2018 Model Year

Chevrolet Equinox

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
364
Recalls
3
Crashes
22
Severe
42

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

18V358000 May 2018

Other

No consequence data available

18V252000 Apr 2018

Other

No consequence data available

17V516000 Aug 2017

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

STEERING,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Dec 2026

Got word from the mechanic at the dealership that the cam shaft is leaking oil as well as the fuel injectors retainers are out and need to be sealed a...

Fuel System
Nov 2026

The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Sep 2026

Vehicle is leaking coolant excessively. Faulty 55513550 water pump (ACDelco/GM OE) commonly causes engine overheating, coolant leaks (often from the w...

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Sep 2026

For the 4th time since November 2025, my vehicle has shut off while driving and there was a severe gas smell. Check engine and traction control lights...

Power Train
Aug 2026

While backing out of a parking space, with my 1 year old infant in the back seat, my vehicle became stuck in reverse and would not shift into drive or...

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Fire
May 2026

My wife and I were driving to Galveston on I-45 and were driving through La Marque when our car suddenly lost power. I started moving over to the outs...

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 2026

The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that after having a software update to the ECM following the notice of an unknown recall...

Brakes
Mar 2026

Driving down a curvey road and my brake pedal was hard without no warning or indication. Almost was hit head on because of this. Looks like the Vacuum...

Electrical System
Feb 2026

The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to three separate Smog Local State Inspections; however, the...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 2026

My wife was leaving work. She pulled out onto the highway and while accelerating she heard a loud thumping noise under the car. When she stopped and l...

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Data updated: March 4, 2026

Summary

The 2018 Chevrolet Equinox has 364 complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Brakes. 22 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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