The Lemon Index2013 Chevrolet Equinox.
The 2013 Chevrolet Equinox is better than average by owner complaints: 157 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 54, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about wipers & visibility, it has 2 recalls, and it gets 19 to 26 mpg combined. The best Chevrolet Equinox year is 2017.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
Fixes owners look up most.
From 100 YouTube videos about the 2010–2017 Chevy Equinox, 12.3M views. The 2013 is the same generation.
- Infotainment, battery & electrical924K views
How to Replace a Battery 2010 to 2017 Chevrolet EquinoxJohn C RV · 296K views · 8 videos - Gauges, lights & wiring637K views
2014 Chevy equinox headlight bulb replacement WITHOUT REMOVING BUMPER!!!GEARHEADS & WOODWORKS · 294K views · 4 videos - Heat, A/C & blend door625K views
How To ReCharge AC Chevy Equinox DIY 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017Dirt Road Auto Repair · 229K views · 7 videos - Intake, EGR & engine sensors472K views
Reduced Power Fix 2011 Chevy Equinox - Throttle body replacementMark · 148K views · 4 videos
Show 4 more
- No-start: theft light, key & ignition434K views
solved : No start 2010 Equinox. Loose ground wireNashville Native · 434K views - Oil dilution & oil burning409K views
2011 Equinox Excessive Oil ConsumptionWood Anthology- A Wood Turners Story · 317K views · 2 videos - Steering & suspension395K views
How to Replace Control Arm 2010-2017 Chevrolet EquinoxTRQ · 143K views · 4 videos - Oil changes & service392K views
2014-2018 chevrolet equinox how to reset tpms fastCorsa Auto Repair & Sales Inc · 156K views · 4 videos
Before you buy, watch
Top 5 Problems: Chevy Equinox SUV Second Generation 2010-171A Auto: Repair Tips & Secrets Only Mechanics Know · 639K views
The Top 5 Problems with Chevy Equinox (2nd Generation 2010 - 2017)Alex The Car Doctor · 375K views
Top Common Engine Problems 2010-2017 Chevy Equinox SUV1A Auto: Repair Tips & Secrets Only Mechanics Know · 269K viewsViews show how many people looked up each fix, not how often it breaks. Videos belong to their creators; we link to them.
How serious. Out of 751 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Chevrolet Equinox year. 2013 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 51K to 109K miles on the car (513 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- engine complaints mostly came at 72K–120K miles
- wipers & visibility complaints mostly came at 42K–77K miles
- transmission & drivetrain complaints mostly came at 51K–113K miles
Recalls 2
- visibility 2016
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.
- electrical 2016
As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Sta.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Chevy told dealers about
Chevy sent dealers 1944 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- On some trucks and passenger vehicles, accessory power outlets (apo) and trailer lighting are
- Engine shudder upon stopping
- The engine may be leaking from the front cover or oil filter adapter
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Equinox SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Chevrolet Equinox SUV FWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2450–3400 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl.
In owners' words
Windshield wipers don't work, live in maine, can't drive in adverse conditions, lawsuit if my family gets hurt, need GM to get a solution to this recall 390,000 vehicles affected since august 2016. What the hold up?
2013 Chevrolet Equinox owner · NHTSA complaint 10936833
More owner reports
When the radio is on, even at medium volume, the rearview mirror shakes and images in the rearview become very blurred.
NHTSA complaint 10524513
Windshield wipers do not work. When turned on I can here the motor running as if they were on but nothing happens
NHTSA complaint 10936739
Quick answers
Is the 2013 Chevrolet Equinox reliable?
Yes, better than average by government complaints. It drew 1.9× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 54; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Chevrolet Equinox year by this measure is 2017.
What are the most common 2013 Chevrolet Equinox problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are wipers & visibility (41%), electrical (18%) and engine (13%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2013 Chevrolet Equinox have?
2 safety recalls (latest: visibility). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2013 Chevrolet Equinox get?
19 to 26 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2013 Chevrolet Equinox safe?
NHTSA gave it 4 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
At what mileage do 2013 Chevrolet Equinox problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 51,700 and 109,000 miles. The middle report was at 80,000 miles, from 513 complaints.
Does the 2013 Chevrolet Equinox have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 9% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2013 Chevrolet Equinox cost in fuel a year?
About $2450 to $3400 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2013 Chevrolet Equinox have?
2.4L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl.
What Chevrolet Equinox year is better than the 2013?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2017, 2021 and 2014.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works