2018 Chevrolet Equinox Service Brakes Problems
- 10
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 10 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 5 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine · Service Brakes
I was driving down the highway and i got an error saying engine power reduced, and my engine cut out, and then right after, i got an error saying brake assist on, and my brakes felt like a brick when i tried to push them. I made it to the emergency lane on the hwy, and pushed my brakes really hard and then put the parking brake on. After getting it towed to the closest dealership, the service advisor told me this is…
ODI 11302206
Power Train · Service Brakes
Brakes grabs,makes loud scrubbing noise when applied to slow down,stop,or turn.sound like right front end rods going to break, and feels like brakes slipping, and not wanting to stop at times.
ODI 11259023
Service Brakes
I was traveling 70+mph on a freeway and i went to slow down for a speed limit change for road construction. I couldn't push down on the brakes!! Thankfully there wasn't anyone in front of me! I was able to put on my hazard lights and coast while pushing as hard as i could on the brakes. I made in to an off ramp and was able to slow down enough to stop and throw it in park and e-brake it. This could have ended very…
ODI 11252918
Service Brakes
I am driving down the highway when i get a warning saying service brakes. I went to hit my brakes and i had none at all! I almost hit a car because it was getting off the ramp and hit its brakes. I had to go over to the side of the road to keep from hitting it. I found out that the brake vacuum pump went out. I know that gm is doing a investigation on this. My car is now at the dealership getting repaired. I don't…
ODI 11205740
Service Brakes
The vehicle was parked on a grade. The vehicle was on with gear in park position, without the park brake engaged, when the vehicle unintentionally rolled-away. The vehicle rolled out of control hitting another parked vehicle and fixed object.
Crash reported
ODI 11171922
Service Brakes
Brakes on the 2018 equinox are too sensitive, when applied they cause occupants to lunge forward.we thought they would wear in but after several thousands of miles they are still the same.we talked to dealership, mcdaniels and service manager about this but they said it's like the other equinox. Called gm customer care and corporate office but they didn't care to follow up. Technician said yes they have to be…
ODI 11173092
Air Bags · Service Brakes
Takata recall, i was turning into the left turn lane, when i applied the brakes the brake peddle was locked and i could not apply pressure to stop. I continued to apply pressure to the brake, but it continued to be locked. When i hit the car in front of me the airbags did not inflate. When the car stopped the brakes continued to be locked. When the officers arrived they looked at the brake peddle and they were still…
Crash reported · 3 injuries
ODI 11078811
Service Brakes
I bought my car to be dinghy towed. That means the car is pulled behind a motorhome with all 4 wheels on the ground.my first problem was the battery was dying when it was being towed. My next problem was that the brakes locked up when it was being towed causing the rear tires to be ground down past the tread into the belt section of the tires.if another motorist hadn't warned me i would have had 2 blowouts in the…
ODI 11073587
Service Brakes
I have my 2018 awd equinox 3 weeks and 800 miles. Service brake assist displays on the info-center. Brakes are constantly grinding and inconsistent. Sometimes the brakes engage hard with normal pressure on the brake pedal causing the car to come to a serious and unexpected abrupt stop. This can cause a rear end collision. Other times it feels like the car is not going to stop and immediate and additional pressure…
ODI 11063276
Service Brakes
This vehicle was sold as having a tow pkg with the capability of pulling a 3500 lb trailer. There is no brake harness available on this car (a separate cab brake control is a legal requirement in every state based on tow loads, michigan is 3000 lbs.) dealership acknowledges they can't locate it, we have a complaint filed with gm 8-3144268897 i feel this is definitely a safety issue which could cause a crash or…
ODI 11019976
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2018 Chevrolet Equinox.
Catalog fitment does not by itself prove OEM-equivalent compatibility.