2018 Chevrolet Equinox Premier AWD
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- Photo: 2022 Chevrolet Equinox LT, front right, 08-07-2024 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: CHEVROLET EQUINOX THIRD GENERATION China (6) by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Chevrolet Equinox 2017 CUV Side Front by Alistair Fernandez, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2022 Chevrolet Equinox LT AWD in Seaglass Blue Metallic, rear left, 2025-05-17 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2023 Chevrolet Equinox interior by deathpallie325, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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 Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $34,500 |
| MSRP with Destination | $35,495 |
| Destination Charge | $995 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.5L Turbo DOHC DI I4 |
| Displacement | 1.5 L |
| Horsepower | 170 hp |
| Torque | 203 lb-ft |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 4 valves/cylinder |
| Bore and Stroke | 74 x 86.6 |
| Injection Type | Direct injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Hydra-Matic 6T40 6-speed automatic |
| Final Drive | 3.87 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 24 MPG |
| Highway | 30 MPG |
| Combined | 26 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson strut with specifically tuned coil springs and direct-acting stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | Four-link independent rear suspension |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 183.1 in |
| Width | 72.6 in |
| Height | 65.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.3 in |
| Front Track | 62.2 in |
| Rear Track | 62.2 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (16.4 % risk) |
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
| Service Brakes | 132 |
| Engine | 86 |
| Power Train | 66 |
| Electrical System | 61 |
| Unknown Or Other | 56 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 33 |
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.