2025 CHEVROLET EQUINOX Complaints

Vehicle may be involved in GM Service Update N252494220 , Reduced Brake Performance. I cannot get a response from Chevrolet if the vehicle is part of the brake problem issue. Based on the information provided, this should be escalated to a recall. I also have not been able to get an answer from the selling dealer. Per the information in the Service Update bulletin, the vehicle was not to be sold until it was inspected for the problem.

Windshield has HEAVY glare being reflected from sunlight hitting the dashboard. Almost looks like the entire windshield has a heads up display activated, except it's useless and just my dashboard. This significantly impacts visibility.

The glare on the windshield and side mirrors from the dashboard/vents is unsafe. When driving during the day, I’m unable to clearly see out of windshield and side mirrors, views heavily obstructed by the glare off the interior surfaces of my car. Tinting the windows hasn’t helped the situation at all. Driving with the windows down, helps with the wide mirrors but the windshield glare is so fucked. I wouldn’t have bought this damn car if i test drive it during the day. How does this pass inspection? These cars shouldn’t be on the road in their current state

We purchased the vehicle New. Within approx. 300 miles started to hear a bearing noise intermittently while driving. We returned to the dealership to have it diagnosed. We were advised that the could not duplicate it. A few days later the noise was brominate while driving at highway speeds. Returned to the dealer. We were told that it was caused by the Active Noise Cancelling system and that they performed an update(per GM service bulletin) to the control module to correct it. Picked up the vehicle. Driving around town no issue. Driving at highway speeds the noise would come and go. On June 14, 2025. while driving on the highway at 70 MPH the engine shut down. My wife and daughter were in the vehicle in the middle lane of a busy highway. The dash displayed "Automatic Braking Engaged! WHILE TRYING TO GET OFF THE ROAD. The vehicle brought itself to a COMPLETE STOP. On The HIGHWAY and Engaged the Parking Brake Automatically. This is unbelievable and extremely Dangerous. How or why did some engineer think this was good idea for the vehicle to Lock Itself down ON THE ROAD!

FIRST INCIDENT: On uncertain date between 10/10/2024 (vehicle purchase date) and 04/22/2024 (initial service date), on a Sunday, 6:30 a.m., Infotainment and dash display went blank/dark on Sawyer County Highway B. Recovery within 30 seconds. Dark conditions, operating at recommended speed of 55 MPH. Fortunately no surrounding traffic at the time. Issue brought to attention of Don Johnson Motors Service Department at initial oil/filter/tire rotation on 04/22/2025. Mileage at time was 3287. SECOND INCIDENT: 07/15/2025 at approximately 9:30 a.m. on Sawyer County Highway N, Infotainment and dash display went blank/dark. Recovery within 15-20 seconds. Operating at recommended speed of 55 MPH. Fortunately no surrounding traffic at the time. Mileage at time of incident just over 7200. Have not contacted above dealership, but will do so shortly. This defect renders the vehicle out of the driver's control similar to a pilot losing engine power on an aircraft. Checked online to locate possible sources for the problem. Determined this is a known issue.

the relection of the dashboard on to the inside of the windshield is so bad sometimes your vision is obscured

The windshield has a horrible glare on it when exposed to the sun. It makes seeing out the windshield very difficult and can lead to not visually seeing other vehicles, pedestrians, etc. This needs to be fixed by the manufacturer. The problem has not been reproduced or inspected by any independent service or others, yet is a very well know issue on various forums about this vehicle.

Glare from the dash is distracting and unsafe. I do not have a clear view thru the windshield as the image of the dash is seen in the glass. This should be addressed immediately.

There is a massive glare that comes up from the dashboard during the daytime. This is widely reported and widely complained about and feels incredibly dangerous, so there are countless pictures showing it. In bright light conditions, it literally makes seeing out the windshield almost impossible without really focusing to look past it. It's honestly amazing this was even allowed to be put into production in the first place.

There is a design flaw regarding the dashboard reflecting into the windshield. This is probably due to at least one of the following factors: a) the material and reflectivity of the dashboard b) the low angle of the windshield itself. The sun causes a reflection in the windshield that renders the driver functionally blind when driving into the sun at certain angles, and in particular moving from light to shadow. It is highly dangerous and disconcerting.