Recalls
5campaigns
2 power train · 1 brake · 1 fuel pump
Source: NHTSA
Complaints
408filed
Owner reports, 2014–2023 shown
Source: NHTSA ODI
Crash tests
5★overall
★★★★★ Frontal 5★ · Side 5★ · Rollover 4★
Source: NHTSA NCAP
Fuel economy
32mpg combined
$2,041/yr at this week's prices
Source: EPA · EIA
Specs
1.6 L 4-cyl· 6-speed automatic
6 engine and transmission configurations
Source: NHTSA vPIC
Recalls (5)
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Missing Bolts on Start/Stop Accumulator
Power train · automatic transmission
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- 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.
82.4% repairedof 194,105 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Insufficient Coating on Rear Brake Caliper Pistons
Service brakes, hydraulic · foundation components · disc · caliper
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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 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.
95.9% repairedof 210,628 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 18V576000
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Fuel Pump Flange Weld may Fracture
Fuel system, gasoline · delivery · fuel pump
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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 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.
96.9% repairedof 895 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 18V358000
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Glass Not Fully Tempered/FMVSS 205
Structure · emergency · escape/egress/exit
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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."
- Consequence
- 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 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 18136.
90% repairedof 379 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Driveshaft Fracture and Separation
Power train · driveline · driveshaft
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- 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.
99.9% repairedof 2,905 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 17V516000
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Owner complaints (408)
408 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The service brakes is mentioned most often.
23involved a crash
4involved a fire
30injuries reported
1deaths reported
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 408 |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 132 | 32.4% |
| Engine | 86 | 21.1% |
| Power train | 66 | 16.2% |
| Electrical system | 61 | 15% |
| Unknown or other | 56 | 13.7% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 33 | 8.1% |
| Structure | 17 | 4.2% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 16 | 3.9% |
| Air bags | 15 | 3.7% |
| Steering | 15 | 3.7% |
How 2018 compares with other Equinox years
Best and worst Equinox years →2014548
2015680
2016397
2017275
2018408
2019303
2020309
202196
2022178
202396
| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 548 | 1 |
| 2015 | 680 | 2 |
| 2016 | 397 | 1 |
| 2017 | 275 | 0 |
| 2018 | 408 | 5 |
| 2019 | 303 | 4 |
| 2020 | 309 | 4 |
| 2021 | 96 | 4 |
| 2022 | 178 | 6 |
| 2023 | 96 | 3 |
This year (2018)Other yearsStill collecting reports
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Crash tests: 5 stars overall
Overall★★★★★
Frontal crashDriver 5★ · Passenger 5★★★★★★
Side crashDriver 5★ · Passenger 5★★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
RolloverRollover risk 18.5%★★★★☆
Compare fairly. Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Ratings apply to the tested configuration.
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2018 Chevrolet Equinox suv fwd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 32 mpg combined
32
mpg combined
28
city
39
highway
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $3,000
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 319 g/mi
- EPA class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle
What it costs you to run
$2,041per year
$170per month
469gallons a year
Miles ÷ 32 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 / 39 / 32 | $3,000 | 319 |
| 1.6 L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 28 / 38 / 32 | $3,000 | 319 |
| 1.5 L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 / 32 / 28 | $2,400 | 314 |
| 1.5 L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 24 / 30 / 26 | $2,600 | 337 |
| 2 L 4-cyl · 9-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 22 / 29 / 25 | $3,300 | 355 |
| 2 L 4-cyl · 9-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 22 / 28 / 24 | $3,400 | 367 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
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2018 Chevrolet Equinox FAQ
How many recalls does the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox have?
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns: 20V668000 (power train), 18V576000 (brake), 18V358000 (fuel pump), 18V252000 (structure), 17V516000 (power train). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2018 Chevrolet Equinox problems?
Owners filed 408 complaints with NHTSA. Service brakes (132), Engine (86), Power train (66) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox get?
EPA rates the 1.6 L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic version at 28 city, 39 highway and 32 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
What safety rating did the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox get?
NHTSA rated the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox suv fwd 5 stars overall, with 5 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 4 stars rollover (18.5% rollover risk).
How does the 2018 Equinox compare with other years?
Among the 2014–2021 Chevrolet Equinox model years at least five years old, the 2021 drew the fewest complaints (96) and the 2015 the most (680). The 2018 drew 408. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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