NHTSA Recall 24V925000: External/pedestrian alert (forward collision avoidance) and body control module/bcm (electrical system)
General Motors, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 7,606 vehicles. It affects 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV.
| NHTSA campaign | 24V925000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | N242479760 |
| Components | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE › WARNINGS › EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM |
| Report received | December 12, 2024 |
| Owner notification | January 21, 2025 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV vehicles. The pedestrian alert sound system may have incorrect software and not produce sound at a sufficient volume. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles."
Safety risk
A vehicle that fails to make sufficient sound may result in pedestrians being unaware of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will update the software in the body control module (BCM), free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 21, 2025. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N242479760.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 24V925000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet Equinox EV | 2025 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.