Safety Recall NHTSA · 25V012000 Reported January 16, 2025

Adaptive cruise control may not activate brakes

General Motors, Llc · Forward Collision Avoidance · 2,890 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
25V012000
Manufacturer Campaign
N242481530
Manufacturer
Component
Forward Collision Avoidance
Vehicles Affected
2,890
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
January 16, 2025
Completion Rate
95.74

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

A vehicle that does not automatically brake as expected increases the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 25V012000 or campaign N242481530.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 25V012000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 25V012000?

NHTSA recall 25V012000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on January 16, 2025. It addresses: Adaptive cruise control may not activate brakes. The recall affects approximately 2,890 vehicles, with the defect involving the Forward Collision Avoidance component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 25V012000 or the manufacturer campaign number N242481530. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.