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Forward collision avoidancePart report

2018 Chevrolet Equinox Forward collision avoidance Problems

Complaints
16about this part
Share
4%of 410 total for the year
Median mileage
19,712miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the forward collision avoidance of the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox, 4% of the 410 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 19,712 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“I was in an accident when my 2018 Chevy Equinox rear ended a stopped vehicle at a traffic light. There was significant damage to the front of my vehicle 12k plus. The emergency braking system did not activate, nor did the airbags. My wife experienced severe contusions to the chest area.we wonder why the emergency braking system or airbags failed to deploy.”

NHTSA complaint #11550646, filed 2023-10, 19,712 miles

“My fuel pump just gave out randomly while driving on the highway. Unable to drive over 14mph. I head other 2018 Equinox’s experienced this problem often. I believe my vehicle should be included as well. In the past I’ve also gotten a random alert that my forward collision was disabled while driving on the highway with no warning. It always goes away on its own.”

NHTSA complaint #11664252, filed 2025-06

“On a steep gravel road in a remote area, I pressed the accelerator and the vehicle stopped climbing. I inferred that traction control had intervened, but there was no immediate, obvious indication explaining why the car wasn’t responding. The most frightening part was not knowing what the vehicle was doing. A clear, immediate indication that traction control was actively limiting power would have reduced uncertainty.”

NHTSA complaint #11752810, filed 2026-07

“My own words, That my vehicle didn't stop, the car driver in front stop short my vehicle just ran behind the car. My 2018 Chevy equniox I have purchase last year for it safety reason pay extra now and days, those safety is not there very disappointed with GM What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Automatic Emergency Braking - Together - Forward Collision Warning”

NHTSA complaint #11511902, filed 2023-03

“While driving brakes suddenly became very hard to press. We could not stop our car. We luckily were in a toll plaza and not moving at high speed. This problem was scary , no warning and my family could have been harmed. We had a mechanic come and fix the problem, but this needs to be fixed.”

NHTSA complaint #11460206, filed 2022-04

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Forward collision avoidance: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20262127%
20253515%
20241113%
202366%
202263%
202122%
2020144%
201972%
2018164%
201710%
201610%
201510%
201420%
201351%
201220%
201110%

Other parts of the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox

Brakes
133 complaints
Engine
86 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
66 complaints
Electrical system
61 complaints
Other or unknown
57 complaints
Fuel system
41 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
18 complaints
Body and structure
17 complaints
Air bags
15 complaints
Steering
15 complaints
Wheels
13 complaints
Vehicle speed control
11 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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