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2018 Chevrolet Equinox
Common Problems

Ranked from 138 federal NHTSA complaints and 1 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

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High severity
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Medium
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Low

5 Common Problems

Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.

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  1. 1

    Brake Booster Vacuum Pump Failure

    92complaints
    High severityBrakes

    The brake booster vacuum pump failed, causing the brake pedal to become hard and ineffective.

    $500–$1,300est. brake booster replacement · 2–5 hrs labor
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    Related recall: 18V576000

  2. 2

    Stop-Start System Communication Errors

    35complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    Communication errors between the stop-start system and the vehicle's electronics lead to erratic behavior.

    $150–$900est. stop-start system diagnosis · 1–4 hrs labor
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  3. 3

    Engine Stall and Power Reduction

    26complaints
    High severityEngine

    The engine has stalled and the power has been reduced, often accompanied by a check engine light.

    $150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs labor
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  4. 4

    Battery Issues

    8complaints
    Low severityElectrical

    The battery repeatedly fails, requiring frequent replacements and causing the vehicle to shut off unexpectedly.

  5. 5

    Stop-Start System Malfunction

    8complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    The stop-start system malfunctions, causing the engine to shut off unexpectedly while driving.

    $150–$900est. stop-start system diagnosis · 1–4 hrs labor
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Other years & sources

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Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.