2018 Chevrolet Equinox service brakes, hydraulic problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake vacuum pump failed to operate as needed and caused the brake pedal to become firm. The message "Service Brake Assist" was displayed. The dealer was contacted, and the vehicle was…”
filed Jul 28, 2026
“The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the Service Brake Assist warning light illuminated, and the brake pedal became difficult to depress. The contact exited the first available exit and coasted to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the…”
filed Aug 19, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form…Campaign 18V576000 · Aug 30, 2018
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Equinox years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Equinox | 2 | 3% |
| 2025 Equinox | 1 | 0% |
| 2024 Equinox | 2 | 3% |
| 2023 Equinox | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 Equinox | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 Equinox | 12 | 4% |
| 2019 Equinox | 13 | 4% |
| 2017 Equinox | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 Equinox | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 Equinox | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 Equinox | 1 | 0% |
| 2012 Equinox | 1 | 0% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.