299 complaints reported

2013 Chevrolet Equinox Engine

Owner-reported problems and safety issues filed with NHTSA. Review common failures, severity levels, and complaint trends over time.

Reports
299
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Injuries
2

Complaint Timeline

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Jan 2024

The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the alternator warning light illuminated. Additionally, the Service stabili-trak soon message was displayed, and the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the PCV needed to be replaced due to oil leaking into the crankshaft rear main seal. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a complaint was filed. The failure mileage was 100,000.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2013 CHEVROLET EQUINOX, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Jan 2021
Jan 2024

The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle jerked abnormally, and the engine seized. The vehicle was towed to the residence and then the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the timing chain had failed. The vehicle was towed to another independent mechanic for a second opinion, where it was confirmed that the timing chain had fractured, and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 151,000.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2013 CHEVROLET EQUINOX, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Jan 2024
Jan 2024

The exhaust manifold cracked and failed. The failed part was not retained by the Chevrolet dealer repair shop. A safety issue arose as exhaust gases entered the passenger compartment via the vehicle's air circulation system. The failure of the exhaust manifold was confirmed by the dealer and replaced at considerable cost (i.e., $2200). No other parties inspected the failed part. There was a check engine light illuminated on the dashboard. The dealer retrieved a P0411 diagnostic trouble code and believed that it was related to the exhaust manifold leak. The exhaust manifold leak first appeared on November 1, 2023.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2013 CHEVROLET EQUINOX, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Jan 2023
Dec 2023

The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving and merging onto the highway at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle independently turned off. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle however, the vehicle failed to start. The contact and her two children occupied the disabled vehicle until another motorist assisted with pushing the vehicle to the shoulder of the roadway. The contact requested Roadside Assistance and the personnel attempted to jumpstart the vehicle; however, the vehicle failed to restart. The contact stated that Roadside Assistance attempted to jumpstart the vehicle and the contact heard an unusual clicking sound; however, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where the vehicle was diagnosed with a failed timing chain and a failed water pump. The contact was informed that the timing chain and the water pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 110,163.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2013 CHEVROLET EQUINOX, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Nov 2023
Dec 2023

car is burning 1 quart of oil every 700 mils driven. At one point , the engine light came on & car almost stalled in traffic. Another car almost ran into me! Have spent at least $1000 ti fix but nothing helping!

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2013 CHEVROLET EQUINOX, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Mar 2023
Dec 2023

Engine is using oil and having to put oil into the car in-between oil changes. Usually when I am having to add oil, the cars life shows 58% or when my spouse tells me there is a knocking sound coming from the engine when it is started up. Tried to contact a dealership about this and they don't want to help.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2013 CHEVROLET EQUINOX, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Dec 2023
Nov 2023

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? I believe it is a problem with the engine. Currently at Freeway Chevrolet in Chandler, AZ How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? Car repeatedly cuts off when driving and could have been a danger to my safety and that of others on the road/ highway. There was potential for an accident. My concern is that there were recalls to fix this issue, however, the dealer where I purchased the vehicle (Jones Ford Casa Grande, AZ) did not pursue the issue, nor did the previous owner and I was not notified. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? Full inspection and recommendation by authorized Chevy dealer, (Freeway Chevrolet) included at an attachment. Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? The first time the car cut off was just prior to November 26, 2023 and the "check engine" came on. I purchased the vehicle in May of this year and have been enjoying my car. I want to be able to continue driving it and would like to get the recall service completed.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2013 CHEVROLET EQUINOX, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Nov 2023
Nov 2023

The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, he heard an abnormal ticking sound coming from the engine compartment. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the piston rod due to excessive oil consumption. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to Special Coverage Adjustment: [XXX] . The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 118,000. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2013 CHEVROLET EQUINOX, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Apr 2023
Oct 2023

The component for bulletin # N192268181 had failed. Releasing carbon monoxide into vehicle and left me with no warning to address the problem. My 02 sensors were sending my control module wrong readings . My car should be listed in this recall. I have been having problems with this since I purchased it and didn't know there was a silent recall for these parts. The only warnings I got was a bad headache everytime I drove my car .. after having it inspected I was told about the exhaust and o2 problems which I then looked online for a solution and fount the service recall announcement. Had I have known or any warning light would of popped up I would have been able to fix it before it got worst.. my vehicle has the same problems exactly down to the t that is in the recall and should be on the list for recall I'm sure there have been more complaints. Inhaling these fumes caused me and my passengers sickness and could be risk of fire from overheating but I was not alerted and did not know there was a problem until failure.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2013 CHEVROLET EQUINOX, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Oct 2023
Oct 2023 Crash

My vehicle is burning through oil and has a rattle. I did have an accident on 10/04/23 but the problem started before then.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2013 CHEVROLET EQUINOX, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Jan 2023
Sep 2023

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.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2013 CHEVROLET EQUINOX, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Jan 2022
Sep 2023

the vehicle will die while backing up or going forward. We have replace the intake cam position sensor and it is still giving the same code and not running correctly.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2013 CHEVROLET EQUINOX, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Aug 2023
Sep 2023

The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was not able to be restarted. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine needed to be replaced due to excessive oil consumption. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2013 CHEVROLET EQUINOX, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Jul 2023
Sep 2023

Engine failure, rocker arms broke into my timing chain, oil Consumption to where I had to put oil in every week. Now my vehicle has been in the shop for almost 2 months. Never had warning signs other than low oil

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2013 CHEVROLET EQUINOX, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Dec 2023
Sep 2023

For the past 2 years i have had my vehicle in the shop for repairs that have been unnecessary. The car would display check engine light, to the car jerking, and not wanting to accelerate, to shutting completely off at times. I have had the transmission replaced 2 times. To as of today april 8th,2023 mechanic at carmax where i have been taking car for every issue since i purchased it from them. Now says it has a oil consumption issue. Which i have had to take the vehicle back to carmax many times for . And yet still the issue is not fixed. Now they want me to pay for a new long block engine. And say that there is no special coverage from chevy for this oil consumption issue now.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2013 CHEVROLET EQUINOX, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: May 2023
Aug 2023

The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of engine oil. The contact stated that the engine was consuming 1-quart of oil per 500 miles driven. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 187,000.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2013 CHEVROLET EQUINOX, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Jan 2023
Jun 2023

The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while performing a routine check on the vehicle, the contact noticed that the oil lever was low, and the dip stick was dry. The contact added 2 quarts of oil and the following day the oil level was still low. The vehicle was not diagnosed. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was contacted. The failure mileage was 86,300.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2013 CHEVROLET EQUINOX, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Aug 2023
Jun 2023

While my husband was driving to work at 5:30a.m., may 2022, on the highway, the car started shaking, puttering and making noise.made it to a gas station and checked oil and car had no oil, no warning lights ever came on car had recently gotten an oil change and no where close to 3,000 miles for another oil change yet and display check said I had 58% life of oil. As a result engine blew and was junk, car only had 128,000 miles and did oil changes faithfully. Car sat in driveway for almost a year as I had just paid it off month before this happening. I struggled to save money for new engine and have been waiting for one since March this year. The manufacturer knew of oil consumption burning at high rates and owners getting no warning and new engines would blow and be junk.they did extend some warranty,but only till a certain mileage, which I believe is wrong and should have been offered to everyone regardless of this. I only found out after this happened to me and was to late, how would I know this to happen…… please help me get engine covered as I’m disabled and need car…

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2013 CHEVROLET EQUINOX, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Dec 2022
May 2023

The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle went into reduced engine power mode. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who informed the contact that the timing chain had caused the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to file a complaint. The failure mileage was approximately 143,000. The contact stated the engine went out and she had to take out a loan to repair the engine.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2013 CHEVROLET EQUINOX, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: May 2023
Apr 2023

My Equinox is consuming excessive amounts of oil and the oil light nor check engine lights come on. The truck starts to shake and skip while drive which can be very dangerous. I have owned the truck since 2016 and was not notified of the class action lawsuit to have it fixed.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2013 CHEVROLET EQUINOX, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Dec 2022
Apr 2023

I went to Walmart to get an oil change. 8 days later while I was driving my SUV began making a knocking sound. I pulled over at a convenience store, checked the oil level and there was no oil in the SUV. I added 1 quart of oil and called Walmart to tell them what was going on. Walmart asked me to bring the SUV back since it had only been 8 days. Walmart added oil to my SUV but the car would not start afterwards. The mechanics had to push my car out of the service area. I had my car towed to GMC for diagnostics, inwhich they told me I would need to replace the engine. I kept up with my service work and had paid the SUV off 7 months prior so this was so frustrating.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2013 CHEVROLET EQUINOX, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Mar 2022
Apr 2023

Car keeps burning oil and cabin smells like fumes. No engine light comes on to warn me when oil is low.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2013 CHEVROLET EQUINOX, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Jan 2023
Mar 2023

The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where Technical Service Bulletin Numbers: TSB: N192287100 (Catalytic Converter and Oxygen Sensor Performance Degradation) and TSB: N192268180 (Tailpipe Emissions – Oxygen Sensor) were repaired; however, the failure recurred. The contact related the failure to Technical Service Bulletin Number: TSB: N192291100 (Excessive Engine Oil Consumption). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 124,087.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2013 CHEVROLET EQUINOX, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Jan 2023
Mar 2023

The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the vehicle started to shake violently before stalling. The contact was able to coast to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle failed to restart. After a visual inspection of the oil dipstick, the contact discovered that the engine was extremely low on oil. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the engine failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 137,000.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2013 CHEVROLET EQUINOX, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Oct 2023
Jan 2023

The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the tensioner pulley bolt had detached, causing damage to the engine, and that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2013 CHEVROLET EQUINOX, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Jul 2023

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The 2013 Chevrolet Equinox has 299 Engine complaints on file. 1 crashes have been reported. Review the timeline above for detailed owner experiences.