Whenever the sun is out, the glare from the dash makes it impossible to see out of the windshield without mistaking the glare for a car/deer/other animal. Since I purchased the car in the middle of the winter where, here in Michigan, we don't get a whole lot of sunshine. Now after driving for a few days in sunshine, this glare is dangerous. This needs to be fixed before people get hurt.

- Flushing, MI, USA

Too much glare on windshield in a sunny day.

- Renton, WA, USA

Due to grid design of dash, there is an excessive glare on the front windshield while driving in day or night conditions. The glare makes it hard to see the road, oncoming traffic and pedestrians.

- Manchester, CT, USA

A significant issue related to the windshield glare. When sunlight reflects off the ribbed surface of the dashboard, it creates an intrusive and potentially hazardous glare during daytime driving, especially in Southern California.

- Irvine, CA, USA

Because of the design/materials on the dash, in sunlight there is a very large amount of glare reflected onto the front windshield. Depending on the situation, it can make it almost impossible to see out of the windshield. I almost changed lanes into a car next to and about half a car length ahead of me because I could not see it because of the glare. During that same drive, I went around the corner, and faced into the sun, and the reflection from the dash onto the windshield was so bad I was blinded and could see nothing but my dash being reflected on the windshield.

- Renton, WA, USA

Windshield wiper stops too far from the edge, a 4+ inch gap from the A-pillar (which is already wide). With snow or heavy rain showers the blind spots on the driver side are quite large. Visibility from the bottom of the A-pillar is particularly bad to begin with and made worse with the wiper gap.

- Colonia, NJ, USA

We leased this vehicle and within the first week of driving it we noticed that surface of the dashboard reflects in the windshield, severely impacting visibility. The problem is that the car has a grill which I believe is to vent air into the cabin. The design of it is very poor and the light reflects off it, severely impacting our ability to see other cars and pedestrians. In certain light conditions we do not feel safe to drive the car as. There have been multiple incidents that caused us to initiate an emergency brake because we could not see other vehicles. Upon researching online, there are hundreds of reports with thousands of people commenting. A company now even makes a dashboard mat to reduce the glare issue. I have not been able to take a good picture that adequately demonstrates the issue so I am attaching one from someone who was able to take a photo of what it looks like to the human eye. I am convinced that this situation warrants a recall.

- Fremont, CA, USA

The 2024-2025 Chevy Equinox EV has a major safety issue with overwhelming windshield reflections/glare caused by the odd design choices of the sculpted dash. The dash of the car has a slotted design unlike any I have seen in any other car, including other Chevy models currently available at Chevrolet dealerships. This slotted design creates numerous surfaces across the entire width of the dash that easily reflect the light thus producing a horrible glare on the windshield. I first noticed this issue within minutes of my first test driving a '24 model back in May 2024, something the salesperson had claimed to be unaware of but quickly conceded it was bad. As we changed direction the problem subsided and he felt it was probably only a rare issue. I finally took delivery of a '25 model on 01/16/25 & discovered that the issue persists more frequently than expected & is bad enough to block a clear view of what is in front of the vehicle. The problem is worse during bright, sunny days & from certain angles to the sun, but I have also noticed it on cloud covered days as well. It has been suggested that I use polarized glasses to mitigate the issue, & they do help, but they create other issues such as clearly seeing controls inside the car or viewing the rearview mirror as they darken everything. I am concerned that at some point, when the reflections are very bad, that I will not see a car backing out of a space in front of me or a pedestrian starting to walk out in front of me. It's unbelievable Chevy did not recognize this issue & address it at some point during all their testing before releasing this car for sale. I have found that this issue is a huge problem for many others & vehicle specific forums online are full of people having the same bad experience. I in fact acquired the link to this form from someone in those forums who was also having this issue. Something needs to be done by Chevy to fix this before someone is seriously hurt or worse.

- New Castle, DE, USA

The dashboard design creates glare on the windshield in certain conditions. I'm most affected at night, but it happens during the day as well.

- Grafton , WI, USA

There is a very bad glare from the dashboard to the windshield during the day. It-??s very distracting and also makes it hard to see through the windshield.

- San Dimas, CA, USA

The dashboard lines are quite visible and distracting in the bright sun. It is very difficult to see clearly with sun glare. I feel that this design is dangerous and purely aesthetic. It should be removed.

- Kutztown, PA, USA

The car's dashboard has a patterned design (stripes or bars) which casts an extremely distracting glare onto the windshield. It is noticeable in all conditions, but in sunny conditions I have especially noticed this interferes with my ability to see the road and/or pedestrians. I had one incident where I was turning off a road and into a parking lot and nearly missed a pedestrian on the sidewalk because of this (in sunny weather). This is a well-known issue among Chevy Equinox EV owners, starting with the original 2024 model and continuing with the 2025 model. It is so much of an issue that third-party companies have started selling mats that sit on the dashboard to reduce the striped glare.

- Olympia, WA, USA

Design of the dashboard creates a glare on the windshield that makes it extremely difficult to see in bright sunlight. This leads to very dangerous driving conditions.

- Cincinnati, OH, USA

Extreme glare due to reflection of dash material and design causing lack of visibility while driving into the sun. Extremely dangerous design

- Largo, FL, USA

I recently purchased this EV, and I must express my concern regarding the level of reflective glare from the dashboard onto the windshield. This glare is not only unpleasant but also poses a serious safety risk, as it may obstructs to see pedestrians crossing the street, for instance. I believe this issue is significant enough to warrant a recall. Additionally, I do not feel comfortable relying on wearing sunglasses or glasses as a workaround for this problem. This is already becoming a major issue and is affecting my overall experience with the vehicle. I urge you to look into this matter urgently.

- Covington, GA, USA

The glare off the dashboard onto the windshield in sunny conditions is truly ungood. It is well documented, with a variety of after-market solutions, including some that are unsafe and/or illegal in certain jurisdictions: [XXX] Please insist that GM fix this problem. Lack of Apple CarPlay is also a safety issue when my kids borrow my car (seems silly to older folks, but younger drivers really depend on it). INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

- Watkinsville, GA, USA

The reflection of the grate on the dashboard on the windshield creating astigmatism; blurs my vision beyond the point of distraction. My eyes hurt after a short period trying to adjust to the shifting grate. I have informed my salesman at the dealership. Seeking a solution.

- Dayton, OH, USA

There is a really bad glare on the front windshield during the day. It makes seeing out the windshield very hard to see cars and pedestrians.

- San Dimas, CA, USA

I recently purchased a Chevy Equinox EV and observed that it has a severe dashboard reflection on the windshield. It can be very distracting to the point that you can't clearly see what is in front of you. It requires concentration to focus beyond the wind shield. I notice it mostly during the day. An internet search reveals many complaints from 2024 and 2025 Equinox ev owners. There is an aftermarket industry that has sprung up manufacturing custom mats to place on the dash to eliminate the problem.

- Stillwater, MN, USA

The entire dash reflects onto the windshield. Extremely difficult to see through whenever I was driving. I pulled into a grocery store to safely get a photo, which I will attached.

- Berkley, MI, USA