2018 Chevrolet Equinox reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 569
- 360 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- SERVICE BRAKES
- 112 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 5
- see below
- Reported harm
- 32 reported crashes · 38 injuries · 7 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#882
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Chevrolet median
+261
median 308 across 473 Chevrolet records
Vs 2016-2020
+282
median 288 complaints in 538 records
Top component share
20%
Service Brakes: 112 complaints
What owners report fails — 2018 Chevrolet Equinox
- SERVICE BRAKES 112
- ENGINE 82
- POWER TRAIN 63
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 53
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 53
5 recalls on record for the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox
- NHTSA 20V668000 · 2020 · 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
- NHTSA 18V252000 · 2018 · STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT If the glass is not tempered properly, and the window is broken, the glass can break into large pieces, increasing the r
- NHTSA 18V358000 · 2018 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
- NHTSA 18V576000 · 2018 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COM A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 17V516000 · 2017 · POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT If the front right intermediate drive shaft assembly separates while driving, the vehicle will lose propulsion, increasi
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2018 Chevrolet Equinox units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox reliable?
NHTSA has 569 consumer complaints on record for the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox and 5 recalls. The most-reported problem area is service brakes (112 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2018 Chevrolet Equinox units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox?
Owners most often report problems with: service brakes (112), engine (82), power train (63), unknown or other (53). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2018 Chevrolet Equinox?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.