2013 Chevrolet Equinox problems
Owners have filed 988 complaints about the 2013 Chevrolet Equinox with NHTSA. Engine accounts for 41.6% of them — far more than any other system, ahead of visibility/wiper at 14.6%.
Complaints988
Crashes31
Fires10
Injuries23
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Engine 41.6% · 411
Visibility/wiper 14.6% · 144
Power train 8.1% · 80
Electrical system 7.0% · 69
Unknown or other 6.4% · 63
Fuel/propulsion system 4.4% · 43
Air bags 2.5% · 25
Visibility 2.0% · 20
Severity
Of those complaints, 31 describe a crash, 10 describe a fire and 23 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 22 model years of the Chevrolet Equinox in this data, 2013 ranks 3rd by complaint volume — 2011 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 84 in the last three years against 200 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 80,000 miles.
In owners' own words
My engine seized due to excessive oil consumption. the car just had an oil change, there was no indicator there was an issue and the engine seized. It is currently sitting in my driveway- the extended warranty company is giving me a hard time when this is clearly an widely publicized issue with the 2013 Equinox. I need assistance in moving forward as I cannot be without a car or responsible for a new engine payment. Engine
Gm motors sent a recall for 2013 chevy equinox due to bad pistons and excessive oil consumtion . Took to dealership to attempt to fix but they denied to. My car now stalls after a thousand miles in after oil change and it continues to do so while I'm driving. I'm concerned as for my own safety and the others that my car might suddenly die on the highway while traveling to work. I need help with this matter please. Engine
Engine is burning oil at an alarming rate. Every 1,000 miles there will be no oil on the dip stick. No warning light has came on stating my oil is low. I could have blown my engine multiple times if I didn't check my oil regularly. This is not safe. I bought this car from a dealership 5 months ago and have already had to get 3 oil changes bc of the excessive amount of oil loss plus have had to add oil in between. Engine · reported at 80,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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