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Service bulletins for the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

1338 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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PIP4902P2022-02-14. Service bulletin. COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that General Motors Technical Assistance Center may ask for Global Diagnostic System 2 Session Log. Technician will need use Global Diagnostic System 2 to send the session logs to General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance on the vehicle in question.
PIP5632F2022-02-14. Service bulletin. ENGINE. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that General Motors Technical Assistance Center may ask for Global Diagnostic System 2 Session Log. Technician will need use Global Diagnostic System 2 to send the session logs to General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance on the vehicle in question.
PIP4723F2022-02-14. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
PIC6048N2022-02-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN; STEERING; AIR BAGS; LANE DEPARTURE; BACK OVER PREVENTION. This Preliminary Information communicates to the technician that some customers may comment on the operation of their haptic seat during a Lane Keep Assist event. Lane Keep Assist works differently than Lane Departure Warning. The Lane Keep Assist icon is solid amber, Forward Camera Module is actively commanding a torque to Electronic Power Steering. This means that the driver should also feel some feedback from the steering wheel. No Chimes or haptic in the seat. Lane Keep Assist icon is flashing amber; Forward Camera Module is actively commanding torque to Electronic Power Steering. This will also be accompanied with Lane Departure Warning chimes and haptic in the seat feedback based on the setting chosen in the vehicle settings. This will take place when the vehicle has crossed lane marking by (40 cm) or (15.75 in).
PIP58352022-02-14. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. This Preliminary information communicates the possibility of increased brake pedal effort due to vacuum pump failure
18239012022-02-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; AIR BAGS; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM); EXTERIOR LIGHTING. Emissions Recall. General Motors has decided to conduct a Voluntary Emission Recall involving certain vehicles, equipped with 4-cylinder engines (RPO LHN, LEX, L3A, LYX, LKN, LE2, LCV or LTG). On some vehicles, an electrical connection in the circuit board may fail in the engine control module. If this occurs, a malfunction indicator lamp (MIL), such as the Check Engine Light may illuminate. Replace the Engine Control Module (ECM).
N2123455402022-02-07. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Emission Recall. General Motors has decided to conduct a voluntary emission recall involving certain vehicles, equipped with a 2.0L engine. The Engine Control Module (ECM) in these vehicles may not respond to test tools with the correct Calibration Verification Number (CVN). If not corrected, this could result in a failure of an emissions Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) test or prevent a service technician from confirming that the appropriate program data is in the ECM. Dealers are to reprogram the Engine Control Module (ECM) with corrected software.
18239 Dealer Mes2022-02-07. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Emission Recall. Customer Mailing completed September 4, 2018.
18239 012022-02-07. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Emissions Recall. General Motors has decided to conduct a Voluntary Emission Recall involving certain vehicles, equipped with 4-cylinder engines (RPO LHN, LEX, L3A, LYX, LKN, LE2, LCV or LTG). On some vehicles, an electrical connection in the circuit board may fail in the engine control module. If this occurs, a malfunction indicator lamp (MIL), such as the Check Engine Light may illuminate. Replace the Engine Control Module (ECM).
PIP5628E2022-01-24. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308 and/or P050D
030310007K2022-01-03. Service bulletin. TIRES; WHEELS. This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Tire/Wheel Characteristics (Vibration, Balance, Shake, Flat Spotting) of GM Original Equipment Tires.
030091001H2022-01-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:VEHICLE CONTROLS:STEERING. This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure, when diagnosing vibration concerns.
21NA2682021-12-27. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. This service bulletin provides diagnostic/repair information to correct customer concerns of a Crank No Start or Extended Crank, Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated.
21NA2552021-12-27. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:COIL:SPARK PLUGS; ENGINE. This service bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of an Engine Misfire, Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated - DTC P0300 Set.
21NA1072021-12-27. Service bulletin. ENGINE; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of the Service Engine Soon Lamp Illuminated and/or Service Brake Assist Message Displayed, with DTC P0557 Stored.
19NA1042021-12-27. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT. This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians and customers on steam/vapor coming from the front grille or radiator area.
20NA1322021-12-20. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for battery testing and warranty replacements.
20NA1102021-12-20. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. This service bulletin advises the technician on what to do if the DEF pump has been replaced and perform a leak test to prime the pump.
18NA0732021-12-20. Service bulletin. ENGINE. This service bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist service personnel as a guideline to perform necessary engine repairs and prevent unnecessary engine replacement.
PIP5812C2021-12-13. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ENGINE. This Preliminary information communicates the possibility of dtc p0299 p0234 setting due to oil/moisture cndensate freezing in Turbocharger Wastegate Regulator Solenoid Valve (TCV) during cold weather driving
PIP5812B2021-10-25. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER. This Preliminary information communicates the possibility of dtc p0299 p0234 setting due to oil/moisture cndensate freezing in Turbocharger Wastegate Regulator Solenoid Valve (TCV) during cold weather driving
PIT4916K2021-10-25. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have may a helicopter type noise when a rear window is lowered. This is a normal characteristic of this vehicle, but the concern can be minimized by lowering a front door glass approximately 1 to 2 inches.
PIP5651F2021-09-13. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; POWER TRAIN. This Preliminary information communicates the possibility of the charge air cooler pipe connection becoming disconnected from the throttle body causing a reduced power issue and one or more of the following trouble codes P0172, P0299, P0101, P0506, P1101.
PIT3099U2021-09-13. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about installing General Motors Accessory parts/kits. Technicians should refer to Service Information for information regarding most accessories. Technicians may also contact PARTECH and/or the Techline Customer Support Center for additional support.
PIP5651E2021-09-13. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; POWER TRAIN. This Preliminary information communicates the possibility of the charge air cooler pipe connection becoming disconnected from the throttle body causing a reduced power issue and one or more of the following trouble codes P0172, P0299, P0101, P0506, P1101.

The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.