Component Record

Chevrolet Equinox 2018 Power Train Problems

66 distinct owners reported a power train problem on the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox - 16% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage66 complaints

66 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

17V516000Reported August 22, 2017 - 2,905 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on August 22, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 2,905 vehicles across all affected models.

20V668000Reported October 29, 2020 - 194,105 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on October 29, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 194,105 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Brakes134 Engine95 Electrical System61 Unknown Or Other57 Fuel and Propulsion System42 Driver Assistance and Stability Systems29

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.