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2018 Chevrolet Equinox fuel system problems

The 2018 Chevrolet Equinox has 41 fuel system complaints filed with NHTSA — 7% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

41

Fuel System complaints

7%

Share of year

1

Crash-involved

1

Related recalls

Fuel System complaints by year

Related recalls

18V358000Fuel SystemMay 31, 2018 · 895 units

Defect

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.

Common questions

How many fuel system complaints does the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox have?

NHTSA has 41 complaints about the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox fuel system — 7% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox fuel system?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the fuel system: 18V358000.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.