2018 Chevrolet Equinox Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

82Engine complaints

21.1%Of all 389 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

SERVICE BRAKES112 · 28.8%

ENGINE82 · 21.1%

POWER TRAIN63 · 16.2%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM54 · 13.9%

Unspecified / other53 · 13.6%

Share of the 389 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox overview page.

What owners report

“WHEN I NEED TO ACCELERATE TO PASS A VEHICLE OR SPEED UP FROM A OFF OR ON RAMP, ENGINE LIGHT, ABS LIGHT, CHECK ESC LIGHT…”NHTSA complaint 11326163 — filed 05/27/2020

“I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND I GOT AN ERROR SAYING ENGINE POWER REDUCED, AND MY ENGINE CUT OUT, AND THEN RIGHT AFTER, I…”NHTSA complaint 11302206 — filed 01/27/2020

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED AND THE ENGINE SHUT OFF. ADDITIONALLY, WHEN THE…”NHTSA complaint 11202820 — filed 04/22/2019

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox have engine problems?

Engine is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox: 82 of 389 complaints on file (21.1%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox have in total?

389 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 22 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, 27 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.