Trim Report

Chevrolet Equinox L2018

Includes:EQUINOX|L

L Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$3,400
$3K–$23K
1,214 listings100,041 avg miles
ACTIV
From$24,990
3,050 listings|$25K–$44K
LS
From$550
3,453 listings|$550–$31K
LT
From$575
31,172 listings|$575–$78K
LTZ
From$800
333 listings|$800–$19K
Premier
From$3,900
1,779 listings|$4K–$42K
RS
From$9,900
7,423 listings|$10K–$64K
Sport
From$5,995
2 listings|$6K–$6K
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Chevrolet Equinox Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2018 Chevrolet Equinox trims

Elevated

Federal safety data shows 1 recalls and 376 complaints for the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox, a elevated safety profile overall. Check the known issues section below for the most common problem areas.

1
Recalls
376
Complaints
22
Crashes
4
Fires
Recall Findings
18V2520002018-19-04
VISIBILITY

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."

If the glass is not tempered properly, and the window is broken, the glass can break into large pieces, increasing the risk of injury.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Of 376 issues reported over 1 model years, service brakes problems are the most common for the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox. A pre-purchase inspection should focus here first.

01Service Brakes59
02Power Train28
03Unknown Or Other26
04Engine23
05Fuel/propulsion System15
376 total across 1 model years (2018–2018)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Chevrolet Equinox Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2018 Chevrolet Equinox trims

24–32mpg combined
·
22-28city
·
28-39hwy
·
$1,550-$2,400/yr

The 2018 Chevrolet Equinox delivers 24 to 32 MPG combined across 6 powertrain combinations. If fuel cost matters to you, pay attention to engine and drivetrain. The spread is significant.

By Trim
Equinox AWD - Automatic 6-spd
32mpg
1.6L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel DriveDiesel
28 city38 hwy~$1,750/yr6/10 Average
Equinox FWD - Automatic 6-spd
32mpg
1.6L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel DriveDiesel
28 city39 hwy~$1,750/yr6/10 Average
Equinox FWD - Automatic 6-spd
28mpg
1.5L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
26 city32 hwy~$1,550/yr6/10 Average
Equinox AWD - Automatic 6-spd
26mpg
1.5L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
24 city30 hwy~$1,700/yr5/10 Average
Equinox FWD - Automatic 9-spd
25mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
22 city29 hwy~$2,300/yr5/10 Average
Equinox AWD - Automatic 9-spd
24mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
22 city28 hwy~$2,400/yr5/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

2018 Chevrolet Equinox L FAQ

Trim-specific pricing and feature questions

How does the L compare to other Chevrolet Equinox trims?

the L sits in a specific spot in the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox lineup. Compare pricing across all trims on the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox L?

The L shares its core mechanicals with other Chevrolet Equinox trims, so major service intervals are similar. Watch for service brakes issues, the most commonly reported problem area. There are 1 recall to verify before purchase. The 2018 model page has the details.

What are the best years for the Chevrolet Equinox L?

The best model year for the Chevrolet Equinox L comes down to the price-to-mileage ratio. Compare all years on the Chevrolet Equinox overview.

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