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US recalls (5)
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 and remedy
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.
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.
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components, disc
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 and remedy
Risk: 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.
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 and remedy
Risk: 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.
Structure: emergency, escape/egress/exit
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 and remedy
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.
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.
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 and remedy
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.
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.
Canadian recalls (3)
Show 3 Canadian recalls
Brakes
2018-08-30 · campaign 2018-461
On certain vehicles, a problem with the rear brake system may cause gas bubbles to form in the brake fluid. This could cause a soft brake pedal feel and a reduction in brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will bleed the rear brakes.
Fuel system
2018-06-01 · campaign 2018-289 · 73 vehicles
On certain vehicles, a joint on the high-pressure fuel pump may have been improperly welded during the manufacturing process. Over time, this could cause the weld to crack and create a potential fuel leak. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could increase the risk of fire, causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the high-pressure fuel pump and high-pressure fuel pipe.
Visual system
2018-04-19 · campaign 2018-196 · 41 vehicles
Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of CMVSS 205 - Glazing Materials. The glass manufacturer may have failed to fully temper the front door window glass during the manufacturing process. If broken, improperly tempered glass could shatter into large fragments, which could increase the risk of injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the left and right front door glass.
Owner complaints (410)
Owners filed 410 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox (23 crashes, 4 fires, 30 injuries, 1 deaths reported). Among 23 model years of this model, it ranks #10 for the most complaints (median 370).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Service brakes | 118 | |
| Engine | 86 | |
| Power train | 66 | |
| Electrical system | 61 | |
| Unknown or other | 56 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 33 | |
| Structure | 17 | |
| Forward collision avoidance | 16 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2018 Chevrolet Equinox SUV FWD Early Release | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | 4★ |
| 2018 Chevrolet Equinox SUV AWD Early Release | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | 4★ |
| 2018 Chevrolet Equinox SUV AWD Later Release | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2018 Chevrolet Equinox SUV FWD Later Release | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2018 Chevrolet Equinox version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Equinox AWD 1.5 L Automatic 6-spd | 24 | 30 | 26 | $2,600 |
| Equinox AWD 1.6 L Automatic 6-spd | 28 | 38 | 32 | $3,000 |
| Equinox AWD 2.0 L Automatic 9-spd | 22 | 28 | 24 | $3,400 |
| Equinox FWD 1.5 L Automatic 6-spd | 26 | 32 | 28 | $2,400 |
| Equinox FWD 1.6 L Automatic 6-spd | 28 | 39 | 32 | $3,000 |
| Equinox FWD 2.0 L Automatic 9-spd | 22 | 29 | 25 | $3,300 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.