Chevrolet Equinox 2018–2024
3rd generation · GM D2XX
NHTSA data through 13 August 20262,077 complaints, 651 with mileageMethod
- Reports with mileage
- 651
- Median of reported failures
- 17,000 mi
- Most-reported system
- Engine (16.1%)
- Recalls
- 16
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On this generation, 45% of complaints that record mileage fall within the first 12,000 miles, against 3 reports per 1,000 miles between 20,000 and 80,000.
Figure 1 · Chevrolet Equinox 2018–2024 · 651 reports with mileage
Mileage at failure
Complaints per 10,000-mile bin, 0 to 200,000 miles, equal bins on a linear scale. Tallest bar = 251 complaints.
- First 12,000 miles — 45% of all failures
- Rest of the range
- Median
- 200,000+ — 7 complaints (1.1%), plotted separately
- 10%
- 675
- 25%
- 4,000
- Median
- 17,000
- 75%
- 61,000
- 90%
- 100,000
Show the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 0–10,000 | 251 | 38.6% |
| 10,000–20,000 | 93 | 14.3% |
| 20,000–30,000 | 41 | 6.3% |
| 30,000–40,000 | 46 | 7.1% |
| 40,000–50,000 | 31 | 4.8% |
| 50,000–60,000 | 24 | 3.7% |
| 60,000–70,000 | 30 | 4.6% |
| 70,000–80,000 | 29 | 4.5% |
| 80,000–90,000 | 17 | 2.6% |
| 90,000–100,000 | 20 | 3.1% |
| 100,000–110,000 | 16 | 2.5% |
| 110,000–120,000 | 6 | 0.9% |
| 120,000–130,000 | 10 | 1.5% |
| 130,000–140,000 | 14 | 2.2% |
| 140,000–150,000 | 2 | 0.3% |
| 150,000–160,000 | 8 | 1.2% |
| 160,000–170,000 | 4 | 0.6% |
| 180,000–190,000 | 2 | 0.3% |
| 200,000+ | 7 | 1.1% |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain. Complaint counts reflect what owners reported and are not a measure of failure rate per vehicle sold.
What this can and cannot tell you: these are complaints owners chose to file, not a failure rate. Popular models accumulate more of them simply by being common. How this is built.
Owners filed 2,077 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018–2024 Chevrolet Equinox, and 651 of them record the mileage at which the failure happened. That is enough to show not just what fails, but when.
45% of complaints that record mileage fall within the first 12,000 miles, against 3 reports per 1,000 miles between 20,000 and 80,000. Failures clustered that early usually indicate a design or manufacturing problem rather than wear.
The most-reported areas are the engine (16.1% of complaints, typically around 15,000 miles), the brakes (15.0% of complaints, typically around 34,000 miles), the fuel and propulsion system (12.6% of complaints, typically around 7,500 miles).
16 recall campaigns cover this generation.
If you arrived asking “is it reliable?” — this page answers the version of that question the data can support: which problems owners reported, and at what mileage.
How many miles does a 2018–2024 Chevrolet Equinox last?
Half of the failure reports on the 2018–2024 Chevrolet Equinox were filed by 17,000 miles and 90% by 100,000 miles — figures drawn from 651 NHTSA complaints that record an odometer reading, so they time reported failures, not the cars whose owners never filed one.
7 reports (1.1%) came in past 200,000 miles — each one proof a Equinox reached that mileage, not that it died there.
Before you buy a 2018–2024 Equinox: the 3-minute check
Generated from 651 mileage-tagged complaints, 16 recall campaigns, 3 documented problem areas. Print this page — the checklist survives print.
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 16 campaigns cover this generation; an open recall is a free repair you can make the seller's problem.
- Ask for fuel and propulsion system repair records. This area fails at a median of 7,500 miles — on any car this age it already happened or never will; the question is whether it was fixed under warranty.
- Ask for problems owners could not categorise repair records. This area fails at a median of 5,000 miles — on any car this age it already happened or never will; the question is whether it was fixed under warranty.
- Check engine. 1.5L LYX oil consumption and PCV system diaphragm failure, which draws oil into the intake and can damage the turbocharger.
- Check engine. Intake valve carbon buildup inherent to the port-less direct injection design, causing misfires and rough idle at higher mileage.
- Check transmission on 2018–2020 cars. 9T50 9-speed automatic shift quality and calibration complaints.
- Complaint reports are not spread evenly across model years here — see the by-model-year table below before you settle on a year.
- End with a pre-purchase inspection of this car. Aggregate data describes the population; the example in front of you has its own history.
For a buyer, an early-failure pattern is comparatively good news on a used example: 45% of the reported failures occur in the first 12,000 miles, which on a car of this age means they have already happened or they were never going to. Service history matters more than mileage here.
On inspection, the engine and the brakes are where this generation's reports concentrate, so those are the areas worth a specific look. The engine in particular shows a median failure mileage of 15,000, which gives a concrete number to compare against the odometer of any car you are considering.
None of this is a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection on the individual car. Aggregate patterns describe a population; the example in front of you has its own history.
What fails, and when
Figure 2 · Chevrolet Equinox 2018–2024
When each system fails
Bar spans the middle half of reports; the notch inside each bar is the median. Miles at failure on a proportional scale — equal distances are equal ratios, not equal miles.
- Problems owners could not categorise187 reports5,000750–18,000Problems owners could not categorise: 187 reports, median 5,000 miles, middle half 750 to 18,000 miles.
- Fuel and propulsion system262 reports7,5001,500–27,000Fuel and propulsion system: 262 reports, median 7,500 miles, middle half 1,500 to 27,000 miles.
- Electrical system202 reports14,0003,000–55,000Electrical system: 202 reports, median 14,000 miles, middle half 3,000 to 55,000 miles.
- Engine335 reports15,0002,000–70,000Engine: 335 reports, median 15,000 miles, middle half 2,000 to 70,000 miles.
- Transmission and driveline179 reports16,0003,000–67,000Transmission and driveline: 179 reports, median 16,000 miles, middle half 3,000 to 67,000 miles.
- Brakes312 reports34,0004,000–75,000Brakes: 312 reports, median 34,000 miles, middle half 4,000 to 75,000 miles.
- Fuel system61 reports40,00013,000–75,000Fuel system: 61 reports, median 40,000 miles, middle half 13,000 to 75,000 miles.
- Your odometer — appears after you enter it in “Where your car sits”
Ordered by median mileage, earliest first. The first 12,000 miles are shaded: that is the boundary this site uses between a manufacturing defect and ordinary wear, not a property of the world.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain.
| System | Complaints | Share | Median | 25–75% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 335 | 16.1% | 15,000 | 2,000–70,000 |
| Brakes | 312 | 15.0% | 34,000 | 4,000–75,000 |
| Fuel and propulsion system | 262 | 12.6% | 7,500 | 1,500–27,000 |
| Electrical system | 202 | 9.7% | 14,000 | 3,000–55,000 |
| Problems owners could not categorise | 187 | 9.0% | 5,000 | 750–18,000 |
| Transmission and driveline | 179 | 8.6% | 16,000 | 3,000–67,000 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 69 | 3.3% | — | — |
| Fuel system | 61 | 2.9% | 40,000 | 13,000–75,000 |
| Steering | 56 | 2.7% | 10,000 | 3,500–27,000 |
| Throttle and speed control | 44 | 2.1% | 9,000 | 5,000–13,000 |
Where your car sits
Failure reports by the odometer reading they were filed at. Pick the anchor nearest your car — or type the exact mileage: your marker lands on this curve and on the timing chart above.
Figure 3 · Chevrolet Equinox 2018–2024 · 651 reports with mileage
Share of reports below each mileage
Share of mileage-tagged reports filed at or below each odometer reading. Steps rise only at bin edges, by exact counted shares.
- 60,000 mi — 75% of reports below
- 90,000 mi — 86% of reports below
- 120,000 mi — 93% of reports below
- Median — the staircase crosses the 50% line here
- Your odometer — appears after you enter it below
The staircase tops out at 99%: the remaining 1.1% of reports (7) came above 200,000 miles.
Nothing is smoothed or interpolated. Linear axis, same as Figure 1.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain.
At 60,000 miles
75% of the failure reports on this generation came below this mileage. That describes reports, not your odds.
Reported earlier than this mileage — ask for repair records
- Fuel and propulsion system — median 7,500 mi
- Electrical system — median 14,000 mi
- Problems owners could not categorise — median 5,000 mi
In the reporting window
- Engine — middle half 2,000–70,000 mi
- Brakes — middle half 4,000–75,000 mi
- Transmission and driveline — middle half 3,000–67,000 mi
- Fuel system — middle half 13,000–75,000 mi
At 90,000 miles
86% of the failure reports on this generation came below this mileage. That describes reports, not your odds.
Reported earlier than this mileage — ask for repair records
- Engine — median 15,000 mi
- Brakes — median 34,000 mi
- Fuel and propulsion system — median 7,500 mi
- Electrical system — median 14,000 mi
- Problems owners could not categorise — median 5,000 mi
- Transmission and driveline — median 16,000 mi
- Fuel system — median 40,000 mi
At 120,000 miles
93% of the failure reports on this generation came below this mileage. That describes reports, not your odds.
Reported earlier than this mileage — ask for repair records
- Engine — median 15,000 mi
- Brakes — median 34,000 mi
- Fuel and propulsion system — median 7,500 mi
- Electrical system — median 14,000 mi
- Problems owners could not categorise — median 5,000 mi
- Transmission and driveline — median 16,000 mi
- Fuel system — median 40,000 mi
Which systems, and when
Complaints about this generation are not spread evenly across the vehicle, and the systems that generate the most of them do not all fail at the same point in a car's life. The median failure across all systems here is 17,000 miles; the figures below show which parts of the car run ahead of that and which run behind.
The engine accounts for 16.1% of complaints (335 reports, 126 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 15,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 2,000 and 70,000 miles.
The brakes account for 15.0% of complaints (312 reports, 52 of them with a mileage figure), and they fail late — a median of 34,000 miles, considerably beyond the vehicle's overall median. That pattern is consistent with normal service life rather than a defect, though it matters for anyone buying an example already near that mileage. The middle half of these reports falls between 4,000 and 75,000 miles.
The fuel and propulsion system accounts for 12.6% of complaints (262 reports, 24 of them with a mileage figure), and it fails early — a median of 7,500 miles, well before the vehicle's overall median. Failures clustered this far below the rest of the car usually point to a design or manufacturing problem rather than wear, because wear does not selectively target one system on low-mileage examples. The middle half of these reports falls between 1,500 and 27,000 miles.
The electrical system accounts for 9.7% of complaints (202 reports, 64 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 14,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 3,000 and 55,000 miles.
Problems owners could not categorise accounts for 9.0% of complaints (187 reports, 45 of them with a mileage figure), and it fails early — a median of 5,000 miles, well before the vehicle's overall median. Failures clustered this far below the rest of the car usually point to a design or manufacturing problem rather than wear, because wear does not selectively target one system on low-mileage examples. The middle half of these reports falls between 750 and 18,000 miles.
The transmission and driveline accounts for 8.6% of complaints (179 reports, 59 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 16,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 3,000 and 67,000 miles.
Differences between model years
Within this generation, complaint volume is not constant across model years. The 2018 model year drew the most — 580 complaints — while 2024 drew the fewest at 124. The median year sits at 219.
That makes 2018 an outlier: roughly 2.6 times the median year of this generation. A single year standing that far apart usually reflects either a first-year issue that was later corrected, or a component change introduced for that year. Anyone shopping this generation has a straightforward reason to prefer a different year, all else being equal.
Recalls and what they cover
NHTSA records 16 recall campaigns covering vehicles in this generation. A recall means the manufacturer or the regulator concluded there was a safety defect or a standard was not met, and that a free remedy is owed to owners — including second and later owners.
The campaigns cluster around the fuel system (3), seats (3), body structure (2). Repeated recalls against the same area of the car generally mean the first remedy did not fully resolve the underlying problem.
Recall status is specific to the individual vehicle, not the model. Checking a VIN against NHTSA's lookup is free and takes under a minute, and it is the only way to know whether a particular car has had the work done.
Reported severity
What owners reported alongside the failure itself, out of 2,077 complaints against this generation:
- Crashes
- 143 (6.9%)
- Fires
- 36
- Injury reports
- 71
- Fatality reports
- 1
These flags are self-reported by complainants and unverified by NHTSA; one report can carry several flags, so the counts overlap and do not sum to a total. They are not adjusted for how many of these vehicles are on the road. No chart is drawn here on purpose: overlapping counts spanning very different magnitudes cannot be honestly encoded as lengths.
Documented problems
Engine
1.5L LYX oil consumption and PCV system diaphragm failure, which draws oil into the intake and can damage the turbocharger.
Engine
Intake valve carbon buildup inherent to the port-less direct injection design, causing misfires and rough idle at higher mileage.
Transmission 2018–2020
9T50 9-speed automatic shift quality and calibration complaints.
By model year
| Year | Complaints | With mileage |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 580 | 248 |
| 2019 | 415 | 171 |
| 2020 | 483 | 133 |
| 2021 | 125 | 28 |
| 2022 | 219 | 44 |
| 2023 | 131 | 13 |
| 2024 | 124 | 14 |
Recalls (16) — is your car included?
Jan 2024 · 2024 · StructureA door opening while the vehicle is being driven can increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
The defect. General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Chevrolet Blazer, Blazer EV, Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The door strikers may fracture, resulting in the door opening unexpectedly.
What can happen. A door opening while the vehicle is being driven can increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
The free fix. Dealers will replace all four door strikers and attaching bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 24, 2024. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N232429911.
Jun 2023 · 2021–2022 · Fuel System, GasolineAn engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
The defect. General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Chevrolet Equinox and 2022 GMC Terrain vehicles. The fuel pump module may not consistently provide sufficient fuel to the engine, resulting in an engine stall.
What can happen. An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 5, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222372310.
Jun 2023 · 2020–2023 · Child SeatThe inability to install a child seat with the LATCH anchorage bars could result in an unsecured child seat…
The defect. General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles. The four rear-seat lower child seat LATCH anchorage bars may have excessive powder coating, which could prevent a child seat from being installed with the anchorage bars. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
What can happen. The inability to install a child seat with the LATCH anchorage bars could result in an unsecured child seat, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
The free fix. Owners are advised to install child seats using the vehicle's rear seat belts until the remedy is complete. Dealers will inspect the latch anchorage bars, and remove and replace the finish, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 2, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N232403240.
Jan 2023 · 2023 · Air BagsIn the event of a crash, a front passenger air bag that deploys with a child or infant in the front passenger…
The defect. General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles equipped with ventilated front passenger seats. The Occupant Classification System may not properly disable the front passenger air bag when there is a small child or child restraint detected in the seat.
What can happen. In the event of a crash, a front passenger air bag that deploys with a child or infant in the front passenger seat can increase their risk of injury.
The free fix. Dealers will replace the passenger presence system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 24, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222388911.
Nov 2022 · 2022–2023 · SeatsA seat with a missing or loose bolt may not properly restrain the occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of…
The defect. General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Chevrolet Equinox and 2022 GMC Terrain vehicles. The driver's seat may have a stripped or loose bolt at the seat frame height-adjust pivot.
What can happen. A seat with a missing or loose bolt may not properly restrain the occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The free fix. Dealers will inspect the driver's seat and replace the seat cushion frame, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 4, 2022. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GMC's number for this recall is N222377890.
Jun 2022 · 2022 · SeatsAn improperly welded seat frame may not adequately restrain the driver in a crash, increasing their risk of…
The defect. General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Malibu, 2022 Chevrolet Equinox, Blazer and Cadillac XT4 vehicles. The driver's seat cushion frame may have an improper weld in the power tilt-adjustment mechanism.
What can happen. An improperly welded seat frame may not adequately restrain the driver in a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
The free fix. Dealers will inspect the driver's seat and replace the cushion frame, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 23, 2022. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N212356050.
Aug 2021 · 2021–2022 · TiresTread separation can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The defect. General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles equipped with certain Hankook tires. The tires may have been manufactured with an insufficient amount of curative agent, which could cause tread separation.
What can happen. Tread separation can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Dealers will inspect the tire DOT numbers, and replace any affected tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 31, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782; and Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N212343560.
Jan 2021 · 2021 · Seat BeltsIf a seat belt assembly is not properly attached to the vehicle, the seat belt may not properly restrain an…
The defect. General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2021 GMC Canyon and Sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500, Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV and Chevrolet Blazer, Camaro, Colorado, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500 and 3500, Suburban and Tahoe vehicles. Incorrect bolts may have been used at one or more fastening locations to secure the seat belts to the vehicle. If an incorrect bolt was used, the seat belt may not be properly attached to the vehicle.
What can happen. If a seat belt assembly is not properly attached to the vehicle, the seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The free fix. GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect bolts, free of charge. The recall began January 29, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8785, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N202322230.
Dec 2020 · 2018–2020 · Power TrainMissing bolts on the start-stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission oil leak and may progress…
The defect. 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.
What can happen. 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.
The free 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.
Oct 2019 · 2020 · Service Brakes, HydraulicBrake drag may result in overheating of the brake pads, affecting the braking ability and increasing the risk…
The defect. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Equinox vehicles. The rear brake calipers may have been produced with an incorrect lubricant, potentially causing the rubber seals to swell and the brakes to drag.
What can happen. Brake drag may result in overheating of the brake pads, affecting the braking ability and increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear brake calipers, including the brake hose gasket, brake fluid and wheel to hub lubricant, free of charge. The recall began October 29, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438. GM's number for this recall is N192270920.
Oct 2019 · 2019–2020 · Fuel System, GasolineA fuel leak in the presence of the ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
The defect. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Chevrolet Equinox all-wheel drive vehicles. The fuel tanks may have been manufactured with an improperly sealed seam, possibly allowing fuel to leak along the seam near the fuel inlet.
What can happen. A fuel leak in the presence of the ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
The free fix. GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began October 24, 2019. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-586-596-1733. GM's number for this recall is N192271870.
Apr 2019 · 2019 · SeatsIn the event of a crash, the insufficient welds may result in an increased risk of injury for an occupant…
The defect. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles. The rear-right seat may have insufficient welds on the head-restraint bracket.
What can happen. In the event of a crash, the insufficient welds may result in an increased risk of injury for an occupant seated in the rear-right position.
The free fix. GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear-right seatback frame, free of charge. The recall began April 15, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192209550.
Oct 2018 · 2018–2019 · Service Brakes, HydraulicA reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
The defect. 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.
What can happen. A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
The free 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.
Jul 2018 · 2018 · Fuel System, GasolineA damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
The defect. 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.
What can happen. A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
The free 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.
May 2018 · 2018 · StructureIf the glass is not tempered properly, and the window is broken, the glass can break into large pieces…
The defect. 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."
What can happen. If the glass is not tempered properly, and the window is broken, the glass can break into large pieces, increasing the risk of injury.
The free 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.
Aug 2017 · 2018 · Power TrainIf the front right intermediate drive shaft assembly separates while driving, the vehicle will lose…
The defect. 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.
What can happen. 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.
The free 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.
What owners reported
When driving at night, if you put the car in reverse then put it back into drive the radio display is real bright, light is in daytime mode. As long as you don't put it in reverse the display in in night mode. The light is real annoying when driving at night.The dealer said there is nothing they can do about it. Gm…
2018 · 50 miles · Electrical system
After the first snow, driving with my new Equinox the slush built up inside the wheel-wells and affected the driving. My car shimmied while driving at any speed, and i have to stop and chop out the ice around the tires and spring above the tire, which is very close to the tire. It seems to be the "fabric" that the…
2018 · 70 miles · Wheels
Right rear door will not open from inside or outside due to defective latch. The original latch, the first replacement latch and the second replacement latch do not allow passenger to exit the vehicle as the door is stuck shut. This is dangerous is someone needs to exit the vehicle quickly. Local chevy dealership will…
2018 · 100 miles · Body structure
Brakes on the 2018 Equinox are too sensitive, when applied they cause occupants to lunge forward.We thought they would wear in but after several thousands of miles they are still the same.We talked to dealership, mcdaniels and service manager about this but they said it's like the other Equinox. Called gm customer…
2018 · 100 miles · Brakes
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