2018 Chevrolet Equinox · symptom sheet
Brakes failed to stop the car
- 28owner reports
- 70,000median miles
- 3involved a crash
Newest report Jun 17, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
28 of the 132 reports of brake wear on the 2018 Equinox describe brake failure.
Part of Brakes grind, pulse or wear early (132 reports) · also: brake booster failure
Tick what matches of 28 reports
Brake failure on other Equinox years
No other Equinox model year has enough reports of brake failure for a sheet of its own. See every Equinox year.
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the booster (7 reports).
Recalls and investigations
One recall on the brakes covers the 2018 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.
The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.
All 5 recalls on the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 64,000 and 107,000 miles, from the 12 reports that gave a mileage.
What owners wrote
“Vacuum pump failed and broke with no warning signs at all. After replacement now it will not start well and when it does I have lose off power. Lost brakes while driving on a country road and had to have it towed.”
Filed Aug 12, 2024
“lost brakes had to have a pump booster pipe sensor the pump broke inside of motor i read on the internet this has happened to a few people”
Filed Sep 3, 2023
“Vaccum pump brake failure while coming to a red-light. Lucky to avoid serious injury. Definitely put my children at risk! No warning lights or dash notices until after the incident. Vehicle was inspected two days prior.”
Filed Jan 2, 2023
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 3 of 28 reports involved a crash and 1 people were hurt. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.
File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation. How reports land on this sheet.
Guide Paid for this repair before a recall covered it? How recall reimbursement works
Other problems on this car
- Engine stalls or loses power while driving 39 reports
- Check engine light or misfire 35 reports