Chevrolet Equinox EV Lemon Law

GM recalled Chevrolet Equinox EVs over a software defect in the vehicle's control systems that can cause an unexpected loss of power or propulsion while driving — a serious safety hazard. The remedy is a software update, usually performed at a dealer.

Beyond the recall, Equinox EV owners report DC fast-charging stalls and slow charge rates, public-charger handshake failures that require software updates, occasional water leaks, an inconsistent hands-free liftgate, and interior rattles. Early reliability data is below average, driven mostly by software and feature glitches.

A recall or software patch isn't automatically a lemon. But loss of power is a serious safety defect, and if the update doesn't resolve it, the problems keep recurring, or your Equinox EV is out of service for an extended time, California's Lemon Law may entitle you to a buyback, replacement, or cash settlement — with GM paying your attorney fees.

A recall is not automatically a lemon — it's the manufacturer acknowledging a defect and offering a free repair. California's Lemon Law (the Song-Beverly Act) comes into play when a substantial defect can't be fixed after a reasonable number of attempts, or when your Equinox EV has been out of service for 30 or more cumulative days.

If your Chevrolet Equinox EV qualifies, you may be entitled to a buyback (a refund of what you've paid, minus a mileage offset), a replacement vehicle, or a cash-and-keep settlement — and Chevrolet pays your attorney fees on a successful claim, so pursuing your case costs you nothing out of pocket.