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2018 Chevrolet Equinox Electrical Problems

Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2018 Chevrolet Equinox has 44 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox

Brakes
92
Powertrain
57
Other
55
Electrical
44
Engine
33
Steering
15
Airbags
13
Visibility
13
Wheels
11
Structure
8
Fuel System
7
Speed Control
7
Lights
6
Seat Belts
5
Tires
3

44

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 8, 2026

All Electrical Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jan 31, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEVehicle is leaking coolant excessively. Faulty 55513550 water pump (ACDelco/GM OE) commonly causes e...
Jan 15, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to three se...
Jun 28, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL1st Incident: Code P2138 - Accelerator Pedal Sensor In March of 2024 - driving on highway dashboar...
Nov 25, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKESMy car alerts shift to park when it is already parked and will not shut off. The battery has to be d...
Jul 1, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKESThe contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the ...
Jun 10, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCEDriver side mirror sets itself to non useable position even when auto mirror option is not turned on...
Jun 1, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLThe speedometer does not operate. The gas gauge does not operate. The odometer does not operate and ...
Apr 5, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHERThere's a leak by the rear fuse box. Moisture and water gets on the fuses. My sunroof and sunshade h...
Feb 21, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEMU1345- code for shutter malfunction in front of vehicle. Says water intrusion and has a fix of splic...
Dec 1, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCEI have a 2018 Chevy Equinox. Was driving one day when the lights for service brake assist, park brak...
Nov 15, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCEA message has begun appearing in my 2018 Chevy Equinox LT that states "Parking Brake Released". This...
Jul 1, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,VISIBILITY/WIPERThe sun roof shade is inoperable. The sunshade retracts, but does not go back into the roof so the w...
Mar 22, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINEService brake assist
Dec 8, 2022ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEThe contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while at a stop light and releasi...
Sep 16, 2022ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LANE DEPARTUREI have purchased a 2018 Chevy equinox. It was damaged on the back bumper (rebuilt title). The backup...
Jul 14, 2022ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMSince I bought this car I have had to replace sensors like they’re going out of style. However I wou...
Apr 27, 2022ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURErear liftgate will only open most of the time it will not close when using the buttons on vehicle or...
Dec 18, 2021ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS,UNKNOWN OR OTHERWe were driving at night I had turned on the overhead cabin light and when I turned on the overhead ...
Oct 26, 2021ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTUREThe vehicle first started having a cigarette residual smoke smell in it during the summer of 2019. ...
May 5, 2021ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINEWhen my cats gets turned on my radio doesn’t turn on so I have to reset it until it turns on meaning...

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