2018 Chevrolet Equinox
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2018 Chevrolet Equinox is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 121 on record.
2018 Chevrolet Equinox at a glance
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2018 Chevrolet Equinox recalls 5
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.
Fix: 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 serv…
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.
Fix: 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 1-800-22…
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."
Fix: 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.
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.
Fix: 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.
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.
Fix: 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 custo…
Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.
2018 Chevrolet Equinox common problems
The most-reported problem areas from 388 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2018 Chevrolet Equinox MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.
What's a 2018 Chevrolet Equinox worth?
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2018 Chevrolet Equinox costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($20,311) with the same model 5 model-years older ($15,251), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
2018 Chevrolet Equinox trims & engines on record
2018 Chevrolet Equinox vehicles on record
2018 Chevrolet Equinox LT (1LT)2GNAXJEV9J6276848
2018 Chevrolet Equinox LT (1LT)2GNAXSEVXJ6292207
2018 Chevrolet Equinox LT (1LT)2GNAXSEV1J6218321
2018 Chevrolet Equinox LT (1LT)3GNAXJEVXJS626246
2018 Chevrolet Equinox LS2GNAXREV5J6345016
2018 Chevrolet Equinox Premier (2LZ)2GNAXWEX2J6264006
2018 Chevrolet Equinox LT (1LT)2GNAXJEV4J6265420
2018 Chevrolet Equinox LT (1LT)3GNAXJEV9JS589464
2018 Chevrolet Equinox LT (1LT)3GNAXSEVXJS570430
2018 Chevrolet Equinox LT (1LT)2GNAXSEV9J6315024
2018 Chevrolet Equinox Premier (1LZ)2GNAXMEV7J6131129
2018 Chevrolet Equinox LT (1LT)2GNAXJEV6J6255374
2018 Chevrolet Equinox LS2GNAXHEV9J6332635
2018 Chevrolet Equinox LT (1LT)3GNAXJEV7JS547410
2018 Chevrolet Equinox LT (1LT)3GNAXSEV6JL104374
2018 Chevrolet Equinox LT (1LT)2GNAXSEV1J6232090
2018 Chevrolet Equinox LT (1LT)2GNAXSEV3J6277158
2018 Chevrolet Equinox LT (3LT)3GNAXLEU3JS556592
2018 Chevrolet Equinox LS2GNAXHEV8J6176605
2018 Chevrolet Equinox LT (1LT)2GNAXJEV2J6316378
2018 Chevrolet Equinox LS2GNAXHEV6J6223260
2018 Chevrolet Equinox LT (1LT)2GNAXJEV1J6239843
2018 Chevrolet Equinox LT (1LT)2GNAXJEV8J6227768
2018 Chevrolet Equinox LT (1LT)2GNAXJEV0J6333549
Other Chevrolet Equinox model years
2018 Chevrolet Equinox — frequently asked questions
Does the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox have any safety recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox?
Based on 388 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are engine, power train, engine and engine cooling.
What gas mileage does the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox at about 28 mpg combined (25 city / 33 highway).
How much is a 2018 Chevrolet Equinox worth?
Comparable 2018 Chevrolet Equinox listings run roughly $16,500–$24,988, typically around $20,311 (from 99 vehicles).
Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.