2013 Chevrolet Equinox Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Equinox years
- Far more complaints than other years 3rd of 22 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 4 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 751 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Chevrolet Equinox. That ranks 3rd out of 22 Equinox model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (412 complaints, 55%), typically at around 91,918 miles. Complaints mention 20 crashes, 5 fires, 20 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 751owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 20complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2013 Chevrolet Equinox problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine problems | 412 | 55% | 91,918 | “oil consumption” (26%) | $4,800 |
| Visibility/wiper problems | 144 | 19% | 58,500 | “windshield wipers” (36%) | $490 |
| Power Train problems | 80 | 11% | 84,000 | “oil consumption” (18%) | — |
| Electrical System problems | 69 | 9% | 35,264 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 63 | 8% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 43 | 6% | 95,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 25 | 3% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 20 | 3% | 87,600 | — | — |
| Steering | 19 | 3% | 71,123 | — | — |
| Visibility | 19 | 3% | 44,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 12 | 2% | 14,693 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 12 | 2% | 59,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 11 | 1% | 19,200 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 10 | 1% | 103,294 | — | — |
| Suspension | 9 | 1% | 103,785 | — | — |
| Tires | 8 | 1% | 27,948 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 7 | 1% | 57,125 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 7 | 1% | 58,900 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 5 | 1% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 5 | 1% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 0% | 74,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 0% | 44,435 | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 0% | 12,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 0% | 22,549 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2013 Chevrolet Equinox recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor
Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the ball joints in the windshield wiper module may corrode and wear over time, possibly resulting in one or both of the windshield wipers becoming inoperative.
Risk: Inoperative windshield wipers may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: GM will notify owners, dealers will repair the AIP-hole, inspect and, if necessary, replace the front wiper module, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2017. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 25302.
Electrical system:ignition; power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Buick Verano and 2016 Chevrolet Malibu as the electronic park lock lever may allow the ignition key to be removed without the transmission being in PARK. Also, certain 2013 Buick Encore, 2011 Buick Regal, 2013-2014 Buick Verano, 2011-2016 Chevrolet Cruze, 2010-2013 Chevrolet Equinox 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu, and 2011-2013 GMC Terrain vehicles may have been serviced with similar defective replacement electronic park lock levers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
Risk: If the key is removed without the transmission in PARK, the vehicle may rollaway as occupants are exiting, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the key cylinder lock housing, free of charge. The recall began on October 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick 1-800-521-7300, and GMC 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 50490 and 50491.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle and the ABS warning light was illuminated. The warranty company was contacted by phone and made aware of the failure. The vehicle was…
We changed the external fuel pump, we changed the oil cap to the vented oil cap, We changed the oil 2x within 2 days, once trying to get it by until we could get the new fuel pump on,and once directly after and still had issues. Losing power and getting stranded while trying to cross a busy highway…
225/65/r17 Side wall blew out on me tire pressure system did not let me know . I had to sweave to miss oncoming traffic
225/r17 Pressure system did not alert the other driver of liss of pressure blew out side i recked into her
My 2013 Equinox is experiencing the excessive oil loss without warning..this led to transmission..engine..timing failure. The car loses power jerks at slower speeds it sounds horrible and has cost a lot of money for repairs. Still donât know if it will last much longer. This is a burden on my…
Other Chevrolet Equinox years
← 2012 Equinox · 2014 Equinox →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Equinox | 73 | 1 |
| 2025 Equinox | 235 | 0 |
| 2024 Equinox | 80 | 1 |
| 2023 Equinox | 98 | 3 |
| 2022 Equinox | 183 | 6 |
| 2021 Equinox | 99 | 4 |
| 2020 Equinox | 314 | 4 |
| 2019 Equinox | 305 | 4 |
| 2018 Equinox | 409 | 5 |
| 2017 Equinox | 276 | 0 |
| 2016 Equinox | 398 | 1 |
| 2015 Equinox | 680 | 2 |
| 2014 Equinox | 548 | 1 |
| 2013 | 751 | 2 |
| 2012 Equinox | 685 | 3 |
| 2011 Equinox | 782 | 3 |
| 2010 Equinox | 784 | 3 |
| 2009 Equinox | 94 | 0 |
| 2008 Equinox | 370 | 0 |
| 2007 Equinox | 685 | 4 |
| 2006 Equinox | 695 | 0 |
| 2005 Equinox | 638 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Chevrolet Equinox?
Owners most often report engine, visibility/wiper, power train problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 412 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Chevrolet Equinox?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2013 Chevrolet Equinox a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Equinox model years, the 2013 has far more complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.