2018 Chevrolet Equinox Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 3%of 410 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 13,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox, 3% of the 410 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 13,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving approximately 65 MPH on the state highway, the care began to slow down in speed close to 30 MPH which was a hazard on the highway at that time of day. I pressed on the gas to increase speed, but nothing happened. I feared being hit from behind so I safely coasted to the off ramp, then it jerked, as if re-starting the engine. I feared for my life and that of my child.”
NHTSA complaint #11299784, filed 2020-01, 45,001 miles“I have keyless start on my 2018 Equinox. Pulled out of parking lot at 5pm onto major atlanta street and car shut off. Restarted it and it shut off as soon as I pressed the gas pedal. Repeated this four times until I realized that pressing the gas pedal was causing it to power down. Restarted it again, left it in drive, and coasted into a parking lot and parked it. Had it towed to dealership. Tow truck driver said he's been towing a lot of newer equinoxes because they lose power. Extremely dangerous and frightening. …”
NHTSA complaint #11257793, filed 2019-09, 18,888 miles“Car will not shift out of first gear. Goes up to 5000+rpms and will only go about 25 MPH. Then it will randomly accelerate without you having any control of the speed. Check engine light came on and the gear indicator d flashed. Dealership cleared the code and could not replicate the actions. We drove the car about 30 miles and it happened again without the check engine light coming on. We videoed what happened. Dealership could not replicate again but still are working on it. They have called chevy in texas and there may be an ongoing transmission issue with this model. …”
NHTSA complaint #11154629, filed 2018-11, 5,100 miles“Check engine light. Shut down 5 times. Erratic delayed stalling at idle or speed. Bucking. Not able to shift gears. Bucks stalls turns back on. Car was on highway, on city street, merging with traffic. Made driving difficult incredibly dangerous. Harsh shifts. Misfire and hesitation. Last 10 months.”
NHTSA complaint #11242272, filed 2019-08, 13,000 miles“The speedometer does not operate. The gas gauge does not operate. The odometer does not operate and is not tracking miles driven. The blinkers work but no blinker sound occurs. Head lights must be turned on and off manually. The radio must be turned off manually. I ran out of gas on the freeway and Highway Patrol had to close the freeway to remove me safely under quite dangerous conditions. There is no way to monitor my speed. The milage is not being reported to reflect the miles put on the engine.”
NHTSA complaint #11656588, filed 2025-04Related service bulletins
- 11014171Jan 31, 2025This service bulletin provides information on proper use of floor mats.
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1% |
| 2025 | 10 | 4% |
| 2024 | 7 | 8% |
| 2023 | 3 | 3% |
| 2022 | 2 | 1% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 15 | 5% |
| 2019 | 12 | 4% |
| 2018 | 11 | 3% |
| 2017 | 7 | 3% |
| 2016 | 9 | 2% |
| 2015 | 13 | 2% |
| 2014 | 18 | 3% |
| 2013 | 12 | 2% |
| 2012 | 18 | 3% |
| 2011 | 50 | 6% |
| 2010 | 32 | 4% |
| 2009 | 11 | 12% |
| 2008 | 8 | 2% |
| 2007 | 20 | 3% |
| 2006 | 9 | 1% |
| 2005 | 22 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox
133 complaintsEngine
86 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
66 complaintsElectrical system
61 complaintsOther or unknown
57 complaintsFuel system
41 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
18 complaintsBody and structure
17 complaintsForward collision avoidance
16 complaintsAir bags
15 complaintsSteering
15 complaintsWheels
13 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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