2013 Chevrolet Equinox problems and complaints
Owners have filed 751 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Chevrolet Equinox. The most-reported areas: Engine (412), Visibility/Wiper (144), Power Train (80).
Key takeaways
- 751 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 20 involve a crash, 5 a fire, 20 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 412 | 55% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 144 | 19% |
| Power Train | 80 | 11% |
| Electrical System | 69 | 9% |
| Unknown Or Other | 63 | 8% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 43 | 6% |
| Air Bags | 25 | 3% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 20 | 3% |
| Steering | 19 | 3% |
| Visibility | 19 | 3% |
| Service Brakes | 13 | 2% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 12 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Chevrolet Equinox SUV AWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2013 Chevrolet Equinox SUV FWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Suspension,structure - filed 2026-09-09
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 t...
Engine - filed 2026-09-02
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%...
Tires - filed 2026-07-26
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
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More for the 2013 Chevrolet Equinox
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.