Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2018 Chevrolet Equinox has 5 recalls, 371 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
5
Recalls
371
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
18V576000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Equinox, Impala, Cruze, Volt and Bolt EV vehicles, GMC Terrain vehicles, Buick Lacros...
18V358000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 GMC Ac...
18V252000
VISIBILITY
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Equinox vehicles. The driver and front passenger door window glass may not be properly te...
17V516000
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles and 2017-2018 GMC Acadia vehicles. The right front inte...
20V668000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Ter...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2018 Chevrolet Equinox SUV FWD Later Release
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES | Losing all power to the brakes. |
| Mar 6, 2026 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while attempting to stop the vehi... |
| Mar 6, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | Brake system has failed. “Brake Assist Service” has popped up on screen. Taken to two separate facil... |
| Mar 2, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES | Vehicle does NOT come to a complete stop. It moves forward about an inch after I stop and park. It'... |
| Feb 23, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My wife was leaving work. She pulled out onto the highway and while accelerating she heard a loud th... |
| Feb 16, 2026 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact's mother owns a 2018 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while his sister was dri... |
| Feb 9, 2026 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed s... |
| Feb 2, 2026 | STEERING,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Got word from the mechanic at the dealership that the cam shaft is leaking oil as well as the fuel i... |
| Jan 31, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Vehicle is leaking coolant excessively. Faulty 55513550 water pump (ACDelco/GM OE) commonly causes e... |
| Jan 24, 2026 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that there was an abnormal odor of fue... |
| Jan 15, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to three se... |
| Jan 8, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | While backing out of a parking space, with my 1 year old infant in the back seat, my vehicle became ... |
| Jan 2, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES | Driving down a curvey road and my brake pedal was hard without no warning or indication. Almost was ... |
| Jan 1, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My car has a slow crank and when I am driving down the road it cuts off completely and does not want... |
| Dec 26, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My wife and I were driving to Galveston on I-45 and were driving through La Marque when our car sudd... |
| Dec 10, 2025 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Engine power low |
| Dec 9, 2025 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that there was an abnormally strong fu... |
| Dec 3, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Vehicle chocks when starting, once started the vehicle begins to smell of gas. There is a leak on th... |
| Dec 2, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | Vehicle displayed reduced engine power, check engine light, and service brake assist all at the same... |
| Dec 1, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Automatic transmission slips and shutters/shakes when accelerating and going from a complete stop. V... |