Fitment notes: 12V auxiliary battery for vehicle systems; high-voltage EV traction battery separate
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Every control module on the 2024-2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV — where it lives, replacement time, and what it takes to program a replacement. Modules marked dealer / factory tool won't work after a part swap alone — budget for programming.
Electric Drive Unit Control Module (EDUCM)3.5 hr R&Rsecurity gateway +1.2 hr▸ programming details
📍 Integrated with front electric drive unit assembly in engine compartment
🔧 GM SPS2 / Techline Connect
⚠️ Replaces traditional ECM/PCM; controls electric motor, inverter, and regenerative braking. Requires drive unit removal for replacement. VIN lock and high-voltage safety protocols required.
Battery Energy Control Module (BECM)2.5 hr R&Rsecurity gateway +1.0 hr▸ programming details
📍 Under rear cargo floor, mounted to battery pack assembly
🔧 GM SPS2 / Techline Connect
⚠️ Controls high-voltage battery management, thermal system, and charging. Requires battery isolation and high-voltage safety procedures. VIN and battery serial pairing mandatory.
📍 Under hood, mounted to brake modulator assembly on left front frame rail
🔧 GM SPS2 / Techline Connect
⚠️ Integrates ABS, traction control, stability control, and regenerative braking coordination. Brake bleed and system relearn required after replacement.
Power Liftgate Module (PLG)1.2 hr R&Rdealer / factory tool +0.4 hrwith power liftgate▸ programming details
📍 Inside liftgate, behind lower trim panel
🔧 GM SPS2 / Techline Connect
⚠️ Height and speed calibration required after replacement.
Body Control Module (BCM)1.2 hr R&Rsecurity gateway +0.8 hr▸ programming details
📍 Behind lower left instrument panel, above driver kick panel
🔧 GM SPS2 / Techline Connect
⚠️ Controls lighting, door locks, windows, wipers, and accessory power. VIN programming and configuration setup required.
⚠️ Controls all airbags, seatbelt pretensioners, and crash sensing. Must be replaced after airbag deployment. VIN lock and crash data retrieval required.
📍 Behind left headlamp assembly in engine compartment
🔧 GM SPS2 / Techline Connect
⚠️ Controls LED headlamps, DRL, and automatic high beam. Configuration required for adaptive lighting features.
Passenger Seat Control Module (PSCM)0.6 hr R&Rrelearn only +0.2 hrwith power passenger seat▸ programming details
📍 Under front passenger seat, right side
🔧 GM SPS2 / Techline Connect
⚠️ Memory seat position relearn required after replacement.
Rear Vision Camera Module (RVCM)0.5 hr R&Rrelearn only +0.2 hr▸ programming details
📍 Integrated with liftgate handle assembly
🔧 GM SPS2 / Techline Connect
⚠️ Standard backup camera. Dynamic guidelines calibration may be required.
Aftermarket tool coverage varies by software version and vehicle build — treat "aftermarket tool" rows as "usually possible" and verify against your tool maker's coverage list before promising a customer. Spot a wrong location or hour? Tell us — corrections ship fast here.
General Motors has decided that certain 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, Chevrolet Colorado, Equinox EV, GMC Canyon, 2026 Buick Enclave, Envision, Cadillac CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, LYRIQ, VISTIQ, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Corvette Convertible, Corvette Coupe, Corvette Convertible E-Ray, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, Silverado EV, Suburban 1500, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Hummer EV Pickup, Hummer EV SUV, Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, Sierra EV, Terrain, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The radio may not have been set to the correct status to download the electronic owner's manual during production. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, “Occupant Protection.”
Consequence: Without an owner's manual to consult, owners may not know how to safely use and operate the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will reset the vehicle radio, which will facilitate automatic download of the electronic owner’s manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2026. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-866-467-9700, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. The manufacturer's number for this recall is N252540430. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 26, 2026.
BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT · 25V878000
2025-12-18
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 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."
Consequence: A vehicle that does not emit sufficient sound may fail to alert pedestrians of a moving vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
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, 2026. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252530690. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 18, 2025.
TIRES:TREAD/BELT · 25V704000
2025-10-16
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 full tread detachment.
Consequence: Tire tread detachment increases the risk of a crash.
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 contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252525030. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 16, 2025.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC · 25V012000
2025-01-16
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV all-wheel drive electric vehicles. The adaptive cruise control may fail to engage the brakes as expected, due to incorrect brake module software.
Consequence: A vehicle that does not automatically brake as expected increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the software calibration in the brake system control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 13, 2025. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N242481530.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM · 24V925000
2024-12-12
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV vehicles. The pedestrian alert sound system may have incorrect software and not produce sound at a sufficient volume. 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."
Consequence: A vehicle that fails to make sufficient sound may result in pedestrians being unaware of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will update the software in the body control module (BCM), free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 21, 2025. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N242479760.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH · 24V737000
2024-10-02
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2025 Chevrolet Blazer, Blazer EV, and Equinox vehicles. The door strikers were not properly heat-treated, which can cause them to break.
Consequence: A broken door striker can cause the door to open unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace all four side door strikers and attachment bolts, free of charge. All affected vehicles are still in dealership inventory and therefore no owner notification letters are expected to be mailed. Owners may call Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N242477131.
Size-standard part numbers — verify your connector type before buying. Rear blades are model-specific; check the package's vehicle list.
Fuel economy figures are EPA data via fueleconomy.gov (median across matching trims). Performance figures are compiled estimates for the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV Electric Dual Motor AWD and can vary by trim.
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