Worst 2013 Chevrolet Equinox Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Wipers & Visibility
Transmission / Drivetrain
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2013 Chevrolet Equinox.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 410 | 1 | 4 | 98,851 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 144 | — | — | 60,561 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 78 | 1 | — | 99,848 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 67 | 1 | 3 | 52,056 mi | |
| Fuel System | 42 | — | — | 86,422 mi | |
| Airbags | 25 | 11 | — | 61,582 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 20 | 1 | — | 90,423 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 19 | 2 | — | 81,268 mi | |
| Brakes | 12 | 1 | — | 33,281 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 12 | — | — | 160,129 mi | |
| Visibility | 11 | — | — | 33,933 mi | |
| Body Structure | 9 | 3 | 2 | 41,589 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 7 | — | — | 111,896 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 7 | 1 | — | 52,511 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 7 | 3 | — | 62,380 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 7 | — | — | 103,785 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 5 | — | 1 | 33,605 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention:Warnings:External/Pedestrian Alert | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Software | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Oil/Lubrication:Seals/Gaskets | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2013 Chevrolet Equinox
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~376,175 vehicles.
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.
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."
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2013 Chevrolet Equinox — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Equinox reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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