2018 Chevrolet Equinox Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 57about this part
- Share
- 14%of 410 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 11,290miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 57 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox, 14% of the 410 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 11,290 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When using the bluetooth/handsfree with my phone while driving or stationary, the radio unit with dial out a call, but when the person on the other end picks up that person can not hear me. The person will say hello several times before hanging up. This could be an issue if I had an accident and couldn't get ahold of someone to talk to immediately. The vehicle is outside of the bumper to bumper warranty 3 years/36000 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #11399042, filed 2021-03, 40,000 miles“When I am in stop and go traffic I get a strong chemical smell in my air conditioner. I took it to my dealer several times and they could not smell it . My eyes water,and I get a headache if I drive for any length of time I have to put my windows down. Two tech did say they smelled it faintly. I gave up taking it in but I do still have the problem. I only have about 18000 miles on it and drive mostly short trips.”
NHTSA complaint #11241243, filed 2019-08, 2,000 miles“I was able to walk in front of my Equinox, in drive, (unkown to me) thinking that the car was in park.. Start button is invisible when steering wheel is aligned properly and to small to see, and the lights on it are too smail. Exterior turn signal not visible in daylight. No sunscreen banner across front windshield”
NHTSA complaint #11032088, filed 2017-10, 200 miles“On two occasions my transmission wouldn't engage when I shifted it from park to drive. My car started rolling like it was in neutral. I slammed on my brakes and after about 3 - 5 seconds the transmission engaged and I was able to accelerate as normal.”
NHTSA complaint #11232777, filed 2019-07, 4,500 miles“I bought a demo with 7,000 miles on it in may 2018. 41,000 the sunroof and shade stopped working. 42,500 check engine light came on for electrical issues. Chevy was no help because my warranty ended at 39,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11386355, filed 2021-01, 41,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 11037253Sep 4, 2026This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
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- 11030974Apr 1, 2026This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.
- 11030360Mar 27, 2026This preliminary information discusses a condition that may arise from the drivers window switch sending an errant message causing the vehicle to enter manual fob learn mode.
- 11030092Mar 9, 2026This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a Technical Assistance Case in CX Connect.
- 11030091Mar 9, 2026This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- 11027601Jan 8, 2026This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- 11025755Nov 20, 2025This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts that are being performed on customer’s…
- 11023091Sep 9, 2025New Vehicle Monitoring Programs Section in IVH
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 16 | 20% |
| 2025 | 54 | 22% |
| 2024 | 12 | 14% |
| 2023 | 17 | 17% |
| 2022 | 15 | 8% |
| 2021 | 17 | 17% |
| 2020 | 47 | 15% |
| 2019 | 38 | 12% |
| 2018 | 57 | 14% |
| 2017 | 37 | 13% |
| 2016 | 32 | 8% |
| 2015 | 54 | 8% |
| 2014 | 42 | 8% |
| 2013 | 63 | 8% |
| 2012 | 54 | 8% |
| 2011 | 58 | 7% |
| 2010 | 53 | 7% |
| 2009 | 8 | 9% |
| 2008 | 25 | 7% |
| 2007 | 35 | 5% |
| 2006 | 64 | 9% |
| 2005 | 48 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox
133 complaintsEngine
86 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
66 complaintsElectrical system
61 complaintsFuel system
41 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.
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