2025 Chevrolet Equinox Ev | 2026 Chevrolet Equinox Ev — Back over prevention: warnings: external/pedestrian alert
Published December 18, 2025 · Recall initiated: December 18, 2025
Summary
NHTSA records recall 25V878000, published December 18, 2025. Recalling firm: General Motors, LLC; 2025 Chevrolet Equinox Ev | 2026 Chevrolet Equinox Ev — Back over prevention: warnings: external/pedestrian alert.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
The body control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 29, 2026. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252530690. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 18, 2025.
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Recall details
- Brand
- CHEVROLET
- Model
- EQUINOX EV
- Manufacturer
- General Motors, LLC
- Lot
- 2025 CHEVROLET EQUINOX EV | 2026 CHEVROLET EQUINOX EV
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2025 Chevrolet Equinox Ev | 2026 Chevrolet Equinox Ev — Back over prevention: warnings: external/pedestrian alert recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 25V878000 on December 18, 2025. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
The body control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 29, 2026. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252530690. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 18, 2025.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: CHEVROLET. Model: EQUINOX EV.