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2018 Chevrolet Equinox Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 5 NHTSA recalls and 386 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Avoid This Year — 2018 Chevrolet Equinox

The 2018 Chevrolet Equinox is among the worst-performing model years for this vehicle. NHTSA data shows high complaint and recall activity. Strongly consider a different model year.

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NHTSA Recalls
5 recalls on record
386
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
22
Crashes + Injuries
4 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2018 Chevrolet Equinox (5)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Chevrolet dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #18V576000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #18V358000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #18V252000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #17V516000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #20V668000
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Most Common Problems — 2018 Chevrolet Equinox

Based on 386 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Service Brakes
91
Power Train
60
Electrical System
46
Unknown Or Other
36
Engine
30
Fuel/propulsion System
17
Steering
15
Air Bags
13
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Chevrolet Equinox — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2018 model year is highlighted.

2012 0 complaints 2013 746 complaints 2014 542 complaints 2015 678 complaints 2016 390 complaints 2017 270 complaints 2018 386 complaints 2019 289 complaints 2020 278 complaints 2021 84 complaints 2022 148 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2013, 2015 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2012, 2021, 2022 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2018 Chevrolet Equinox

Is the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox has 5 recalls and 386 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox have?
The 2018 Chevrolet Equinox has 5 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox are: Service Brakes, Power Train, Electrical System, Unknown Or Other. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox safe to buy?
The 2018 Chevrolet Equinox has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 5 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Chevrolet Equinox should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Chevrolet Equinox are: 2012, 2021, 2022. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2013, 2015.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.