2013 Model Year

Chevrolet Equinox

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
744
Recalls
2
Crashes
18
Severe
36

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

16V582000 Aug 2016

Other

No consequence data available

16V502000 Jul 2016

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Engine
Feb 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 c...

Engine
Jan 2026

Frozen PCV that blew rear engine seal

Engine
Dec 2025

PCV Valve froze due to poor design and crankcase couldn't vent which blew out the rear main seal. Obvious design flaw

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Nov 2025

Dashboard display does not work so I'm unable to see my speed or odometer.

Engine
Nov 2025

Either there's a hose issue or the exhaust system is faulty. The car severely dropped speed while on a freeway and the dash indicated that the engine...

Engine
Oct 2025

I am submitting this complaint regarding an ongoing and serious safety-related timing chain issue with my 2013 Chevrolet Equinox LT. The timing chain...

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Oct 2025

It keeps throwing an error and my truck goes into Reduced engine power mode. It happens out of nowhere. One minute it's fine the next my engine starts...

POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Oct 2025

When gas is applied the transmission skips and doesn't get the power needed to drive car safely. I don't have any lights to indicate this is a problem...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 2025

Air conditioner stops working intermittently

Tires
Jul 2025

Purchased my 2013 Chevy Equinox from certified Chevrolet dealer in 2023. All 4 of my tires are: Michelin Latitude Tour M+S (Radial X Green), P235/55 R...

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Data updated: March 4, 2026

Summary

The 2013 Chevrolet Equinox has 744 complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Engine. 18 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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