2018 Chevrolet Equinox Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 41about this part
- Share
- 10%of 410 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 41,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 41 complaints about the fuel system of the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox, 10% of the 410 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 41,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When idling or at a stopped light my car jerks when I am sitting at a red light. It has done this 4 or 5 times since I purchased this car. No one knows what's wrong. I think they are waiting until my car is out of warranty before they address it.”
NHTSA complaint #11353376, filed 2020-09, 27,000 miles“I turned on my car and the engine light was on took it to the deal they poked the gas tank flap and reset the light sensor and for now it's off. The radio media screen keep freezing on back up camera.”
NHTSA complaint #11195880, filed 2019-04, 39,910 miles“I have a 2018 Equinox with 4800 miles on it and the transmission went out on the vehicle. I was driving the vehicle the engine service light came on the engine s RPM excelerated and then the vehicle stopped excelerating and started coasting. I coasted into a business and tried to go forward and backward and the vehicle would not move. The vehicle was towed to the nearby chev dealer who conducted some tests and it was determined the transmission was out and I would take about 10 days tp get another one. We were driving from illinois to florida and the vehicle broke down in tennessee.”
NHTSA complaint #11057692, filed 2017-12, 4,800 miles“Vehicle fuel gauge does not accurately register the amount of fuel in fuel tank. Will not register full even when fuel is flowing out of filler tube. When gauge begins to register empty and distance remaining approaches 0 , it take less than 10 gallons to fill the 15 gallon tank. This creates the situation where the driver potentially drives the vehicle on remaining fuel and then runs out because driver is unable to determine actual quantity of fuel remaining. …”
NHTSA complaint #11081533, filed 2018-03, 700 miles“Check enginge light keeps coming on. Code says dealer specific, went to go to dealer, light went off. Two weeks later, light comes back on for a few days, goes back off. Had the diesel system cleaned by dealer, light still comes on and off. Car has 42k miles, expertly maintained. Dealer wants $135 to diagnose the problem that their own documents say there is no solution for. On star diagnoses found nothing wrong with the vehicle and didn't even show the 'check engine light' as being on. Similar reports from others online involving the 1.6l diesel. …”
NHTSA complaint #11388786, filed 2021-01, 41,000 milesRelated recalls
- 18V358000May 31, 2018General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 GMC Acadia…Covers: Chevrolet Equinox 2018, GMC Canyon 2015–2018, Chevrolet Malibu 2016–2018 +6 more
Related service bulletins
- 11017173Mar 21, 2025This informational bulletin instructs the tech when fuel/fluid is needed to be tested and where it can be sent for analysis.
- 11010874Oct 15, 2024This bulletin provides information on how to look for and test for DEF or water in the fuel system and what the specs should be.
- 11007095Aug 7, 2024This bulletin provides information on the TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline Licensed Brands and the TOP TIER Diesel Fuel Licensed Brands that are recommended for use in all GM vehicles…
- 11006604Aug 3, 2024This service bulletin provides service information for customer concerns of an in-tank fuel pump whining noise, engine hard to start and/or stalls and Malfunction Indicator Lamp…
- 11004727Jun 29, 2024This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 11004761Jun 28, 2024This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or…
- 11000493May 3, 2024This technical bulletin provides a procedure to flush the cooler lines to validate if there is excessive debris in the fuel system caused by a failed part.
- 10253061Mar 4, 2024This Preliminary information communicates that when removing the fuel line jumper hose care should be taken to be sure the line is reinstalled correctly to avoid a no/low fuel…
- 10250505Feb 7, 2024This service bulletin provides information on the cold start control system in DI engines to reduce cold start emissions and improve fuel economy.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 6% |
| 2025 | 16 | 7% |
| 2024 | 26 | 31% |
| 2023 | 51 | 52% |
| 2022 | 115 | 62% |
| 2021 | 25 | 25% |
| 2020 | 58 | 18% |
| 2019 | 48 | 15% |
| 2018 | 41 | 10% |
| 2017 | 21 | 8% |
| 2016 | 21 | 5% |
| 2015 | 35 | 5% |
| 2014 | 35 | 6% |
| 2013 | 45 | 6% |
| 2012 | 54 | 8% |
| 2011 | 75 | 10% |
| 2010 | 48 | 6% |
| 2009 | 12 | 13% |
| 2008 | 48 | 13% |
| 2007 | 244 | 36% |
| 2006 | 19 | 3% |
| 2005 | 36 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox
133 complaintsEngine
86 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
66 complaintsElectrical system
61 complaintsOther or unknown
57 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
18 complaintsBody and structure
17 complaintsForward collision avoidance
16 complaintsAir bags
15 complaintsSteering
15 complaintsWheels
13 complaintsVehicle 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology