2025 Chevrolet Equinox: Engine complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 25 owner complaints for the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox that list the engine component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11766102 (filed 09/22/2026): “The contact owns a 2025 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that while driving approximately 30-50 mph, the vehicle shuddered violently. the failure had occurred on several occasions. the vehicle was taken to a dealer several times to be diagnosed; however, the dealer was unable to determine the c…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11761939 (filed 09/03/2026): “On 3 occasions, the last happening today (xxx) traveling north on xxx toward [xxx] at approximately 14:05, the vehicle has stopped abruptly and hard, and will then release. today, it took it longer to release. when it occurred this time, it braked just as hard but longer, so i had to cross two lanes…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11744154 (filed 06/15/2026): “The vehicle lost acceleration/propulsion while traveling at highway speed on a major bridge with limited safe shoulder space. the vehicle suddenly stopped providing power needed to maintain speed in fast-moving traffic. passengers included an infant, young child, and other family members. this creat…”
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: Pro
Internal engine work (lifters, oil consumption, fuel dilution diagnosis) requires engine teardown or dealer software/tests. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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