2013 Chevrolet Equinox Visibility/wiper Problems
Owners have filed 144 complaints with NHTSA about visibility/wiper problems on the 2013 Chevrolet Equinox, 19% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 58,500 miles. The words owners use most often: “windshield wipers” (36% of reports).
- 144visibility/wiper complaints
- 58,500median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $490typical repair cost reported by owners
- 52%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Windshield wipers: mentioned in 52 of 144 complaints (36%)
- Wiper transmission: mentioned in 12 of 144 complaints (8%)
- Included visibility: mentioned in 8 of 144 complaints (6%)
- Failed function: mentioned in 8 of 144 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical visibility/wiper repair on the 2013 Chevrolet Equinox at $490, and half of them between $450 and $580.
Based on 7 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2016–2017), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do visibility/wiper problems happen?
Based on 84 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
None of the 144 complaints report a crash, fire or injury.
Chevrolet Equinox visibility/wiper complaints by model year
| Model year | Visibility/wiper complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Equinox | 4 | 5% | — |
| 2025 Equinox | 28 | 12% | — |
| 2024 Equinox | 5 | 6% | — |
| 2022 Equinox | 2 | 1% | — |
| 2021 Equinox | 2 | 2% | — |
| 2019 Equinox | 3 | 1% | 2,800 |
| 2018 Equinox | 11 | 3% | 13,100 |
| 2017 Equinox | 11 | 4% | 43,178 |
| 2016 Equinox | 114 | 29% | 70,000 |
| 2015 Equinox | 250 | 37% | 75,703 |
| 2014 Equinox | 167 | 30% | 80,000 |
| 2013 Equinox | 144 | 19% | 58,500 |
| 2012 Equinox | 121 | 18% | 94,000 |
| 2011 Equinox | 69 | 9% | 112,000 |
| 2010 Equinox | 132 | 17% | 100,000 |
| 2009 Equinox | 1 | 1% | 136,000 |
| 2008 Equinox | 4 | 1% | 95,000 |
| 2007 Equinox | 7 | 1% | 65,500 |
| 2006 Equinox | 34 | 5% | 96,369 |
| 2005 Equinox | 5 | 1% | 115,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists visibility/wiper for the 2013 Chevrolet Equinox. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
I was driving my car like usual and I almost reached home and my windshield vipers stopped working. I parked my car and checked it and the wipers are not working.
One of the wiper arms has failed entirely. The dealership we purchased it from (used) advised it was repaired, but it has failed nonetheless. Our 18 year old son drives this car and it is not safe. Based on other interactions with the dealership, we believe they may have "faked" the actual…
Was driving thru Atlanta at night in a rainstorm and without any warning my passenger side wiper totally quit. The driver side wiper was all I had. I had to cautiously keep driving in the very center of Atlanta. I do have the complete motor parts as I replaced it myself after buying the part from a…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2013 Chevrolet Equinoxs have visibility/wiper problems?
No. NHTSA has 144 owner complaints about visibility/wiper for the 2013 Chevrolet Equinox (19% of the 751 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Chevrolet Equinox visibility/wiper?
No recall currently lists visibility/wiper for this vehicle.
At what mileage do visibility/wiper problems start?
The median reported mileage is 58,500 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix visibility/wiper problems on the 2013 Chevrolet Equinox?
Owners report a typical cost of $490 (half paid between $450 and $580), from 7 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about visibility/wiper problems on the 2013 Chevrolet Equinox?
The most frequent phrase is “windshield wipers”, in 52 of 144 complaints, followed by “wiper transmission” (12).
Other 2013 Chevrolet Equinox problems
- Engine problems (412)
- Power Train problems (80)
- Electrical System problems (69)
See all 2013 Chevrolet Equinox problems or visibility/wiper problems across all Equinox years.