2018 Chevrolet Equinox vehicle speed control problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the vehicle speed control on the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I own a 2018 Chevrolet Equinox with a 1.5L engine. While driving with my children in the vehicle, the car experienced a sudden and frightening failure. The engine began malfunctioning, and after inspection, my mechanic and the repair shop confirmed damage to the vacuum pump, broken engine pieces…”
filed Sep 23, 2025
“1st Incident: Code P2138 - Accelerator Pedal Sensor In March of 2024 - driving on highway dashboard warning lights illuminated(traction control & reduced engine power) vehicle went into limp mode putting my family & I in danger due to traffic volume and speed on highway. Had to drive on berm at…”
filed Jun 28, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Vehicle Speed Control problems in other Equinox years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Equinox | 1 | 2% |
| 2025 Equinox | 6 | 3% |
| 2024 Equinox | 5 | 7% |
| 2023 Equinox | 2 | 2% |
| 2022 Equinox | 2 | 1% |
| 2020 Equinox | 12 | 4% |
| 2019 Equinox | 12 | 4% |
| 2017 Equinox | 7 | 3% |
| 2016 Equinox | 9 | 2% |
| 2015 Equinox | 13 | 2% |
| 2014 Equinox | 18 | 3% |
| 2013 Equinox | 12 | 2% |
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.