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Buying a used 2018 Chevrolet Equinox? Check these 5 recalls first

5 NHTSA recalls · 404 owner complaints on file

The 2018 Chevrolet Equinox has 5 recalls covering missing transmission bolts with leak and fire risk, right driveshaft fracture, front door glass shattering, fuel pump detachment that can damage a line, and a rear brake issue. These span several distinct components, so repair records need component-specific review. The 404 NHTSA owner complaints are unverified reports, including 132 involving service brakes, 86 engine, 65 power train, and 59 electrical system. Brake operation and drivetrain history deserve focused inspection.

Before you buy

1. 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.
2. Verify transmission-bolt and fuel-pump recall repairs and check for leaks.
3. Request right driveshaft and front door glass recall records.
4. Confirm rear brake recall completion and ask about braking or engine symptoms.
5. 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

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.

When the complaints were filed

Complaints by the year they reached NHTSA. The current year is incomplete, and counts usually fall as fewer of these cars stay on the road.

Other model years

• 2019
• 2020
• 2021
• 2022
• 2023
• All Equinox recalls