2018 Chevrolet EQUINOX - Ratings, Complaints and Recalls

The 2018 Chevrolet Equinox has an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5, indicating above-average safety features. It received top scores in front crash tests for both the driver and passenger sides, as well as side crash tests for the driver's side. The car is equipped with standard electronic stability control, which enhances handling and reduces the risk of skidding. Additionally, it offers optional forward collision warning and lane departure warning systems to further improve safety.

However, there have been 270 complaints reported for this model, suggesting some potential issues that owners have experienced. On the positive side, there have been 5 recalls issued for the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox, indicating that the manufacturer is proactive in addressing any safety concerns that may arise. Overall, while the Equinox has solid safety ratings and features, potential buyers should be aware of the reported complaints and the recalls associated with this vehicle.

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Complaint Count

270

Recall Count

5

Investigation Count

0

Safety Rating

4/5

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Safety Features

2018 Chevrolet Equinox SUV FWD Early Release Safety Features

Here are the safety features that come as standard on the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox SUV FWD Early Release

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

ESC is an advanced safety feature in vehicles designed to help drivers maintain control during challenging driving conditions. By continuously monitoring various factors such as steering angle, vehicle speed, and individual wheel speeds, ESC can detect and reduce the risk of skidding or loss of control. It achieves this by automatically applying brakes to specific wheels to stabilize the vehicle.

Standard
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is a safety feature in vehicles that helps prevent frontal collisions by alerting the driver of an imminent collision with a vehicle or obstacle ahead. Using sensors such as radar or cameras, FCW monitors the distance and speed of vehicles in front, and if it detects a potential collision, it provides visual and/or auditory warnings to prompt the driver to take evasive action.

Optional
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is a safety feature in vehicles that alerts drivers when their vehicle unintentionally drifts out of its lane without signaling. Utilizing cameras or sensors to monitor lane markings on the road, LDW detects when the vehicle crosses these lines and triggers visual, auditory, or haptic alerts to notify the driver of potential lane departure.

Optional

2018 Chevrolet Equinox SUV FWD Early Release Safety Ratings

Here we have the crash and rollover ratings for the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox SUV FWD Early Release Where possible we've included the ratings for the oldest and latest models of this car so you can compare how the safety ratings have changed over time.

Frontal Crash Ratings

Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.

Test 2005 Score 2018 Score 2024 Score
Overall Front Crash Rating Not Rated 5 5
Front Crash Driver Side Rating 5 5 5
Front Crash Passenger Side Rating 5 5 5

Side Crash Ratings

Combines Side Barrier and Side Pole Star Ratings into a single side rating.

Test 2005 Score 2018 Score 2024 Score
Overall Side Crash Rating Not Rated 4 5
Side Crash Drivers Side Rating 5 5 5
Side Crash Passenger Side Rating 5 3 5
Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Front Not Rated 5 5
Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Rear Not Rated 3 5
Overall Side Barrier Rating Not Rated 4 5

Rollover Ratings

The Rollover Resistance test measures the risk of rollover in a single-vehicle, loss-of-control scenario.

Test 2005 Score 2018 Score 2024 Score
Rollover Rating 4 4 4
Rollover Possibility % 0% 0% 0%
Dynamic Tip Result Tip No Tip No Tip
Side Pole Crash Rating Not Rated 5 5

Complaints for the 2018 Chevrolet EQUINOX

This chart show the number of complaints for each car component. A Higher number of complaints could indicate that this car might have a common fault. Something to look out for when purchasing one.

Component Complaints

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Complaint:
"the vacuum pump that provides brake assist failed without any prior warning. this resulted in an inability to properly stop the vehicle. this could have resulted in serious injury or death, but we were fortunate that the failure occurred at night in an area where there was no traffic or pedestrians. this failure appears to be similar to a previous recall that affected slightly earlier model years of gm cars and trucks. the vacuum pump was replaced and corrected the problem."
Components Involved: SERVICE BRAKES
Date of incident: 2024-10-12
Complaint:
"1. my brakes failed as i was getting off the highway and i flew past my turn. there was no warning light at the time of the failure and there was no prior indication or warning that there was an issue with the brake booster vacuum pump, sensor, and vacuum line. 2. luckily it was around midnight and no one was on the road and i was able to roll to a stop about 200-300 yards past where i wanted to turn. if the failure had happened during the day it would have resulted in a crash involving myself and possible another vehicle or building. 3. i have read similar stories to my own online and almost all instances i read involved a crash. 3/4. the dealership found the problem and fixed the problem, but very very expensive fix. 5. no warnings of any kind before or after the the failure. the brakes failed in real time (out of the blue). there was nothing before, during, or after. didn't even know this was a concern as an equinox owner."
Components Involved: SERVICE BRAKES
Date of incident: 2025-01-10
Complaint:
"the contact owns a 2018 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 mph and coming to a traffic signal, he depressed the brake pedal and felt extreme resistance. the brake pedal would not depress and the contact stated he observed a warning that stated "brake system fault." the contact ran through the intersection and crashed into a vehicle that was crossing the intersection on the rear passenger side quarter panel. the contact stated that the other vehicle stopped, his vehicle continued through the intersection, and was stopped by the curb on the opposite side of the intersection. the contact stated that the entire front end of his vehicle was damaged, both headlights were fractured and the front bumper had detached. the contact stated that all the front and side air bags had deployed. the contact reported he had sustained minor scratches on his arms and legs and a minor abrasion on his left arm. the contact and the other driver refused medical treatment. the contact stated that the police were on the scene and filed a report. the contact stated that both vehicles were towed away from the scene of the crash. the contact's vehicle was towed to an impound lot and had not been diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer had been informed of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 120,000."
Components Involved: SERVICE BRAKES
Date of incident: 2023-12-10
Complaint:
"lost brakes had to have a pump booster pipe sensor the pump broke inside of motor i read on the internet this has happened to a few people"
Components Involved: SERVICE BRAKES
Date of incident: 2025-02-08
Complaint:
"pulling out of a parking lot. service brake assist light came on. brake malfunction. my kids and my safety at risk because i could have crashed had i not stopped. car stalled and unable to restart. car had to be towed. mechanic looked at the care and the vacuum pump is broken and affected the timing chain. 2018 chevy equinox. many other reports online of this issue with chevy. per chevy there are no recalls on this issue."
Components Involved: SERVICE BRAKES
Date of incident: 2025-03-08
Complaint:
"vaccum for the brakes have gone out 3 times in the last 2 years. this is the second time i have almost crashed with my kids in the car!!"
Components Involved: SERVICE BRAKES
Date of incident: 2024-02-07
Complaint:
"the emergency break was stuck it wouldn’t allow the parking break to release which caused me to not be able to stop. it drove fine for 40 miles then when i turned into a parking lot it wouldn’t stop even with the emergency break released."
Components Involved: SERVICE BRAKES
Date of incident: 2024-05-06
Complaint:
"i was driving in a major city near mt house when i went to return rught and apply the brakes my petal went right to the floor and suv wouldn't stop so i firmly mashed brake pedal and got vehicle to stop. upon hitting out of suv i xhexked brake resuvour abd it still had brake fluid in it. i sat a few moment tovaee ifvit was just hot and after a few minutes unstated suv and xstill had no power brakes. and so i carefully drove the suv back ti mt house. when i'm trouble shooting it now i suspect the master brake cylebdwrxwent out on the suv. luckily ivqas able to stop safely and didnt get into an accident. and cause major vehicle damage or guttvirckmkill soneine or even my self. thecsyv is a 2018cwgixh i fibdxl it strange that a fairly new shouldn't have a master cylender go out that fast. i just wanted to letsomeone know avout thisoproblem before it happens to someneone else which could seriously hurt or kill someone thankbyou"
Components Involved: SERVICE BRAKES
Date of incident: 2024-05-05
Complaint:
"vaccum pump brake failure while coming to a red-light. lucky to avoid serious injury. definitely put my children at risk! no warning lights or dash notices until after the incident. vehicle was inspected two days prior."
Components Involved: SERVICE BRAKES
Date of incident: 2024-06-12
Complaint:
"i have never experienced an issue prior to today, no warning lights on, no symptoms. while driving down the highway i had to slow for traffic and my brake pedal would not push down, a terrible noise was heard and it took everything in my body to stop my vehicle. i thought i was going to kill everyone in front of me. had to swerve to the right to prevent this. i then see the words, “service brake assist”. then the check engine light came on. in researching i see there is a history of brake issues. i haven’t taken it to a repair shop because it literally just occurred and i can’t stop shaking to take it or tow it"
Components Involved: SERVICE BRAKES
Date of incident: 2022-02-12

Recalls for the 2018 Chevrolet EQUINOX

Component Recalls

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Recall:
"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.

Component(s) Involved: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > DISC > CALIPER
Date of incident: 2018-08-30

CHEVROLET Overall Complaint Ranking

This table shows the ranking of car manufacturers when it comes to most complaints and recalls. The manufacturer with the most complaints is at the top. However this doesn't necassarily mean they should be avoided. Some manufacturers might just have more popular or affordable cars which a lot of people have bought. Which means there's more scope for a complaint to be made. Use the ranking table below as a part your wider research into buying a car.

CHEVROLET ranks 2 out of 44 in the complaints ranking table.

Manufacturer Complaint Count Recall Count Ranking
FORD 208,358 3,259 1
CHEVROLET 111,306 2,082 2
TOYOTA 81,019 1,852 3
HONDA 61,937 1,268 4
NISSAN 56,226 930 5
DODGE 45,756 827 6
HYUNDAI 44,150 649 7
GMC 34,441 1,410 8
KIA 29,832 501 9
CHRYSLER 27,698 254 10
TESLA 26,230 730 11
BMW 24,890 1,877 12
VOLKSWAGEN 23,125 829 13
MERCEDES-BENZ 19,066 2,925 14
SUBARU 18,513 703 15
MAZDA 10,599 364 16
PONTIAC 10,430 138 17
CADILLAC 9,434 444 18
AUDI 7,865 1,093 19
BUICK 7,851 279 20
SATURN 7,672 84 21
MERCURY 7,374 135 22
LEXUS 6,373 408 23
LINCOLN 5,897 423 24
ACURA 5,722 382 25
MINI 5,585 366 26
INFINITI 4,000 187 27
MITSUBISHI 3,912 397 28
VOLVO 3,875 727 29
PORSCHE 2,646 1,231 30
SUZUKI 2,272 123 31
FIAT 2,205 80 32
SAAB 1,536 76 33
JAGUAR 1,195 198 34
SMART 528 17 35
GENESIS 436 42 36
ISUZU 249 37 37
ALFA ROMEO 161 37 38
MASERATI 76 46 39
BENTLEY 46 159 40
POLESTAR 42 2 41
LUCID 14 6 42
CODA 4 2 43
MAYBACH 0 0 44

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