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2013 Chevrolet Equinox repairs by problem area
Engine (45%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (8%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)
Other (10%)
Chart based on 89 repairs.
2013 Chevrolet Equinox repair cost distribution
$2500+ (6%)
$1000 - $2499 (6%)
$500 - $999 (4%)
$100 - $499 (22%)
< $100 (63%)
Chart based on 72 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2013 Chevrolet Equinox
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| Chevrolet Equinox in Ohio, United States Jan 2015 - Feb 2015 | |||
| Feb 201553000 mi | Timing chain broken | ||
2013 Chevrolet Equinox 4dr SUV
301-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Equinox in California, United States Aug 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 201537000 mi | Battery died. | ||
| Aug 201650000 miUS $100 | Purge Valve stuck open.rnSet CEL. rnPart replaced in under 1 hr.rnCEL cleared. All ok. | ||
| May 2022109000 miUS $300 | Radiator developed a leak Simply replaced. replaced suspension parts because of mileage | ||
2013 Chevrolet Equinox 4dr SUV
301-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Chevrolet Equinox in Maryland, United States Nov 2012 - Jan 2018 | |||
| Feb 20135200 mi | Check engine light. It was a airflow sensor | ||
| Oct 201552300 miUS $100 | wheel bearing fixed | ||
| Jul 201775000 mi | Replace wiper motor as per recall | ||
| Chevrolet Equinox in Massachusetts, United States Jun 2016 - Oct 2020 | |||
| Sep 201636000 mi | Spark knock when running 87 octane. Dealer preformed top cylinder cleaning which helped but did not eliminate problem. Dealer recommended running premium gasoline for a few tanks to help clean further. This seems to have helped so far. | ||
| Chevrolet Equinox in Minnesota, United States Mar 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 201732000 miUS $50 | reseal valve stem in one tire ( was leaking) | ||
| Chevrolet Equinox in Nebraska, United States Mar 2013 - Apr 2022 | |||
| Aug 201761000 mi | The radio would freeze. None of the controls would work, not even the on/off switch. The volume would usually get very loud. The only way to "fix" the problem was to shut off the car. When the car restarted, the radio would reboot and it would be OK for a while. The dealer said the radio's files were compromised. They updated the file using the USB port in the counsel. That fixed the problem. | ||
| Jun 201870000 miUS $837 | They replaced the front stabilizer bar bushings for $196.94, front right lower ball joint for $253.48, Front lower control arm bushings for $309.02 plus a required alignment for $77.41. The front suspension had a loud squeak. | ||
| Dec 2021101000 mi | car was running rough, replaced throttle body and replaced the spark plugs [Car still running rough.] Dealer could not get the car to replicate the problem so there was no charge. Update: After the trip to the dealer the roughness slowly began to get better. Maybe there was a carbon build-up or some other problem as the car got better with use. | ||
| Mar 2022102894 miUS $3585 | The oil pump's pressure was low and needed to be replaced | ||
| Chevrolet Equinox in Ohio, United States Oct 2013 - Jan 2017 | |||
| Feb 20149000 mi | A timing sensor or had to be replaced. | ||
| Jul 201414700 mi | One of the A/C vents (in the dash) needed replaced as it has not worked correctly from day 1. Part is ordered. | ||
| Dec 201423000 mi | Replaced vent in dash | ||
| Chevrolet Equinox in Minnesota, United States Aug 2015 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Jan 2016US $400 | Windshield wiper motor failed. | ||
2013 Chevrolet Equinox 4dr SUV
182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Equinox in Michigan, United States Dec 2012 - May 2017 | |||
| Jul 201431300 mi | After maintenance in June, water started dripping from A/C onto floorboards. Eventually, it just poured out from drain onto carpet every time A/C was on. | ||
| Dec 201565000 miUS $350 | Windshield wiper transmission separated. Driving thru torrential rains on Xway at night, wipers froze upright. Harrowing. Motor ran, wipers wouldn't move. Wiper transmission replaced. Problem known by Mfgr but no recall. | ||
| Feb 201667000 miUS $35 | During a snowstorm, driver's front wiper blade stopped, seating itself against door pillar. Wouldn't budge. Already "repaired" in Dec. 2015. Dealer blames owner though it's a common problem with Equinox. | ||
| Apr 201787000 mi | Recall repair for a problem I'd previously experienced. I took the car to the dealer twice, after each of two hazardous trips during which the wipers failed - one torrential rain and one blizzard. The first time, the wiper transmission was replaced under warranty. The second time, I had to pay for the "repair" and was told it was because snow had piled up under the cowl when in fact, it had built up overnight after I parked the car because visibility was impossible with broken wipers. I pointed out the online forums concerning this known situation but it was dismissed. Now the issue is a recall...! The episodes combined with fear while pulling over during compromised conditions, compounded by the blame placed on me, is unacceptable. | ||
| Chevrolet Equinox in Indiana, United States Jul 2015 - Feb 2022 | |||
| Jun 201799000 miUS $50 | Engine was making a knocking noise. Turned out it was due to low oil level. Vehicle had burned over 4 quarts of oil in 3000 miles. Suspect plugged PCV as there is a TSB regarding this exact thing. Dealer filled with oil and knock went away. Recall for windshield wipers. | ||
| Chevrolet Equinox in Iowa, United States Jan 2013 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Nov 201314700 mi | The entire steering rack was replaced because the steering gear was sticking while driving. Rubber seal fell off Door when opened with no warning. Was not properly install at factory. Rear drivers side. Rear passenger rubber seal was loose. | ||
| Mar 201419000 mi | Check Engine light was on. Replaced "water in fuel sensor" ? Warranty work | ||
| Chevrolet Equinox in Virginia, United States Feb 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Apr 20131700 mi | This was warranty work from when the car was purchased. The metal trim around both passenger door windows was replaced due to damage during shipment. The lower chrome grill bezel was replaced due to manufacturing flaws in the chrome. | ||
| May 201763000 mi | Engine code P0010, replaced defective, high resistance, Intake Cam Actuator Solenoid. | ||
| Chevrolet Equinox in Ontario, Canada Oct 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 20133720 mi | hood latch sensor shorted out set off alarm | ||
| Apr 201513120 mi | radio wont stay on military time | ||
| May 201513420 mi | clock wont stay on military time. GM can't find a fix still waiting. | ||
| Apr 201722320 miC $150 | check engine light po449 and p0455 evap valve and system leak. Broken wire in the harness located at the gas tank and evap canister | ||
| Chevrolet Equinox in Manitoba, Canada Dec 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 201773780 mi | Engine was leaking oil around the timing cover. It was leaking on the ground and required refilling between changes. Engine was very noisy after oil leak repair. Took it back and replaced the timing chain guides, the timing chain, and the water pump chain. | ||
| Dec 201775640 miC $1678 | The rear main seal failed. Probable cause was a frozen PCV system, causing high pressure in the engine and causing the seal to fail. Front pads and rotors were replaced. The accelerator pedal position sensor was failing and causing a reduced engine power message constantly. | ||
| Feb 201878740 miC $5500 | Engine became noisy. A crankshaft bearing was spun. Needed a new engine. | ||
| Chevrolet Equinox in North Carolina, United States Apr 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
| May 201847000 mi | RIGHT SIDE OUTPUT SHAFT SEAL LEAKING. UNDER WARRANTY. AXLE SEAL REPLACED, TRANSMISSION FLUID FILLED. | ||
| Chevrolet Equinox in Indiana, United States Jul 2013 - Apr 2021 | |||
| Mar 201852000 miUS $30 | Broken radiator petcock | ||
| Chevrolet Equinox in Ontario, Canada Sep 2013 - Sep 2020 | |||
| Apr 201827590 miC $500 | Rear pads and rotors were changed. Exceedingly rapid wear. | ||
| Chevrolet Equinox in Michigan, United States Dec 2017 - Mar 2022 | |||
| Jan 201861300 miUS $1200 | Pcv froze causing main seal to blow, known issue on GM 2.4, but GM says my vin number was not covered under TSB 14882, Just get on the web and you will find hundreds upon hundreds of consumers with the same issue with the same results | ||
| Jun 2021109000 miUS $100 | timing solenoids, intake and exhaust, about once a year, three times so far. burning so much oil | ||
| Chevrolet Equinox in Michigan, United States Dec 2015 - Jan 2016 | |||
| Jan 2016US $4600 | Engine block failed allowing oil to drain without warning | ||
| Chevrolet Equinox in Minnesota, United States Aug 2015 - Dec 2016 | |||
| May 201650300 miUS $1000 | AC Condenser Cooling fans Radiator | ||
| Chevrolet Equinox in North Carolina, United States Jun 2013 - Jul 2013 | |||
| Jun 20131800 mi | No a/c. Coolant fan continues to run after engine is shut off, for at least 20 minutes. Temperature gauge buried in "c" location. They towed my car to dealership, bled the a/c line. Had no a/c, engine and oil lights were on. They replaced a sensor. | ||
| Jul 20131800 mi | No A/C, oil & engine lights on. They replaced the main computer | ||
| Chevrolet Equinox in Minnesota, United States Sep 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
| May 202295000 mi | Oil consumption test | ||
| Chevrolet Equinox in Massachusetts, United States Feb 2013 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Sep 201310000 mi | Backup light defective | ||
| Mar 201533000 mi | Replaced the torque converter seal. | ||
| Chevrolet Equinox in Texas, United States Dec 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jul 201861000 miUS $37 | Had to replace torn front lower control arm bushing. Wife hit a curb and I guess that caused it to tear through, causing the car to pull and exhibit loose handling. | ||
| Sep 202079900 mi | P0420 code For cat efficiency was triggered right before the emissions warranty was up. Luckily no issues with the dealer replacing it. This was actually in 2019 I believe, according to the mileage updates. | ||
| Mar 202185000 miUS $110 | Had to replace the variable valve timing solenoids due to error codes and check engine light. | ||
| Chevrolet Equinox in Quebec, Canada Jun 2013 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Feb 201524840 mi | Intake manifold gasket was replaced under warranty | ||
| Oct 201534700 mi | Windshield wipers stopped working. repaired under warranty | ||
| Jan 201755800 mi | Intake cam repacement | ||
| May 201760760 mi | Exhaust cam | ||
| Jul 201761380 miC $100 | oil filter seal | ||
| Chevrolet Equinox in South Carolina, United States Dec 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Oct 201548300 mi | A/C compressor was replaced due to a rattling noise in the clutch assembly. | ||
| May 201884000 miUS $200 | Timing solenoid and VVT solenoid. | ||
| Chevrolet Equinox in Michigan, United States Jul 2014 - Dec 2018 | |||
| Aug 201519400 mi | Small area of rust in the door frame of driver's side rear door. | ||
| Chevrolet Equinox in Arkansas, United States Aug 2012 - Feb 2019 | |||
| May 201539600 miUS $108 | Replaced compressor due to excessive noise. | ||
| Jun 201766000 miUS $125 | Hood latch replaced. Latch mechanically was fine but the associated hood latch sensor was sending intermittent alarms ("theft attempt detected"). | ||
| Sep 201884000 miUS $353 | Replace crank position sensor. Car had experienced an intermittent rough idle which led to the diagnosis. | ||
| Chevrolet Equinox in Tennessee, United States Jun 2013 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Aug 2018101500 miUS $250 | One of the sensors was clogged with oil d/t known oil consumption issues with this vehicle causing vehicle to stall in traffic and run roughly. | ||
2013 Chevrolet Equinox 4dr SUV
182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Chevrolet Equinox in New York, United States Jun 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Feb 202178000 miUS $500 | P0411 falt Secondary Air Injection System ? Incorrect Flow Detected Cleaned intake system | ||
| Chevrolet Equinox in Connecticut, United States Nov 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Oct 202080451 mi | Was tested for,oil consumption issue, engine failed test, had recall done per factory recall. installed new pistons and rings, gaskets, seals, hardware, timing chains, guides and tensioner. Filled and bleed coolant , oil and filter changed. | ||
| Chevrolet Equinox in Manitoba, Canada Oct 2015 - Feb 2019 | |||
| May 201632240 mi | My link display shuts down and reboots in an erratic manner. Problem unresolved. | ||
| Aug 201634100 miC $1107 | Erratic operation of the radio and display. Tested to be a problem with radio. During initial testing a scratch occurred on the display. Dealer replaced radio at my cost and they replaced the display at their cost. | ||
| Sep 201636580 miC $260 | Engine light on indicating variable valve timing solenoid needs replacing. Done. | ||
| Feb 201852080 miC $1000 | Replaced seat belt passenger side due to constant "service air bag" notification. Had front crankshaft seal replaced...3rd time. Had spark plugs replaced. Mechanic suggested using Seafoam in oil and fuel due to moisture accumulation. | ||
| Feb 201958900 miC $26000 | Due to the ongoing problem with the pcv and water getting in the engine the rear main seal blew on the highway destroying the motor. Bought used motor and had to get it installed. The water freezes in our climate and pushes the seal and all oil leaks out fast. | ||
| Chevrolet Equinox in Wisconsin, United States May 2013 - Jul 2015 | |||
| Oct 20139700 mi | Oil was contaminated with fuel. High pressure fuel pump was replaced. The dealer also changed the oil and filter. Popping noise from rear at cold start. Bulletin #PIP5122A - Replaced auxillary fuel pump module with PPA label | ||
| May 201417000 mi | Replaced rack and pinion steering assembly. Resistance in turning steering wheel from dead center on straight highway. Not noticeable until after driving for half hour or more. | ||
| Jun 201419000 mi | Shift lever not traveling smoothly. Would be stopped by something solid and would need to be moved back for another try to get it into Park. | ||
| Aug 201420000 mi | There was a small pin hole in the exhaust pipe just before the pipe entered the muffler. The muffler is welded to the pipe so everything was replaced up to a point under the front seat. | ||
| Mar 201528000 mi | Carrier bearing holding up the drive shaft was hanging on by threads. | ||
| May 201531000 mi | Torque converter leak. Repaired under warranty. One week later the left axle shaft was leaking. Repaired under warranty. | ||
| Jul 201532000 mi | There had always been fuel, about 5%, in the engine oil, dealer said GM had no fix for this. | ||
| Chevrolet Equinox in Maryland, United States Jun 2013 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Mar 201417000 mi | Steering was notchy. Replaced steering gear. | ||
| Chevrolet Equinox in Georgia, United States Feb 2013 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Aug 201427400 mi | Replaced headliner as original had developed a tear in the material. | ||
| Chevrolet Equinox in Pennsylvania, United States Jan 2013 - Jan 2015 | |||
| Feb 2013 | defective rim causing slow leak | ||
| Dec 201438000 mi | Doors and tailgate rusting at pinch weld on bottom of doors. Dealer took it to a body shop where the rust was removed, bottoms of doors repainted, and seam seal applied. Exterior of tailgate also had blistering paint that was repaired. | ||
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