2018 Chevrolet Equinox Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 5 NHTSA recalls and 410 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

23/100

Very High Reported Activity — 2018 Chevrolet Equinox

The 2018 Chevrolet Equinox shows very high recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Counts are raw and are higher for popular models, so see how we score this below. Review the issues and recalls carefully, and have the vehicle inspected before buying.

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NHTSA Recalls

5 recalls on record

410

Owner Complaints

Filed with NHTSA

Crash Reports

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.

🔧 Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Foundation Components: Disc: Caliper

A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac…

NHTSA #18V576000

🔧 Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Fuel Pump

A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump, and high pressure fuel pipe, free of charge. The recall began July 2, 2018. Owners may contact…

NHTSA #18V358000

🔧 Visibility

If the glass is not tempered properly, and the window is broken, the glass can break into large pieces, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the glass in the front doors, free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at…

NHTSA #18V252000

🔧 Power Train: Driveline: Driveshaft

If the front right intermediate drive shaft assembly separates while driving, the vehicle will lose propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. If the assembly separates while parked on a grade, without the park brake engaged, the vehicle may move…

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the right front intermediate drive shaft assembly, free of charge. The recall began August 25, 2017. Owners may contact GMC customer service…

NHTSA #17V516000

🔧 Power Train: Automatic Transmission

Missing bolts on the start-stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission oil leak and may progress to a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source may…

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the start-stop transmission accumulator and replace it if any bolts are missing, free of charge. The recall began December 15, 2020. Owners…

NHTSA #20V668000

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Most Common Problems — 2018 Chevrolet Equinox

Based on 410 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Service Brakes

Power Train

Electrical System

Unknown Or Other

Engine

Fuel/propulsion System

Air Bags

Steering

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Chevrolet Equinox — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2018 model year is highlighted.

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2013 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ Best model years: 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 recall campaigns and 410 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get 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: 2021, 2022. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2013.

How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.

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.