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Buying a used 2018 Chevrolet Equinox? Check these 5 recalls first
Five recalls are listed for this year, including two rated critical: a fuel pump that can leak and create a fire risk, and a transmission fluid leak. A driveshaft that can break is rated high, with front door glass breakage and weak rear brakes below that. None carry stop-driving or park-outside instructions. Owners filed 404 unverified complaints with NHTSA (23 crashes, 4 fires, 30 injuries), led by service brakes at 132 and engine at 86 — brakes being the standout area.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Run the VIN for the fuel pump and transmission fluid leak recall repairs
- Ask if the driveshaft recall was performed; listen for driveline noise on the test drive
- Test rear braking and operate all four door windows
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Chevrolet dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet, GMC, Buick, Cadillac fuel pump leak fire risk | Fuel System, Gasoline | critical |
| Chevy, Buick, GMC, Cadillac: Transmission Fluid Leak Risk | Power Train | critical |
| Chevrolet Equinox, GMC Acadia and Terrain driveshaft can break | Power Train | high |
| Chevrolet Equinox front door windows may break dangerously | Visibility | medium |
| GM cars, SUVs may have weak rear brakes | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
404 complaints filed for this model year, including 23 mentioning a crash, 4 a fire and 30 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 132 | Yes |
| Engine | 86 | None found |
| Power Train | 65 | Yes |
| Electrical System | 59 | None found |
| Fuel System | 32 | Yes |
| Structure | 17 | None found |