Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2018 Chevrolet Equinox has 57 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 2 powertrain-related recalls.
57
Complaints
2
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 8, 2026
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...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 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 ... |
| 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... |
| Sep 25, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that after having a software update to... |
| Sep 1, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | I’ve heard about some recalls and Technical Service Bulletins related to the transmission, especiall... |
| Aug 26, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The vehicle calls power module has failed |
| Aug 18, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Loss of propulsion as well as hard shift |
| Mar 30, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES | The brake booster vacuum pump; available upon request. Yes, the brake assist stopped working while d... |
| Jan 8, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1. Drive Shaft fractured while driving my vehicle, yes it is available for inspection. 2. Car made a... |
| Dec 24, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | No code, no indication of anything wrong, no lights or warnings, no sounds or rough running indicati... |
| Aug 4, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | When put in drive it does move when gas pedal is pressed for a couple of seconds, and also when I co... |
| May 29, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | P0299. Engine power reduced [XXX] mileage 95617 Charged air cooler needs to be replaced. P0299 ... |
| Apr 30, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,WHEELS,ENGINE | So where do i begin. There are no leaks on my driveway but I have to add coolant every other day & t... |
| Feb 20, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | 2/20/24 while coming to a stop at a stop light in a busy intersection, the car completely died/shut ... |
| Feb 17, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | While driving the right front intermediate driveshaft fractured and separate. Took it immediately to... |
| Nov 15, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | My 2018 equinox is not included in any recalls. However, it has been in for engine repair, even thou... |
| Oct 6, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES | While going 80mph on the highway at 2:00am on or around 10/6/2023, my power braking system went out ... |
| Sep 16, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the deal... |
| Jul 30, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | While accelerating on an onramp, the rear driveshaft, where it connects to the transmission, just di... |
| Jul 29, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | The vacuum pump that controls the power brakes broke/went tight, causing the brake pedal to get extr... |
| Jul 26, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | SUV started making weird sounds like winding up on acceleration and winding down slowing down undern... |