NHTSA vehicle safety data
2013 Chevrolet Equinox Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2013 Chevrolet Equinox has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 751 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Chevrolet dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2013 Chevrolet Equinox, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2013 Chevrolet Equinox owner complaints
Owners have filed 751 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Chevrolet Equinox, describing incidents dated August 8, 2012 to August 28, 2026.
Most-cited components
- Engine 420 complaints
- Visibility/Wiper 159 complaints
- Power Train 80 complaints
- Electrical System 69 complaints
- Unknown or Other 63 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 45 complaints
Of the 751 complaints on file, 20 report a crash and 5 a fire; across all 751 complaints, owners report 20 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Newest complaints
ODI #11763006 · Filed
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…
ODI #11761531 · Filed
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…
ODI #11752919 · Filed
225/r17 Pressure system did not alert the other driver of liss of pressure blew out side i recked into her
Owner-reported
2013 Chevrolet Equinox mileage at failure
506 of the 751 complaints on file for the 2013 Chevrolet Equinox give the vehicle's mileage when the problem happened.
| Component | Median | Middle half | Based on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | Median 100,000 miles | Middle half 75,000–125,000 miles | Based on 292 complaints |
| Visibility/Wiper | Median 55,000 miles | Middle half 40,000–75,000 miles | Based on 89 complaints |
A component's median is its 50th percentile, and its middle half runs from its 25th to its 75th percentile.
Owners give the mileage themselves, often as a round number, and NHTSA doesn't check it. A complaint that names several components counts under each one, and mileages that can't be right, such as 999,999, or 50 miles on a five-year-old car, are left out.
These figures describe the complaints owners filed. They don't predict when a particular vehicle will have a problem, and vehicles that never had one aren't counted.
Most complaints NHTSA received since May 17, 2021 give no mileage. So that they aren't undercounted, each one received since then that gives a mileage also stands in for those that gave none, which can put a component's median above most of the mileages it is based on.
Mileage from NHTSA's complaints file of October 31, 2026. How these figures are worked out
Windshield Wipers may become Inoperative
NHTSA #16V582000 · Visibility — Windshield Wiper/Washer — Motor · NHTSA notice
Reported August 4, 2016 · General Motors LLC
Potentially affected: 367,808 vehicles
Repair completion: 73.05% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign 25302 · Owners notified April 13, 2017 · Vehicles built April 17, 2012 – August 12, 2013 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
Inoperative windshield wipers may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
GM will notify owners, dealers will repair the AIP-hole, inspect and, if necessary, replace the front wiper module, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2017. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 25302.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Key May Be Removed When Not In Park/FMVSS 114
NHTSA #16V502000 · Electrical System — Ignition · NHTSA notice
Reported July 5, 2016 · General Motors LLC
Potentially affected: 8,367 vehicles
Repair completion: 97.87% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign 50490, 50491 · Owners notified October 14, 2016 · Vehicles built September 28, 2009 – May 31, 2013 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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."
Safety consequence
If the key is removed without the transmission in PARK, the vehicle may rollaway as occupants are exiting, increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the key cylinder lock housing, free of charge. The recall began on October 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick 1-800-521-7300, and GMC 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 50490 and 50491.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other Chevrolet Equinox model years
Check your 2013 Chevrolet Equinox VIN
Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your Chevrolet Equinox at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
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