Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2018 Chevrolet Equinox has 92 NHTSA brakes complaints and 1 brakes-related recall.
92
Complaints
1
Recalls
2
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 8, 2026
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
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| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES | Losing all power to the brakes. |
| Mar 6, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | Brake system has failed. “Brake Assist Service” has popped up on screen. Taken to two separate facil... |
| 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 2, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | Vehicle displayed reduced engine power, check engine light, and service brake assist all at the same... |
| Oct 20, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | The brake vacuum pump has went out twice with no warning and has caused my breaks to become instantl... |
| Aug 27, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | I was exiting the expressway coming up to the back of a semi truck & the brake became hard to push d... |
| Aug 3, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | I was driving on the highway and when I exited and tried to stop at a red light the brakes stopped w... |
| Jun 7, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | The vacuum pump went out on the car while I was on I-70 in a rain storm construction traffic… I abso... |
| May 12, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving at undisclosed speeds, t... |
| Apr 28, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | I reported the first incident that happened in Feb 2025 when my brakes failed and nearly crashed due... |
| Mar 24, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed s... |
| Feb 8, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | On or about 2/8-2/13/2025, I was on my way home when suddenly, without warning, I applied my brakes ... |
| Feb 3, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | Vacuum brake pump broke while driving leaving me unable to stop, luckily I was not in a horrible acc... |
| Jan 31, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the "Brake Syste... |
| Nov 26, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | Vacuum pump for brake system failure |
| Nov 15, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | The 2. 1018 Equinox has a brake booster.Vacuum pump on the side of the engine that is a known Failur... |
| Nov 14, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed,... |
| Nov 7, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | My 2018 equinox was running perfectly. Then several warning lights popped up on the dash. I pulled... |
| Nov 6, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, and attempting t... |