How many Structure & Body complaints does the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox have?

NHTSA lists 23 Structure & Body complaints for the 2018 Equinox, which is about 6% of its 408 total complaints that model year.

Is there a recall related to Structure & Body issues on the 2018 Equinox?

Yes. Recall 18V252000, reported April 19, 2018, covers front door window glass that may not be properly tempered. GM dealers replace the glass free of charge.

At what mileage do Structure & Body problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure among reported cases is 17,118 miles.

Did any 2018 Equinox Structure & Body complaints involve crashes or injuries?

Yes. Among the 23 complaints in this area, NHTSA records 1 crash and 3 injuries, with no fires reported.

2018 Chevrolet Equinox Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA lists 23 Structure & Body complaints for the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox, about 6% of its 408 total complaints, higher than most other model years. A related recall covers improperly tempered front door window glass. Median mileage at failure was 17,118.

Structure & Body complaints: 23; 6% of 408
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 3
Median mileage: 17,118 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

Panoramic sunroofs shattered or exploded without impact while driving, sometimes accompanied by a loud bang.
Rear door latches failed, leaving the door stuck shut and unable to open from inside or outside.
Power driver seats slid backward or forward unexpectedly while underway, at times pinning the driver against the wheel or pedals.
Side mirrors moved out of position on their own during driving, creating blind spots.
A rear body panel above the bumper tore off at highway speed with no collision involved.
Windshields were reported as not properly sealed, and sunroof/privacy screen motors stopped working after repeated repairs.

When 2018 Chevrolet Equinox body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 6, 2018, latest May 25, 2025.

23 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2018 to May 2025; peak Jan 2019 (2).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox

NHTSA 18V252000Apr 19, 2018Structure & Body379 vehicles
Structure:emergency:escape/egress/exit
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Equinox vehicles. The driver and front passenger door window glass may not be properly tempered. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 205, "Glazing Materials."
Risk: If the glass is not tempered properly, and the window is broken, the glass can break into large pieces, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the glass in the front doors, free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 18136.

Structure & Body complaints by Equinox model year

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

201034 (4%)
201123 (3%)
201231 (5%)
201313 (2%)
201410 (2%)
201514 (2%)
20167 (2%)
20175 (2%)
201823 (6%)
20198 (3%)
20209 (3%)
20217 (7%)
20225 (3%)
20233 (3%)
20244 (5%)
20253 (1%)

Frequently asked questions

How many Structure & Body complaints does the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox have?: NHTSA lists 23 Structure & Body complaints for the 2018 Equinox, which is about 6% of its 408 total complaints that model year.
Is there a recall related to Structure & Body issues on the 2018 Equinox?: Yes. Recall 18V252000, reported April 19, 2018, covers front door window glass that may not be properly tempered. GM dealers replace the glass free of charge.
At what mileage do Structure & Body problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure among reported cases is 17,118 miles.
Did any 2018 Equinox Structure & Body complaints involve crashes or injuries?: Yes. Among the 23 complaints in this area, NHTSA records 1 crash and 3 injuries, with no fires reported.