2018 Chevrolet Equinox Recalls, Problems & MPG

NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls and 410 owner complaints for the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox. The EPA rates it 24 to 32 MPG combined, depending on engine and drivetrain.

Recalls
5
Owner complaints
410
Crashes / fires reported
23 / 4
EPA combined
24–32 MPG

2018 Chevrolet Equinox recalls

  • Power TrainOct 29, 2020 · NHTSA 20V668000+

    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.

    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 customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N202313440.

    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.

  • Service Brakes, HydraulicAug 30, 2018 · NHTSA 18V576000+

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

    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 service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18279.

    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.

  • Fuel System, GasolineMay 31, 2018 · NHTSA 18V358000+

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

    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 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18188.

    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.

  • VisibilityApr 19, 2018 · NHTSA 18V252000+

    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.

    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 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."

  • Power TrainAug 22, 2017 · NHTSA 17V516000+

    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.

    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 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles and 2017-2018 GMC Acadia vehicles. The right front intermediate driveshaft may fracture and separate while driving.

Recall repairs are free. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours still needs one.

Most reported 2018 Chevrolet Equinox problems

Owner complaints to NHTSA by system. One complaint can name more than one system.

  • Service Brakes132
  • Engine86
  • Power Train66
  • Electrical System61
  • Unknown or Other56
  • Fuel/Propulsion System33
  • Structure17
  • Forward Collision Avoidance16

2018 Chevrolet Equinox gas mileage

EPA ratings for each version (city / highway / combined).

VersionEngineCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Equinox AWD1.6 L 4 cyl, Automatic 6-spd283832$2,950
Equinox FWD1.6 L 4 cyl, Automatic 6-spd283932$2,950
Equinox FWD1.5 L 4 cyl, Automatic 6-spd263228$2,300
Equinox AWD1.5 L 4 cyl, Automatic 6-spd243026$2,450
Equinox FWD2.0 L 4 cyl, Automatic 9-spd222925$3,200
Equinox AWD2.0 L 4 cyl, Automatic 9-spd222824$3,300

Real-world mileage depends on how and where you drive. Logbay compares your actual MPG with these EPA numbers.

Questions

Does the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox, most recently for the power train (Oct 29, 2020). Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common 2018 Chevrolet Equinox problems?

Owners filed 410 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported areas are service brakes (132), engine (86), power train (66).

What gas mileage does the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox get?

The EPA rates the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox at 24 to 32 MPG combined (best version: 28 city / 38 highway).

Sources: NHTSA recalls and owner complaints (api.nhtsa.gov), EPA fuel economy (fueleconomy.gov). Updated Oct 26, 2026. Complaint counts are unverified owner reports.