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Engine All engines 1.5L Turbo
Oil Filters Maintenance Fluids Parts Torque Value Costs Recalls TSBs The 2018 Chevrolet Equinox takes 0W-20 Full Synthetic with a total capacity of 4.2 quarts (filter included). You’ll need a 15mm socket for the drain plug, torqued to 25 Nm. The OEM oil filter is the ACDelco PF64, with 2 compatible alternatives listed below. Note: this vehicle has 5 active recalls — check the recalls section below. Below you’ll find complete maintenance specs, fluid capacities, parts, and links to buy what you need.
Data last verified: May 14, 2026
Quick DIY Tips for the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox Torque your drain plug to 25 Nm (18 ft-lbs) to avoid leaks or stripped threads. Using the OEM filter (ACDelco PF64) is recommended for warranty compliance. Always use 0W-20 Full Synthetic as specified by Chevrolet — using the wrong viscosity can void your powertrain warranty. Check the maintenance schedule below for your next service interval.
Maintenance schedule Choose interval 5,000 miles 7,500 miles 10,000 miles 15,000 miles 20,000 miles 30,000 miles 50,000 miles 60,000 miles 90,000 miles 100,000 miles Select a mileage interval above to see scheduled maintenance items.
Safety recalls5 17V516000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles and 2017-2018 GMC Acadia vehicles. The right front intermediate driveshaft may fracture and separate while driving.
18V252000
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."
18V358000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 GMC Acadia, 2018 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The high pressure fuel pump may detach from its mounting flange, possibly resulting in the pump damaging the high pressure fuel line.
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Technical Service Bulletins1041 All categories TIRES EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL ENGINE VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR:CRITICAL FASTENERS EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING STRUCTURE SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER ELECTRICAL SYSTEM POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE SERVICE BRAKES ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PRESSURE/TEMPERATURE SENSOR VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY VISIBILITY EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY POWER TRAIN WHEELS EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL SUSPENSION VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:BLINDSPOT:SENSORS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:COIL:HIGH TENSION/SPARK PLUG WIRES EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ACCESSORY GENERATOR:CONTROLS ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:VEHICLE CONTROLS:STEERING ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM) AIR BAGS BACK OVER PREVENTION SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS UNKNOWN OR OTHER SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:FILTER/SCREEN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:SENSORS TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT EXTERIOR LIGHTING FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY TIRES:SIDEWALL SEAT BELTS EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) STEERING SEATS FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM VISIBILITY/WIPER FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING STRUCTURE:BODY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:TANK ASSEMBLY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS, PEDALS AND LINKAGES FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS PARKING BRAKE POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES LANE DEPARTURE STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION TIRES:TREAD/BELT ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
PIT3271K TIRES 2020-11-11
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed for the vehicle in question and its applications. Technician should not use the information that is provided by the antilock braking system tire size selection.
PIC6208E EQUIPMENT 2020-11-16
This Preliminary information communicates that when a customer or technician attempts to add a new transmitter to a vehicle following the adding transmitters without Service Programming System procedure the procedure will not complete and a message "Remote Learn Pending" will be displayed on the Driver Information Center. In the past to perform the new transmitter procedure only one previously learned transmitter was required but this is no longer the case. Now, two previously learned transmitters are required to be placed into the cup holder and then the new transmitter to be programmed placed in the transmitter pocket. If this new procedure is not followed, the "adding transmitters without Service Programming System" cannot be performed. The technician will be forced to add a transmitter using Service Programming System.
PIT5074N EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL 2020-11-19
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads. The J-35616-64B is the latest test probe released for checking tension or probing the .64 series terminals. The test probe terminal has been released in the terminal repair kit (J-38125-620H) located in Lear Tray 7 part number 963716-2. There are 5 terminated leads in a package part number is 13505346, which can be ordered through your normal General Motors Customer Care and Aftersales parts channel.
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