Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2026 Equinox EV.
The 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV is a battery-electric model that closes out the nameplate's third year on the market, capping a 2024-through-2026 generation that has had a turbulent reliability arc. Within that span, the 2026 posts just 7 owner complaints — by far the lowest of the three model years, and a steep drop from the 161 logged against the 2025 version. The handful of issues documented this year cluster around the Forward Collision Avoidance system, and the vehicle carries three recalls, suggesting that while the headline numbers are encouraging, active-safety calibration remains the focal concern. For researchers tracking the nameplate's reliability trajectory, the 2026 model year reads as the most favorable data point yet, but its small complaint footprint and overlap with the prior year's problem areas make it a tentative improvement rather than a definitive one.
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
No 2026 road test on record; the results below are same-engine tests from nearby model years, each shown under its own year.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | LT Elec 85-kWh | 7.40 sec | 15.90 sec | 220 hp | FWD |
| 2024 | 3RS Elec 67+180-kW 85-kWh | 5.70 sec | 14.50 sec | 288 hp | AWD |
| 2024 | 2LT Elec 67+180-kW 85-kWh | 5.80 sec | 14.60 sec | 300 hp | AWD |
| 2024 | 2RS Launch Edition Elec 67+180-kW 85-kWh | 6.10 sec | 14.90 sec | 300 hp | AWD |
| 2024 | 3RS Elec 180-kW 85-kWh | 7.70 sec | 16.10 sec | 288 hp | FWD |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
In 2026 the Equinox EV recorded only seven federal complaints, a dramatic drop from the 107 complaints in 2024 and the 161 complaints in 2025, while still seeing three recalls—double the single recall of 2024 but half the six recalls reported in 2025. The number of Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) also fell sharply to 115, down from 484 in 2024 and 343 in 2025, indicating fewer identified service issues. The limited complaint set for 2026 centers on Forward Collision Avoidance (four instances) and a few mixed‑system alerts, with no crash‑related or fire complaints reported. This steep decline suggests the 2026 model benefitted from earlier‑year corrective actions, but the three recalls show that some safety‑related defects remain unresolved. **Takeaway:** 2026 appears to be the most reliable year in the current generation, making it a comparatively strong candidate for purchase, provided the specific recall details are reviewed.
All 7 complaints on record, top 4 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Cadillac Optic and 2025-2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV vehicles equipped with 21-inch Continental all-season tires. One or more of these tires may experience partial or… Remedy: Dealers will inspect all four tires and replace those manufactured during DOT week 4024, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 19, 2025. Owners may…
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2025-2026 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… Remedy: The body control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 29…
Showing 5 of 115 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| PIT5966F | 2026-06-23 | Unknown Or Other | This Preliminary information communicates an issue with an OTA pending message still… |
| PIP6021C | 2026-06-18 | Unknown Or Other | This Preliminary Information communicates that, under certain conditions, a MIL… |
| PIT6503B | 2026-06-17 | Unknown Or Other | This preliminary information is to inform technicians that GM is placing the B174W Front… |
| N25-252332 | 2026-06-16 | Unknown Or Other | • Fixes to help prevent loss of functionality for connectivity features such as OnStar… |
| PIT6426B | 2026-06-05 | Unknown Or Other | Fog lamp control may be missing from radio display after a BCM update. Engineering is… |
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