2018 Chevrolet Equinox: recalls, complaints, crash ratings and fuel economy
Public records for the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox from NHTSA and the EPA. They describe the model year, not any one car. To check a specific Equinox, run its VIN.
Recalls issued
5
for this model year
Owner complaints
409
filed with NHTSA
NHTSA overall rating
4–5 of 5 stars
4 tested versions
EPA combined
24–32 mpg
6 configurations
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Recalls issued (5)
Recall campaigns NHTSA issued for the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox. NHTSA's model-year records don't show whether a recall was repaired on a particular car: check a VIN's repair status free at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗. Recall repairs are free at a franchise dealer.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Equinox, Impala, Cruze, Volt and Bolt EV vehicles, GMC Terrain vehicles, Buick Lacrosse and Regal vehicles, Cadillac XTS and XTS Professional vehicles and 2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.
Risk: A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
Free 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 customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18279.
Reported to NHTSA Aug 30, 2018
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 GMC Acadia, 2018 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The high pressure fuel pump may detach from its mounting flange, possibly resulting in the pump damaging the high pressure fuel line.
Risk: A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Free 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 Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18188.
Reported to NHTSA May 31, 2018
VISIBILITY
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Equinox vehicles. The driver and front passenger door window glass may not be properly tempered. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 205, "Glazing Materials."
Risk: If the glass is not tempered properly, and the window is broken, the glass can break into large pieces, increasing the risk of injury.
Free 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 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 18136.
Reported to NHTSA Apr 19, 2018
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 intermediate driveshaft may fracture and separate while driving.
Risk: 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 unintentionally, increasing the risk of a vehicle roll-away.
Free 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 at 1-800-462-8782 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 17329.
Reported to NHTSA Aug 22, 2017
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 Terrain, 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, 2019-2020 Buick Encore, Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, Chevrolet Blazer and GMC Acadia, and 2020 Cadillac XT6 vehicles. The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts.
Risk: 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 increase the risk of fire.
Free 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 may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick Customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N202313440.
Reported to NHTSA Oct 29, 2020
Owner complaints (409)
Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox. They are owners' reports, not confirmed defects, and a model sold in large numbers collects more of them. One complaint can name more than one area.
| Most-named areas | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | 132 |
| ENGINE | 86 |
| POWER TRAIN | 66 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 61 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 33 |
NHTSA crash-test ratings
NHTSA rates tested versions of a model, not individual cars.
| Tested version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equinox SUV FWD Later Release | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Equinox SUV AWD Later Release | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Equinox SUV AWD Early Release | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ |
| Equinox SUV FWD Early Release | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ |
EPA fuel economy
The EPA's figures for each 2018 Chevrolet Equinox configuration it lists, with its estimated yearly fuel cost.
| Version | Engine & transmission | City / Hwy / Comb | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equinox AWD | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo Regular Gasoline | 24 / 30 / 26 | $2,600 |
| Equinox AWD | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Diesel, Turbo Diesel | 28 / 38 / 32 | $3,000 |
| Equinox AWD | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Premium Gasoline | 22 / 28 / 24 | $3,400 |
| Equinox FWD | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo Regular Gasoline | 26 / 32 / 28 | $2,400 |
| Equinox FWD | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Diesel, Turbo Diesel | 28 / 39 / 32 | $3,000 |
| Equinox FWD | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Premium Gasoline | 22 / 29 / 25 | $3,300 |
Records retrieved Oct 14, 2026, 11:28 PM EDTfrom NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests) and the EPA (fueleconomy.gov), and refreshed daily. AutoBear reports what these sources contain and does not independently verify them. This page is about the model year, not a specific car: it says nothing about any one car's condition, accident history or maintenance.