2018 Chevrolet Equinox Electrical System Problems
NHTSA component category: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How electrical system ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 389 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox overview page.
What owners report
“I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE I JUNE 28TH OF 2018. I HAVE HAD TO TAKE IT INTO THE SHOP AT LEAST THREE TIMES WITH COMPLAINTS OF…”NHTSA complaint 11323025 — filed 05/02/2020
“THE CONTACT'S PARENTS OWNS A 2018 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS…”NHTSA complaint 11315566 — filed 03/02/2020
“WHILE DRIVING ON I-95 IN PALM BEACH COUNTY FLORIDA, IN HEAVY TRAFFIC, I CAME TO A STOP AND THE CAR AUTOMATICALLY SHUT OFF. THIS IS…”NHTSA complaint 11310438 — filed 02/20/2020
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Electrical System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox have electrical system problems?
Electrical System is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox: 54 of 389 complaints on file (13.9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox have in total?
389 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 22 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, 27 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's electrical system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
