Worst 2018 Chevrolet Equinox Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Brakes
Engine Problems
Transmission / Drivetrain
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 109 | 9 | — | 61,926 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 76 | — | 2 | 53,575 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 59 | 2 | — | 28,738 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 53 | 1 | 1 | 30,380 mi | |
| Fuel System | 30 | 1 | 2 | 17,489 mi | |
| Body Structure | 16 | 1 | — | 15,231 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 15 | 1 | — | 9,183 mi | |
| Airbags | 13 | 8 | 1 | 19,595 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 13 | 1 | — | 91,560 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 13 | 1 | — | 13,888 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 10 | 2 | — | 19,712 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 10 | — | — | 17,498 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 10 | — | — | 29,791 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 7 | — | — | 9,833 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 7 | — | — | 31,375 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 6 | — | — | 6,950 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 6 | — | — | 2,566 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 5 | — | — | 114,725 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Sunroof/Moonroof | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2018 Chevrolet Equinox
5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~408,912 vehicles.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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2018 Chevrolet Equinox — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Equinox reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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