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hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
133,441 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

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2013 Chevrolet Equinox engine problems

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2013 Chevrolet Equinox Owner Comments

problem #12

Oct 092023

Equinox

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

My car is loosing oil, I have to keep putting oil in my car. I think this is affecting the performance of the Cadillac converter that makes the car lose power, make noise and overall make the car not run correctly.

- Schertz , TX, USA

problem #11

Jan 282020

Equinox

  • miles
Gas petal is sticking and will not release until I pump the breaks

- Cromwell, KY, USA

problem #10

Jan 152019

Equinox

  • 90,000 miles
My vehicle stalled at slow speeds. When gas pedal pressed the vehicle would rock back and forth then die. Very dangerous because it happened on the freeway. A year ago my vehicle was part of the oil consumption issues and the pistons and rings were changed. Now the 'I take camshaft solenoid' is affected possibly causing the current issue. I have done research and see that many people have had the same issues with the same vehicles. Why would something like this not be a recall?? it happened last year as well and was told that by changing the pistons and rings that that would solve the problem. Apparently it didn't.

- Oceanside, CA, USA

problem #9

Apr 302018

Equinox

  • 150,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I had my vehicle oil change on April 8, 2018, as of April 30, 2018 there was no oil in the engine no oil on the ground my sensor inside the vehicle stated I had over 50% of oil left could not get over 35 mph the car was shaking immensely and rattling as well when you started the car it sounded like it was going to explode. I could not get on the highway I had to stay in the back roads

- Arlington, TX, USA

problem #8

Apr 232018

Equinox 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 114,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that the service engine and stability warning indicators illuminated. While driving at unknown speeds, the accelerator pedal was depressed, but failed to respond. The accelerator pedal traveled to the floorboard and the vehicle lost power. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that there was carbon build up within the air port and exhaust manifold, and a higher grade of fuel was needed. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and opened case number: 8-4115305233. The contact was referred to NHTSA. The failure mileage was 114,000. Consumer stated the service engine light has come on april20,21,23,28; May 3,4,13,17,26,27,31. Each time it will shut off on own. Sometimes engine will sputter when shutting off and at next start engine light will come on, was told to use higher grade of gas. Have been using 93 since March 2018.

- Basom, NY, USA

problem #7

Mar 172018

Equinox

  • 59,000 miles
Vehicle has been experiencing stalling conditions in wet weather, dealer replaced a cam position sensor. Today after taking the car through a car wash upon starting the engine it went into wide open throttle condition, over 6000 RPM. At first I was standing on the brakes to keep the vehicle from accelerating out of control. After 10 minutes the idle dropped to normal and was able to get the car home.

- Romeo, MI, USA

problem #6

Dec 122017

Equinox

  • 1,000,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

My car is cutting off without any warnings in traffic and when parking also at stop lights. I took it to a local shop to have it checked due to the check engine light finally coming on. Only to find out my car had no oil. Note I keep my routine maintenance up on my car due to having a small child. Also cam shaft code my car is out of warranty and I just paid car payment. Reading complaints I see this problem is happening alot. Not sure if I will keep this car feeling very unsafe with a small child and car cutting off and oil running out without any warnings GMC should fix this problem should have been fixed years ago. Putting families life in danger just too make a dollar. Safety first is my #1 reason for sharing this my car cut off 12 times in one day really & I would keep this car.I could have been rear ended several times with the car turning off.I have to take the key out and restart it really on 2013.I can't believe this is happening to me once again I have a lemon and I know for fact I'm not the only one with this problem

- Cary, NC, USA

problem #5

Feb 152015

Equinox 4-cyl

  • 51,629 miles
Second time my throttle sensor has failed due to cold temperatures.

- Swartz Creek, MI, USA

problem #4

Jan 082015

Equinox 4-cyl

  • 7,309 miles
I own a 2013 Chevy Equinox with 7309 miles.bought the car December 18 2012 when I inserted the key into the ignition and tried to start the car it made clicking sounds started and abruptly shut off. Tried again car started with the engine running at high speed. Now when you try to die E the car it is speeding up.

- Staten Island, NY, USA

problem #3

Dec 102014

Equinox 4-cyl

  • 120,000 miles
Check engine light on, stabilitytrac light on and reduced engine power message stalled again.

- Mcgrath, MN, USA

problem #2

Jul 222014

Equinox

  • 4,315 miles
1st occurrence - 7-22-14 -traveling on the 8 West at approximately 65 mph the "collision avoidance" system activated, the red light on the dash activated and it deactivated the cruise control, there was not a car within 200 yards. 2nd occurrence - 7-25-14 - traveling East bound on aero dr. At a speed of 40 mph, with no cars within 100 yards, the collision avoidance system activated, the red light on the dash came on and it felt as though the brakes were activated. 3rd occurrence - 7-28-14 - going to work at 6:00 am traveling North bound on mission village dr. At approximately 35 mph, collision avoidance activated, red light on the dash & braking, no cars were in sight at that time.

- San Diego, CA, USA

problem #1

May 022014

Equinox 4-cyl

  • 5,040 miles
While approaching a traffic signal the engine went to a reduced power mode (idle)....I had no control of the car...could not move....could not even move to side of road...blocking traffic....called onstar Chevy emerg road assist...while making arrangement for tow he asked for mileage...I had to turn off the engine to get rid of the screen which said "reduced engine power"....gavehim the mileage...when restarting the engine the engine now idled normal and when pu in drive, I could now move the car....canceled the service...took the car to the dealer next am...they diagnosed the trouble to be a "binding throttle body" it was replaced...I am apprehensive driving the car, especially on I95 with trucks and cars traveling 70/80 mph I could get killed.......

- Baltimore, MD, USA

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