2013 Chevrolet Equinox: ball joint or control arm failure

Filed Sep 27, 2023 · Engine · 86,400 miles · CT

The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that upon the depression of the brake pedal, the vehicle vibrated and sputtered with the "Engine Power Reduced" message displayed. The vehicle then failed to exceed 25 MPH after the failure. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the water pump, engine gasket, upper and lower control arms, and other unknown engine parts were replaced; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 86,400.

Filed Jun 1, 2023 · Suspension · FL

Rear control arm mounts have rusted out and are unrepairable. This should not happen to a 10 year old vehicle and seems to be a common issue with this chassis style and numerous models.

Filed Sep 14, 2017 · Visibility · FL

2013 chevrolet equinox. Consumer writes in regards to malfunctioning ball joints in windshield wipers. *ld the consumer was informed that the parts necessary to complete the recall were unavailable despite the recall notice stating they were available. Updated 09/14/2017

Filed May 17, 2017 · Visibility · 30,000 miles · MN

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet equinox. While operating the vehicle with the windshield wipers on high, the wipers suddenly stopped working. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the ball joints in the wiper module were faulty. The wipers were readjusted and the driver was instructed that the failure could recur when using the wipers on the high speed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 30,000.

Filed Jan 23, 2017 · Visibility · 60,909 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet equinox. While driving 25 MPH, the windshield wipers became inoperable. The failure occurred twice. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the windshield wiper motor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to another dealer where it was diagnosed that the wiper ball joint and module system failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v582000 (visibility). The part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,909. Updated 03/07/17*lj

Filed Nov 17, 2016 · Visibility · 38,500 miles · OH

In the middle of rain storm...windshield wipers did not work. Thankfully, made it home. Next day.. Replaced ball joints in wiper at chevey dealer in tiffin,ohio. Paid $350.00 this happened in august.heard about defect on nightly news. Received recall letter in sept. 2016. Stated would receive another letter. Never did. Contacted chevy dealer in tiffin, ohio, they have no feed back. I checked today. Stated no remedy issued. I would really appreciate my $350 back.

Filed Nov 3, 2016 · Visibility · 93,839 miles · IN

"takata recall" as I was driving on the highway on 11/2/2016 my windshield wipers completed stop working. Its a recall on my ball joints in the windshield wiper modules(recall number 25302).as stated by the customer assistance center, there nothing that can be done because they just don't have the parts to fix my car. I personal think something can be done in the matter of my family safety. I feel like nothing have been resolve in this matter and would like further assistance.

Filed Sep 21, 2016 · Visibility · 75,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the windshield wipers failed without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ball joints needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v582000 (visibility); however, the remedy was not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 75,000.