2025 Chevrolet Equinox: Electrical System complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 78 owner complaints for the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox that list the electrical system component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11770370 (filed 10/10/2026): “Electric drive unit and 12v battery have failed 3 times in less than 6 months. the vehicle will not shift into drive, reverse, or neutral. it is stalled/stuck and can't be driven.…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11769397 (filed 10/06/2026): “1. the telematics control module failed and was replaced by the dealer under recall n262547330, along with the battery. the vehicle is available for inspection. the original module was kept by the dealer when it was replaced. 2. the vehicle went completely dead without warning — it could not be unl…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11767445 (filed 09/28/2026): “On xxx i was driving a rental car that i was placed in due to my vehicle being repaired. i was placed in a chevy trailblazer vin#: [xxx] my rental with this chevy trailblazer began on xxx. using the available features in the vehicle, the center console has an area that you can place your cellular p…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Moderate
Finding and splicing chewed wiring is doable with a multimeter and patience but can be time-consuming; harness replacement is pro work. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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