2018 Chevrolet Equinox Fuel System Problems
NHTSA lists 41 Fuel System complaints for the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox, 10% of its 408 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 41,000. A related recall (18V358000) covers a high pressure fuel pump and fuel pipe replacement.
- Fuel System complaints
- 41
- 10% of 408
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 2
- Injuries reported
- 4
- Median mileage
- 41,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical fuel system symptoms owners report
- Owners report the fuel gauge reads inaccurately, showing partial fullness or failing to register full even when the tank is topped off, sometimes stopping the pump early.
- Some owners describe the fuel gauge dropping to empty while a significant amount of usable fuel remains in the tank, creating a risk of misjudging remaining range.
- Owners report a fuel line failure while the vehicle was stationary, with fuel spilling onto the ground and the engine stalling without warning.
- One owner described a turbocharged diesel variant experiencing rapid power loss along with melting near the manifold and fuel injector pipes.
- Owners report the engine jerks or hesitates while idling or stopped at a light, with no clear cause identified by the dealer.
When 2018 Chevrolet Equinox fuel system complaints were filed
First complaint Dec 23, 2017, latest Sep 15, 2026.
Fuel System recalls for the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox
- NHTSA 18V358000May 31, 2018Fuel System895 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
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.
Risk: 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.
Fuel System complaints by Equinox model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are fuel system complaints on the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox?
- NHTSA lists 41 Fuel System complaints for the 2018 Equinox, making up 10% of the 408 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a fuel system recall for the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox?
- Yes. Recall 18V358000, filed May 31, 2018, covers the high pressure fuel pump and fuel pipe, which GM replaces free of charge.
- At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 41,000 at the time of failure for fuel system complaints on the 2018 Equinox.
- Have fuel system problems caused fires or crashes?
- NHTSA records show 2 fires, 1 crash, and 4 injuries linked to fuel system complaints on the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox.
- How does the 2018 Equinox compare to other years for fuel system complaints?
- The 2018 Equinox's fuel system share was 10% of complaints, higher than 2016 and 2017 (5% and 7%) but lower than 2021-2023, which ranged from 21% to 61%.