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

NHTSA lists 67 electrical system complaints for the 2018 Equinox, making up 16% of the 408 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox electrical system?

No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this electrical system issue on the 2018 Equinox.

What is the most common electrical complaint on the 2018 Equinox?

The most frequently described issue is the infotainment screen getting stuck at full brightness, especially at night, which owners say dealers could not resolve.

At what mileage do electrical problems typically occur?

The median mileage at failure for electrical system complaints on the 2018 Equinox is 24,475 miles, though some owners reported issues within the first few hundred miles.

Did any electrical complaints involve fire or crashes?

NHTSA data shows 1 fire and 1 crash reported among the electrical system complaints for the 2018 Equinox, with no injuries.

2018 Chevrolet Equinox Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 67 electrical system complaints for the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox, 16% of its 408 total complaints that year. Owners most often described an infotainment screen stuck at full brightness at night, along with power lock failures, dead batteries, and one fire incident. No related recall is listed for this issue.

Electrical System complaints: 67; 16% of 408
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 24,475 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

The infotainment/LCD screen gets stuck in full daytime brightness mode, especially after using the backup camera, making nighttime driving difficult.
Screen brightness fails to respond to the physical dimmer dial or interior lighting controls, with dealers reportedly unable to fix it.
Power door locks stop responding to the key fob, interior buttons, or exterior handle, leaving manual interior operation as the only option.
A low battery indicator triggers stalling and failure to start, along with the vehicle failing to shift out of park until the battery is replaced.
One owner reported the vehicle smoking under the hood and catching fire while driving.
A side detection error activates on every startup even after the wiring harness was replaced, reportedly affecting fuel economy.

When 2018 Chevrolet Equinox electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 9, 2017, latest Sep 16, 2026.

67 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2017 to Sep 2026; peak Mar 2018 (3).

Electrical System recalls for the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Equinox model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201083 (11%)
201175 (10%)
201274 (11%)
201373 (10%)
201448 (9%)
201546 (7%)
201626 (7%)
201721 (8%)
201867 (16%)
201947 (16%)
202045 (15%)
202120 (21%)
202222 (13%)
202312 (13%)
202418 (23%)
202584 (37%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical system complaints does the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox have?: NHTSA lists 67 electrical system complaints for the 2018 Equinox, making up 16% of the 408 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox electrical system?: No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this electrical system issue on the 2018 Equinox.
What is the most common electrical complaint on the 2018 Equinox?: The most frequently described issue is the infotainment screen getting stuck at full brightness, especially at night, which owners say dealers could not resolve.
At what mileage do electrical problems typically occur?: The median mileage at failure for electrical system complaints on the 2018 Equinox is 24,475 miles, though some owners reported issues within the first few hundred miles.
Did any electrical complaints involve fire or crashes?: NHTSA data shows 1 fire and 1 crash reported among the electrical system complaints for the 2018 Equinox, with no injuries.