NHTSA Recall 25V639000: External/pedestrian alert (forward collision avoidance)
General Motors, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 23,700 vehicles. It affects 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV.
| NHTSA campaign | 25V639000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | N252527170 |
| Component | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE › WARNINGS › EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT |
| Report received | September 25, 2025 |
| Owner notification | November 17, 2025 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV vehicles. The pedestrian alert sound system may not produce a sufficient change in volume between the vehicle being stopped and moving at low speeds. 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
The vehicle's body control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 17, 2025. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252527170.
Vehicles covered by recall 25V639000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet Equinox EV | 2024 |
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.