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2013 Chevrolet Equinox Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2013 Chevrolet Equinox has 320 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2013 Chevrolet Equinox

Engine
320
Visibility
145
Powertrain
77
Other
66
Electrical
54
Airbags
21
Steering
19
Speed Control
8
Suspension
7
Brakes
6
Structure
5
Tires
4
Seat Belts
4
Lights
3
Wheels
3

320

Complaints

0

Recalls

8

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Feb 27, 2026ENGINEWhile driving at around 110,900 to 111,115 miles(it being 111,115 now), it occassionally will get a ...
Jan 27, 2026ENGINEFrozen PCV that blew rear engine seal
Dec 15, 2025ENGINEPCV Valve froze due to poor design and crankcase couldn't vent which blew out the rear main seal. O...
Oct 14, 2025ENGINEI am submitting this complaint regarding an ongoing and serious safety-related timing chain issue wi...
Jun 24, 2025ENGINEExcessive oil consumption i have the same 2.1 liter echo tech engine that was previously involved in...
Jun 20, 2025ENGINEVehicle consuming oil to the point where the engine is knocking. I have to constantly add oil to the...
Jun 19, 2025ENGINEHave a 2013 Equinox. After driving for 30 minutes the Stabilink light comes on, car car shakes & ext...
Apr 28, 2025ENGINEEngine and coolant system. The engine consumes the oil. Burns the oil way too fast. Also the coo...
Apr 1, 2025ENGINEAll at once it is burning all the oil. I have done regular oil changes and all was well until about ...
Jan 27, 2025ENGINEUnknown motor blown do to car burning oil with no good explanation as to where it was going or why
Jan 20, 2025ENGINEThis car burned through oil like you would not believe. I was unaware of the issues surrounding the ...
Jan 20, 2025ENGINEOn the morning of January 20th 2025, the undersized PVC port retained moisture that froze solid duri...
Dec 21, 2024ENGINEEither there's a hose issue or the exhaust system is faulty. The car severely dropped speed while on...
Dec 21, 2024ENGINEThis car burns through oil faster than anything despite regular oil changes and fills in between. Ne...
Dec 4, 2024ENGINEHigh oil consumption, car has had 3 oil changes in less than one month. After about a week after a n...
Dec 3, 2024ENGINEI purchased the vehicle November 7, 2024 with 137,251 miles. The car shakes and jerks violently whil...
Oct 30, 2024ENGINECAR IS CONSUMING TOO MUCH OIL.
Sep 18, 2024ENGINEHas exhaust leaking from manifold into cabin area
Jul 29, 2024ENGINEI’ve only had my car 2 years. In August 2023. I had my oil changed. In September 2024, I had no oil ...
Jul 1, 2024ENGINEThe contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed,...

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