common questions

Does the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 5 recalls on record for the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox get?
NRCan rates the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox at 8.8 L/100 km combined, emitting 206 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 2 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2025 Chevrolet Equinox for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $2,728 in fuel, producing roughly 4,066 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.