2025 Chevrolet Equinox: Power Train complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 35 owner complaints for the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox that list the power train 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 #11765607 (filed 09/20/2026): “The transmission failed while driving on about 11/2/2025, with myself and a child in the car. it was since fixed at a dealer and is not available from me for inspection. i lost the ability to accelerate normally. i stopped at a stop light then when i accelerated to enter the intersection it did not …”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11765001 (filed 09/17/2026): “My vehicle is a 2025 chevrolet equinox ev equipped with a stalk-mounted electronic shift selector. on multiple occasions, when shifting from reverse(r) to drive(d), the transmission has failed to actually engage drive despite the shifter indicating the d position had been selected. in most instances…”
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
Diagnosis needs a scan tool; repair or replacement needs a lift, transmission jack and the manufacturer's fluid fill/relearn procedure. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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