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2018 CHEVROLET EQUINOX Safety Overview

The 2018 CHEVROLET EQUINOX has been closely monitored for safety issues.

Official NHTSA Recalls

The NHTSA has issued 5 official safety recalls for this vehicle. Key affected components include:

  • Power train:automatic transmission
  • Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper
  • Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump

Severe Defect Warnings

Notably, some of these defects carry severe risks, such as 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.

Consumer Complaints

To date, there have been no consumer complaints filed with the NHTSA for this model year.

Why It Matters

Staying informed about these safety records is critical for CHEVROLET EQUINOX owners to ensure ongoing reliability and safety on the road. Always consult an authorized dealer for official remedy repairs.

Latest Vehicle Recalls

2018 CHEVROLET EQUINOX 20V668000

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2...

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.

NHTSA Recall 20V668000: Missing bolts on the start-stop accumulator endcap could result in a... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 10/29/2020
2018 CHEVROLET EQUINOX 18V576000

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Equinox, Impala, Cruze, Volt and...

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

NHTSA Recall 18V576000: A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 8/30/2018
2018 CHEVROLET EQUINOX 18V358000

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016...

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

NHTSA Recall 18V358000: A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 5/31/2018
2018 CHEVROLET EQUINOX 18V252000

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Equinox vehicles.

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

NHTSA Recall 18V252000: If the glass is not tempered properly, and the window is broken, the glass... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 4/19/2018
2018 CHEVROLET EQUINOX 17V516000

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles and ...

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.

NHTSA Recall 17V516000: If the front right intermediate drive shaft assembly separates while... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 8/22/2017

Recent Complaints

No complaints reported.