2013 Chevrolet Equinox reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2013 Chevrolet Equinox — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 981
- 254 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- ENGINE
- 410 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 2
- see below
- Reported harm
- 27 reported crashes · 23 injuries · 10 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#410
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Chevrolet median
+673
median 308 across 473 Chevrolet records
Vs 2011-2015
+686
median 295 complaints in 627 records
Top component share
42%
Engine: 410 complaints
What owners report fails — 2013 Chevrolet Equinox
- ENGINE 410
- VISIBILITY/WIPER 144
- POWER TRAIN 78
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 67
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 63
2 recalls on record for the 2013 Chevrolet Equinox
- NHTSA 16V582000 · 2017 · VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR Inoperative windshield wipers may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 16V502000 · 2016 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION If the key is removed without the transmission in PARK, the vehicle may rollaway as occupants are exiting, increasing th
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2013 Chevrolet Equinox units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2013 Chevrolet Equinox reliable?
NHTSA has 981 consumer complaints on record for the 2013 Chevrolet Equinox and 2 recalls. The most-reported problem area is engine (410 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2013 Chevrolet Equinox units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Chevrolet Equinox?
Owners most often report problems with: engine (410), visibility/wiper (144), power train (78), electrical system (67). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2013 Chevrolet Equinox?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.