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 scheduled for a diagnostic test by the warranty company. The vehicle was taken to the certified service center, where it was diagnosed with front passenger-side wheel bearing failure. The contact stated that while the vehicle was being repaired, the contact was informed that the subframe of the vehicle was rusted. In addition, the contact was informed that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The vehicle was not repaired. The warranty company inspected the vehicle and confirmed the failure. The manufacturer was contacted by phone and made aware of the failure. The contact was informed that the repair was not the responsibility of the manufacturer. The failure mileage was approximately 168,000.
The worst 2013 Chevrolet Equinox problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Engine420
- Visibility159
- Transmission80
- Electrical69
- Fuel system45
- Driver assistance26
- Airbags25
- Steering19
- Brakes13
- Acceleration12
- Body11
- Suspension9
- Tires8
- Lights7
- Seat belts7
- Wheels5
- Seats2
Specific symptoms reported on the 2013 Chevrolet Equinox
Oil consumption 178Check engine light 113Wipers 108Stalling 92Engine failure 61Loss of power 34Knocking 33Jerking 26Won't start 16Fuel smell 12Airbag light 11Fire or smoke 11Fuel pump 10No deployment 8Ball joint 8Collision warning 8Grinding brakes 7Hesitation 7Screen failure 7Misfire 7Overheating 7Tire blowout 7Backup camera 6Transmission failure 6Seat belt 5Shudder 5
Trouble codes owners of the 2013 Chevrolet Equinox mention
P0011 3P0014 2P0172 2
Recalls 2
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 16V582000 · Recall details
Electrical system: ignition
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 16V502000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2013 Chevrolet Equinox 1,945
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Unknown or other
- This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it.
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- This document provides the technician with a diagnostic tip if the vehicle stalls and set diagnostic...
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- New Vehicle Monitoring Programs Section in IVH
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- This service bulletin provides information on Tire Sidewall Irregularities.
2013 Chevrolet Equinox fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 4‑cyl | FWD | 22 | 31 | 26 |
| 2.4L 4‑cyl | AWD | 20 | 28 | 23 |
| 3.6L 6‑cyl | FWD | 17 | 24 | 20 |
| 3.6L 6‑cyl | AWD | 16 | 23 | 19 |
What 2013 Chevrolet Equinox owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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 is terrifying, 100% —it is an extreme, life-threatening safety risk.I returned the vehicle and took a heavy financial loss, The fact that this dangerous car is back with a seller means someone else is going to buy it, This report could prevent a fatal accident. We have seen multiple of these same vehicles all over places like facebook marketplace and on the side of the road. They are dangerous vehicles and I've heard multiple accounts in which even your dealerships dont know how to fix it. I believe you have a responsibility to consumers to pull these cars from use and make it right to all who have not gotten what they paid you for buying this car from you. Thank you for your consideration, [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
225/r17 Pressure system did not alert the other driver of liss of pressure blew out side i recked into her
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
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 don’t know if it will last much longer. This is a burden on my family as we can’t afford to just go buy another vehicle. I purchased it in 2022 and in 2019 there was a lawsuit being settled for these exact problems and I was not told this nor was it disclosed on the carfax report!! Very upsetting as I will be without a means of transportation.
There is corrosion and rust that is underneith my car! This is a very poor constuction of Chevy! This should never happen as long as the car is driving. When this corrosion happened there are a brake cable that is dangling under my car which is going on because of the rust and corrision underneith my car! I want answers and Chevy to do something about fixing the hanging brake cable under my car! I don't want any risks of saftey because of Chevy's very poor designing of my Equinox! I am not the only owner complaining about the structure of this car! I will take legal action!
While driving at around 110,900 to 111,115 miles(it being 111,115 now), it occassionally will get a very loud thumping sound and my car goes into limp mode and loses power. Shakes horribly bad in the process. I have to turn the car off and sit there waiting for it to calm down and then drive 35mph to get home. Piston problem ive been told. Every time this has happened, ive been on a very busy highway with my 2 kids in the car with me. Please send out a recall! The miles are not high. This started in February 2026.
Excessive oil consumption i have the same 2.1 liter echo tech engine that was previously involved in the lawsuit against General Motors for the 2013 chevy equinox excessive oil consumption. My car has stalled, jerked and keeps me in the auto parts stores buying oil all the time even long before time to change the oil.
Frozen PCV that blew rear engine seal
PCV Valve froze due to poor design and crankcase couldn't vent which blew out the rear main seal. Obvious design flaw
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Questions about the 2013 Chevrolet Equinox
Is the 2013 Chevrolet Equinox reliable?
Owners have filed 751 complaints about the 2013 Chevrolet Equinox, 1.8 times a typical Equinox model year.
What is the 2013 Chevrolet Equinox year score?
The 2013 Chevrolet Equinox scores 53 out of 100 (below average). The score compares it with the other model years of the Chevrolet Equinox: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2013 Chevrolet Equinox?
Engine and cooling, with 420 complaints, typically around 93,500 miles. Next is visibility (159).
How many recalls does the 2013 Chevrolet Equinox have?
2 recalls, covering visibility and electrical system.
What year does the Chevrolet Equinox have bad engine?
The Chevrolet Equinox model years with the most engine complaints are 2013 (420 complaints), 2011 (419 complaints) and 2012 (361 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 2013 Chevrolet Equinox get?
Official estimates for the 2013 Chevrolet Equinox range from 19 to 26 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.4L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 22 city and 31 highway.
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