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2018 Chevrolet Equinox Premier AWD

The 2018 Chevrolet Equinox Premier AWD is a 170-hp 1.5-liter turbocharged inline-4 with a hydra-matic 6t40 6-speed automatic and all-wheel drive. It starts at $34,500 MSRP and is rated at 26 mpg combined.

It makes 170 horsepower and 203 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 24 mpg city and 30 mpg highway (26 mpg combined).

The Equinox measures 183.1 inches long on a 107.3-inch wheelbase.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSUV
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$34,500
MSRP with Destination$35,495
Destination Charge$995
Engine
Engine Type1.5L Turbo DOHC DI I4
Displacement1.5 L
Horsepower170 hp
Torque203 lb-ft
ValvetrainDOHC, 4 valves/cylinder
Bore and Stroke74 x 86.6
Injection TypeDirect injection
Drivetrain
Drive TypeAll-wheel drive
Transmission
TransmissionHydra-Matic 6T40 6-speed automatic
Final Drive3.87
Fuel Economy
City24 MPG
Highway30 MPG
Combined26 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular unleaded
Suspension
Front SuspensionMacPherson strut with specifically tuned coil springs and direct-acting stabilizer bar
Rear SuspensionFour-link independent rear suspension
Dimensions & Weight
Length183.1 in
Width72.6 in
Height65.4 in
Wheelbase107.3 in
Front Track62.2 in
Rear Track62.2 in

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall ★★★★★
Frontal crash ★★★★★
Side crash ★★★★★
Rollover ★★★★★ (16.4 % risk)
Tested variant: 2018 Chevrolet Equinox SUV AWD Later Release
Other tested variants (3)
  • 2018 Chevrolet Equinox SUV AWD Early Release: 4 ★ overall
  • 2018 Chevrolet Equinox SUV FWD Later Release: 5 ★ overall
  • 2018 Chevrolet Equinox SUV FWD Early Release: 4 ★ overall

Recalls

5 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2018 Chevrolet EQUINOX. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Oct 29, 2020 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Terrain, 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, 2019-2020 Buick Encore, Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, Chevrolet Blazer and GMC Acadia, and 2020 Cadillac XT6 vehicles. The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts.

Consequence: Missing bolts on the start-stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission oil leak and may progress to a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the start-stop transmission accumulator and replace it if any bolts are missing, free of charge. The recall began December 15, 2020. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick Customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N202313440.

NHTSA campaign 20V668000

Aug 30, 2018 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Equinox, Impala, Cruze, Volt and Bolt EV vehicles, GMC Terrain vehicles, Buick Lacrosse and Regal vehicles, Cadillac XTS and XTS Professional vehicles and 2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.

Consequence: A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18279.

NHTSA campaign 18V576000

May 31, 2018 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 GMC Acadia, 2018 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The high pressure fuel pump may detach from its mounting flange, possibly resulting in the pump damaging the high pressure fuel line.

Consequence: A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump, and high pressure fuel pipe, free of charge. The recall began July 2, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18188.

NHTSA campaign 18V358000

Apr 19, 2018 · VISIBILITY

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Equinox vehicles. The driver and front passenger door window glass may not be properly tempered. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 205, "Glazing Materials."

Consequence: If the glass is not tempered properly, and the window is broken, the glass can break into large pieces, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the glass in the front doors, free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 18136.

NHTSA campaign 18V252000

Aug 22, 2017 · POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles and 2017-2018 GMC Acadia vehicles. The right front intermediate driveshaft may fracture and separate while driving.

Consequence: If the front right intermediate drive shaft assembly separates while driving, the vehicle will lose propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. If the assembly separates while parked on a grade, without the park brake engaged, the vehicle may move unintentionally, increasing the risk of a vehicle roll-away.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the right front intermediate drive shaft assembly, free of charge. The recall began August 25, 2017. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 17329.

NHTSA campaign 17V516000

410 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2018 Chevrolet EQUINOX

Owner Complaints

410 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2018 Chevrolet EQUINOX (23 mention a crash, 4 a fire, 17 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Service Brakes132
Engine86
Power Train66
Electrical System61
Unknown Or Other56
Fuel/Propulsion System33
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Oct 15, 2026 · Visibility
“The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving at 30 MPH with the contact seated in the front passenger seat, the contact attempted to open the…”
Oct 7, 2026 · Unknown Or Other
“start-stop accumulator is leaking fluid on transmission. Fluid coming from bolts and gasket area.”
Sep 23, 2026 · Power Train
“Complete and sudden failure of Transmission involving the clutches (clutches are burned up inside the transmission). No warning or dash lights. Confirmed by mechanic and the solution is transmission…”
Sep 16, 2026 · Electrical System
“Chevrolet 2018 Equinox with 2.0L has a fail for no OBD communication. The vehicle was take to two separate Smog Local State Inspections; however, the vehicle failed to communicate with the system. I…”
Sep 15, 2026 · Fuel/Propulsion System
“My 2018 Chevrolet Equinox 1.5L developed an active gasoline leak. After the vehicle is cranked/started, gasoline begins leaking from underneath the front/engine area and forms a visible puddle on the…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2018 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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