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2024 Chevrolet Equinox Electrical Problems

9 owner-reported electrical complaints from NHTSA data

9
Complaints
1
Fires
Feb 2026Nov 2025
Date Range

Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (9)

criticalELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
Filed: Feb 2026

Your 2024 Equinox shut off even though it wasn't in Park, and then rolled forward on its own and hit a tree. The radio stayed on after you turned off the engine, suggesting the car didn't fully power down. This could indicate a problem with how the car detects gear position, engages the transmission park lock, or controls the ignition system. A dealer will need to scan for fault codes, check for software updates, and inspect the transmission park engagement and shift control systems.

NHTSA #: 11717596
criticalELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Nov 2025

Your car suddenly lost all power while driving through a busy intersection at 5 am with no warning lights or messages beforehand. The engine light came on after the failure, and the dealership identified a faulty fuel pump driver module as the cause. This unexpected loss of power in a dangerous location created a serious safety risk for you and other drivers.

NHTSA #: 11701969
highELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY/WIPER
Filed: Mar 2026

Your Equinox is experiencing multiple electrical issues: the Intellibeam headlight system turns off while you're driving, the radio and lights stay on after you turn off the engine, and the crash detection system activates even when there's nothing ahead. Additionally, your dashboard display goes blank when starting the vehicle, and OnStar won't connect properly or turn off. These issues suggest problems with the electrical control modules and wiring that manage these systems.

NHTSA #: 11722420
highELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed: Sep 2025

Your vehicle lost power and the check engine light turned on. The issue involved both the electrical system and vehicle speed control. The vehicle was able to be recovered, but you'll need diagnostic testing to identify what caused the power loss and why the check engine light activated.

NHTSA #: 11688939
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jun 2025

Electronics on car entirely go out including: Headlights, Turn signals, Hazard lights, Airbags, Electronic braking, Traction control, Tire pressure monitor, Fuel gage measurement, Speedometer, Odometer, Temperature gage and All Advanced Driver Assistance Systems. The vehicle has been to the dealership on 4 separate occasions from May 16th - June 27th 2025 Various inspections and repairs have been confirmed and completed by Dealership: Empire Chevrolet of Hicksville located at 236 South Broadway, Hicksville, N.Y. 11801. After driving for about 1 day the problems persist. The car is being brought back to the dealer tomorrow 6/28/25 for a fourth service call for the same issue. Driver and passenger safety is at risk due to lack of headlights, turn signals, hazard lights, airbags, electronic braking and speedometer etc... Warning lights appear simultaneously with electronics malfunction

NHTSA #: 11669724
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Apr 2025

Component Malfunction and Availability for Inspection: The vehicle’s infotainment system is critically malfunctioning and poses a serious safety threat. The issue has persisted despite four service attempts, and GM refuses to repair it. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. Safety Risk: This malfunction creates an extremely hazardous driving condition. While traveling at highway speeds in unfamiliar, high-traffic areas, the system has suddenly frozen, pixelated, emitted loud static from the speakers, and disabled all controls. In one incident during Chicago rush hour (65 mph zone), I lost navigation, audio controls, and screen functionality simultaneously. The sudden, jarring noise and visual failure distracted me and left me unaware of my location. With no safe exits, I had to dangerously operate my phone while steering through speeding traffic just to regain directions—putting my life and others at risk. This wasn’t a choice, it was a desperate action forced by a system failure. This situation was terrifying, disorienting, and could have easily resulted in a crash. Reproduction/Confirmation of the Problem: The issue has not been successfully reproduced by the dealer, despite recurring complaints and multiple service visits. It occurs regardless of whether a device is connected via Bluetooth or USB, and with different users' phones. Inspection by Others: The manufacturer has failed to correct the issue after repeated attempts. The vehicle has not been inspected by the police or insurance representatives. Warning Signs and Timeline: No warning lamps or messages appear before the failure. It strikes without notice. The system shows severe symptoms: frozen screen, distorted sound, mismatched song info, unresponsive buttons, and audio continuing after the car is shut off. Restarting the vehicle does not fix it. The randomness and severity of these failures make the vehicle unsafe to operate, especially in high-speed or unfamiliar driving conditions.

NHTSA #: 11652982
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
FireFiled: Nov 2024

The contact's wife owns a 2024 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that a strong, burnt rubber odor could be smelled while taking out the trash in the middle of the night. Soon after, the contact stated that the front passenger side window shattered as flames began to emit from the vehicle. The contact immediately rushed to move his other vehicle away from the burning vehicle while on the phone with the authorities. There were no occupants inside the vehicle at the time of the failure. The authorities arrived at the scene and extinguished the fire. A fire report was filed; however, the contact never received a copy of the report. Police were also present at the scene of the fire but were not certain if a report was filed. Per the fire investigation, it was determined that the fire was caused by the driver-side seat warmer. No physical injuries were reported; however, both the contact and his wife suffered severe emotional distress. No property damage was reported. The vehicle was towed to an independent tow yard where it remained in their possession. The vehicle had yet to be labeled as destroyed by the contact's insurance company. The dealer nor the manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was 16,989.

NHTSA #: 11624241
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Filed: Jul 2024

Dashscreen doesn't work properly and experience screen freeze freezing map and GPS the charger ports in the front dash do not work the control buttons on the steering wheel do not work properly volume adjustment on the bottom but the touch screen stopped working and the physical buttons stopped working near the display Link to inaccurate Forward Collision Warning Issue well documented on forums for all type of chevy cars [XXX] [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA #: 11600418
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Jun 2024

In my 2024 chevy equinox after about 4months of ownership, our car is no longer blowing cold air and or blowing out enough air flow. It has only gotten worst.

NHTSA #: 11593218

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