General Motors(GM), 2025–2026some model year Chevrolet Equinox EVlaunched a comprehensive recall for its vehicles. The reason behind the decision is that the external sound level that vehicles must emit to warn pedestrians at low speeds is below legal standards.
Safety Standards and FMVSS 141
Safety regulations in the USA and Canada ( FMVSS 141) requires electric vehicles to have a certain sound level in order to be noticed by pedestrians, especially in low-speed areas such as parking lots. Reviews show that Equinox EV 10 km/hIt revealed that it could not meet this external sound threshold at levels up to speed. This situation can pose an accident risk, especially for visually impaired pedestrians and distracted pedestrians.
Solution: Fast Software Update
The source of the problem is not a mechanical malfunction, but a software calibration errorIt was announced that. In the instructions sent to authorized dealers, GM requested that a new calibration be installed on the electronic modules. For some vehicles, this fix wireless (OTA)It is also planned to be done with updates. With this process, which will be completed with minimal interruption for users, the sound levels of the vehicles will be brought into compliance with the regulations.
