2018 Chevrolet Equinox safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
★★★★★
NHTSA overall rating (5/5)
22
complaints reporting a crash
4
complaints reporting fire
5
safety recall campaigns
NHTSA 5-star crash test ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★ (4/5) |
Tested: 2018 Chevrolet Equinox SUV FWD Later Release
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 16 report injuries (27 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2018 Chevrolet Equinox vehicles were involved in 209 fatal crashes with 121 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Fire riskStart/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts · Oct 29, 2020
- Crash riskRear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets… · Aug 30, 2018
- Fire riskHigh pressure fuel pump may detach from its mounting flange, possibly resulting… · May 31, 2018
- Crash riskDriver and front passenger door window glass may not be properly tempered · Apr 19, 2018
- Crash riskRight front intermediate driveshaft may fracture and separate while driving · Aug 22, 2017