Before buying a used 2013 Chevrolet Equinox, check whether recall repairs were completed, how it scored in crash tests and what owners report most often. Ask the seller for service records covering any recall listed below.
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2013 Chevrolet Equinox SUV AWD
2013 Chevrolet Equinox SUV FWD
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.
751 complaints filed with NHTSA (20 involving a crash, 5 a fire). Most-reported areas:
Source: NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified reports, not confirmed defects.
| Version | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equinox AWD — Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L, SIDI | 11.8 L/100 km (20 mpg) | 8.4 L/100 km (28 mpg) | 10.2 L/100 km (23 mpg) |
| Equinox AWD — Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L, SIDI; FFV | 11.8 L/100 km (20 mpg) | 8.4 L/100 km (28 mpg) | 10.2 L/100 km (23 mpg) |
| Equinox AWD — Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, SIDI | 14.7 L/100 km (16 mpg) | 10.2 L/100 km (23 mpg) | 12.4 L/100 km (19 mpg) |
| Equinox AWD — Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, SIDI; FFV | 14.7 L/100 km (16 mpg) | 10.2 L/100 km (23 mpg) | 12.4 L/100 km (19 mpg) |
| Equinox FWD — Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, SIDI; FFV | 13.8 L/100 km (17 mpg) | 9.8 L/100 km (24 mpg) | 11.8 L/100 km (20 mpg) |
| Equinox FWD — Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L, SIDI | 10.7 L/100 km (22 mpg) | 7.6 L/100 km (31 mpg) | 9 L/100 km (26 mpg) |
Source: U.S. EPA / fueleconomy.gov. Converted to L/100 km for Canadian buyers.
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.
Remedy: 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.
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…
Remedy: 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.
Source: U.S. NHTSA. Canadian-market vehicles can have different recalls — check Transport Canada's recall database. Always confirm recall status for a specific VIN with a dealer.