2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV Recall: Adaptive cruise control may fail to engage the brakes as expected, due to…
NHTSA campaign 25V012000 · Forward Collision Avoidance · filed Jan 16, 2025 · verified Sep 14, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
A vehicle that does not automatically brake as expected increases the risk of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet | Equinox EV | 2025 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 25V012000 (manufacturer number N242481530). Data last verified Sep 14, 2026.