Recall 24V-925
General Motors, LLC recalled the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV: Forward collision avoidance (warnings, external/pedestrian alert); Electrical system (body control module/bcm).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 24V-925
- Reported
- December 12, 2024
- Vehicles affected
- 7,606 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV vehicles. The pedestrian alert sound system may have incorrect software and not produce sound at a sufficient volume. 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."
The risk
A vehicle that fails to make sufficient sound may result in pedestrians being unaware of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Dealers will update the software in the body control module (BCM), free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 21, 2025. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-[removed]. GM's number for this recall is N242479760.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]) or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Chevrolet Equinox EV 2025