General Motors has recalled more than 23,000 units of its 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV in the United States due to concerns that the pedestrian warning system may not produce sufficient sound at low speeds, according to a notice filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
The recall, announced on September 30, covers Equinox EVs manufactured between August 8, 2023, and August 28, 2024. GM said some vehicles may have been fitted with incorrect software for the body control module (BCM), potentially causing them to fall short of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 141, which sets minimum sound levels for hybrid and electric vehicles to alert pedestrians.
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GM said it is not aware of any accidents related to the issue but issued the recall as a precaution. The automaker is developing a remedy, which will involve updating the BCM software rather than replacing hardware components. The recall does not affect 2025 model year vehicles or Equinox EVs built outside the identified production period.
The Equinox EV has quickly become one of GM’s top-selling electric models in the U.S., ranking just behind Tesla’s Model Y and Model 3 in overall sales.
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The 2025 model year, priced from under $35,000, is expected to maintain momentum despite the September 30 expiration of the $7,500 federal tax credit, which GM will continue to offer on leases across its Chevrolet, GMC, and Cadillac EV lineups.
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