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2013 Chevrolet Equinox Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2013 Chevrolet Equinox has 77 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-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

77

Complaints

0

Recalls

1

Injuries Reported

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

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Nov 25, 2025POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMMy 2013 Chevrolet Equinox (~132,000 miles) has a serious and unsafe oil consumption problem. I had a...
Aug 11, 2025POWER TRAIN,ENGINEWhen gas is applied the transmission skips and doesn't get the power needed to drive car safely. I d...
Feb 24, 2025POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHERIt failed inspection after repairs secondary air injection pump TCM PMC . Check engine light came ba...
Jan 15, 2025POWER TRAIN,ENGINEWe live in mn, weather was below zero and was driving home in my 2013 Chevrolet Equinox with 45,000 ...
Oct 9, 2023POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINEAs I was coming to a red light, I heard a pop from underneath the front. About 3/4 miles down the ro...
Oct 2, 2023POWER TRAINIssue started appx 2015-2017, loss of oil in between oil changes but would only happen every 6-9 mon...
Nov 3, 2022POWER TRAINWhile driving in November of 2022 my truck started to make some really horrific noises. Got it into ...
Jun 5, 2022POWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMI was driving along and all of a sudden heard and felt a crunching underneath my car. I went directl...
May 7, 2022POWER TRAINNo prior symptoms or warning lights the transfer case in my equinox went upon further research tons ...
May 5, 2022POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEEngine Problems Due to Excessive Oil Consumption, Rattling, and Failure. Then There Is The Electrica...
Apr 19, 2022POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEI was driving on the highway and the stabilitrak light came on as well as the power steering, ABS, t...
Mar 9, 2022POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGSThe contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the ge...
Oct 16, 2021POWER TRAIN,ENGINEThe contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while pulling into the driveway, ...
Sep 25, 2021POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMON 9/25/21, MY ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I WENT TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE TEMPERTURE LIGHT AND THE CHECK O...
Mar 20, 2021POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMMY 2013 EQUINOX HAS A OIL CONSUMPTION ISSUE AND A ENGINE NOISE ,CAUSING THE ENGINE TO TURN OFF WHILE...
Dec 18, 2020POWER TRAIN84,000 MILES, TRANSFER CASE HOUSING CRACKED. DEALER STATED THAT THE SIDE WAS "BLOWN OUT" DUE TO INT...
Nov 12, 2020POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMAFTER PERFORMING A DIAGNOSTIC CHECK ON JANUARY 15TH 2021, I WAS INFORMED BY JEFFERSON CHEVROLET THAT...
Nov 7, 2020POWER TRAINWHILE TRAVELING LESS THAN 2 MILES FROM HOME AT ABOUT 40 MPH ON A SMOOTH STRAIGHT ROAD THE VEHICLE MA...
Sep 25, 2020POWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION MY EQUINOX TURNED OFF WHILE I WAS DRIVING. THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED I WA...
Sep 9, 2020POWER TRAIN,ENGINESEVERE OIL CONSUMPTION I'M ADDING OIL CONSTANTLY

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