CarRecallDB

2013 Chevrolet Equinox recalls and problems

2 recalls and 751 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2013 Chevrolet Equinox.

2
recalls
751
owner complaints
20
complaints mentioning a crash
5
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2013 Chevrolet Equinox recalls

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer, motor

NHTSA campaign 16V582000 · reported August 4, 2016 · General Motors LLC · 367,808 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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.
The risk
Inoperative windshield wipers may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.

Electrical system: ignition · Power train: automatic transmission, control module (tcm/PCM/tecm)

NHTSA campaign 16V502000 · reported July 5, 2016 · General Motors LLC · 8,367 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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."
The risk
If the key is removed without the transmission in PARK, the vehicle may rollaway as occupants are exiting, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Sep 9, 2026 · Suspension · 168,000 miles

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…

Sep 2, 2026 · Engine

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%…

Jul 26, 2026 · Tires · crash reported

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

Jul 26, 2026 · Tires · crash reported

225/r17 Pressure system did not alert the other driver of liss of pressure blew out side i recked into her

Jun 29, 2026 · Engine

My 2013 Equinox is experiencing the excessive oil loss without warning..this led to transmission..engine..timing failure. The car loses power jerks at slower speeds it sounds horrible and has cost a lot of money for repairs. Still don’t know if it will last much longer. This is a burden on my family as we can’t afford…

Equinox model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2010 3784159
2011 3782303
2012 3685166
2013 2751205
2014 1549234
2015 2680246
2016 1399143

Across all years, the 2010 Equinox has the most complaints (784). All Chevrolet Equinox years →

Questions

Does the 2013 Chevrolet Equinox have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2013 Chevrolet Equinox, the most recent reported on August 4, 2016 (Visibility: windshield wiper/washer, motor). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Chevrolet Equinox?
Owners have filed 751 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (412 complaints), followed by visibility/wiper (144).
How many 2013 Chevrolet Equinox complaints mention a crash or fire?
20 of 751 complaints report a crash and 5 a fire; 20 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received September 9, 2026.