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NHTSA crash test of the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox

NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED

2025 Chevrolet Equinox

Federal crash-test performance, recalls, and complaints, scored into one NHTSA Safety Index.

0Recalls
204Complaints
0Investigations
ABOUT THE CHEVROLET EQUINOX

The Chevrolet Equinox is a compact crossover SUV that has been one of GM's best-selling entries in the fiercely competitive family-hauler segment for years. Aimed squarely at budget-conscious buyers who want a practical, everyday vehicle with genuine utility, the Equinox competes against the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4. Our coverage spans the 2019 through 2025 model years, and the safety picture across that range is worth a close, honest look.

VERDICT

The 2025 Chevrolet Equinox earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 90 out of 100, an exceptional result driven by its federal crash-test stars and its recall record. No vehicle recalls are on file for this model year.

WHO IT IS FOR
  • new and teen drivers who want standard crash-avoidance tech
  • urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
WHAT REVIEWERS SAY

Reviewers generally regard the Chevrolet Equinox as a sensible, unpretentious compact SUV that delivers solid everyday practicality and a comfortable ride for its price point. Most consider it a competitive but unremarkable entry in the segment, praising its approachable packaging while noting it rarely leads the class in any single category.

NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown

OverallNot rated
FrontalNot rated
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk 17.4%

Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 20413

Index breakdown

Crash protection63.8/70
Avoidance tech10/10
Defect record15.75/20
Forward collision warning: StandardLane departure warning: StandardStability control: Standard

NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images

Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.

NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record

No vehicle recalls are on file for the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox at NHTSA as of 2026-07-02. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the safety score.

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

204 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.

7reported crash
0reported fire
3reported injuries
0reported deaths
Most-reported systemsElectrical System 71Unknown Or Other 49Forward Collision Avoidance 29Power Train 29Visibility/Wiper 25Service Brakes 23

Other Equinox years

Rivals in SUV (2025)

Last verified 2026-07-02. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings (VehicleId 20413), recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Chevrolet Equinox 2025. Class rank 71 of 153 in SUV 2025. Methodology · Disclosure