In October, the recall was about the door strikes for the 2025 Blazer and Blazer EV models
The Chevy Equinox EV is facing a recall over an issue resulting in inadequate pedestrian alert sound at specific speeds. Note that the Equinox EV is among the most inexpensive and value-for-money models on sale currently. After the tax credits, the starting price of the base model is an enticing $27,500. With an EPA-est. range of 309 miles (513 km), it certainly caters to the masses for daily use. For now, let us delve into the specifics of this recall.
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Chevy Equinox EV Recall
As per the reports, the electric SUV’s pedestrian alert system doesn’t produce enough sound between the speeds of 12.4 mph (20 km/h) and 18.6 mph (30 km/h). As a consequence, the pedestrians won’t be able to hear the vehicle approaching which is a safety hazard. The reason cited for this occurrence is an improperly calibrated system.
Overall, there are 7,606 units of the 2025 Chevy Equinox EV affected by this recall. These are manufactured between August 13, 2024 and October 16, 2024. GM says that the fault lies in an incorrect software calibration in the body control module. In fact, an official investigation was launched after an audit unveiled that the pedestrian sound system was not up to the mark.
The owners will be notified about the recall from January 27, 2025 onwards. However, one thing to mention here is that the fix won’t be over-the-air. Customers will need to visit the GM dealerships to have the software correctly calibrated. Nevertheless, for the unsold vehicles, an over-the-air update will fix this issue. In any case, 2025 Chevy Equinox EV owners should ideally keep an eye out for the notification.
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Recalls are a part of the automobile industry. We see all sorts of carmakers announce recalls for various issues. With EVs, things are slightly convenient since most software- and electronics-related problems can be fixed via over-the-air updates. Still, there are some circumstances where it is mandatory for car owners to visit the workshop. This is, unfortunately, one of those instances. Still, we hope that there aren’t any mishaps in the meantime.