10 of the
15 complaints about the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV are about the
driver-assist systems — 67% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
7,861 miles.
F
10
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
2
Injuries
Exactly what failed
Automatic Emergency Braking
550.0%
Adaptive Cruise Control
220.0%
Warnings
110.0%
Assist
110.0%
Rearview System Braking
110.0%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance across every Chevrolet Equinox EV year
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
On numerous occasions, while driving either on highways or streets, vehicle would brake on its own or aggressive braking when this type of braking was unnecessary. I was hospitalized for whiplash in one incident. After braking for NO REASON!!! GM sent a tow truck to pick up my vehicle, and I have not heard back for more than 100 days. If GM cannot fix this issue as stated in [XXX] then I should be compensated for the lack of use and my medical bills as well as loss of use. Not having a recall does not mean DEFECTS are not occurring!!!! INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
NHTSA complaint #11751192 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The contact owns a 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV. The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced phantom braking on two separate occasions. The contact stated that while slowly reversing out of the garage, the vehicle experienced phantom braking and suddenly stopped. Additionally, while driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle experienced phantom braking and decelerated abruptly, causing the contact to sustain a mild neck injury. No medical assistance was required. The cause of the failures was not yet determined. The local dealer was notified of the failure, and a service appointment was scheduled. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The contact stated that she had previously experienced the same failure with a company vehicle of the same make and model. The failure mileage was 7,861.
NHTSA complaint #11742642 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The Equinox EV has rear Automatic Emergency Braking. On multiple occasions while backing up the vehicle's AEB has activated by slamming on the parking brake. A check of the rear camera and sensor system shows the vehicle detected nothing. A visual check also shows nothing behind the vehicle that's outside the sensor system's.
NHTSA complaint #11735367 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Prescott, AZ
BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING
The Equinox EV has rear Automatic Emergency Braking. On multiple occasions while backing up the vehicle's AEB has activated by slamming on the parking brake. A check of the rear camera and sensor system shows the vehicle detected nothing. A visual check also shows nothing behind the vehicle that's outside the sensor system's.
NHTSA complaint #11735367 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The inability to permanently turn on the warning only option for front and rear emergency braking after the latest OTA update. Phantom braking conditions still exist for this model and occur at unexpected times causing potential rear end collisions with following vehicles.
NHTSA complaint #11735025 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Murrieta, CA
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Driving in the freeway at 70 miles per hour with adaptive cruise control on car went crazy with emergency lights and braking the vehicle In middle of freeway No accident Also lane Asíst is not working
NHTSA complaint #11735179 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Murrieta, CA
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
Driving in the freeway at 70 miles per hour with adaptive cruise control on car went crazy with emergency lights and braking the vehicle In middle of freeway No accident Also lane Asíst is not working
NHTSA complaint #11735179 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Murrieta, CA
LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST
Driving in the freeway at 70 miles per hour with adaptive cruise control on car went crazy with emergency lights and braking the vehicle In middle of freeway No accident Also lane Asíst is not working
NHTSA complaint #11735179 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
I was driving and slowed down to enter a small roundabout. upon trying to enter the roundabout the cars emergency braking slammed on the brakes to a sudden hard stop. No other cars were in the roundabout, but i believe it may have seen the curb. in any case, i was extremely lucky that nobody was behind me, or coming around the roundabout, as it took a bit to get the car to let me go again.
NHTSA complaint #11723475 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
My wife was driving home after picking up my daughter from a nearby school around 3:30pm on Thursday 1/22/2026. She was driving down a road maybe at 35mph and while her foot was on the accelerator the car did a hard brake though there's nothing in front of her nor is the adaptive cruise on. She didn't hit any button and was taken by surprise along with my daughter. Luckily the car behind her was far away and didn't hit them. We haven't yet informed the dealer. This has happened before and the car has about 3900 miles on it.
NHTSA complaint #11713011 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.