2013 Chevrolet Equinox Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 426 engine-related complaints for the 2013 Chevrolet Equinox, 57% of all 751 complaints filed for the year, with a median failure mileage of 92,750 miles. No related recall is listed for this engine issue.
- Engine complaints
- 426
- 57% of 751
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 4
- Injuries reported
- 8
- Median mileage
- 92,750 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Owners report sudden loss of power with a "reduced engine power" message appearing on the dash, cutting speed sharply even with the accelerator pressed to the floor.
- Some drivers describe the engine stalling or dying unexpectedly at highway speed, requiring the vehicle to be restarted after a wait.
- Several complaints describe smoke or fire originating from under the hood or near the engine while driving at low speed or idling.
- Owners report hesitation on acceleration, including delayed response followed by a sudden surge of power.
- A few describe a loud roaring noise from the engine during low-speed operation, such as backing up, that dealers could not diagnose.
- Some owners report the engine burning through oil accompanied by a rattling noise.
When 2013 Chevrolet Equinox engine complaints were filed
First complaint Mar 10, 2013, latest Sep 2, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2013 Chevrolet Equinox
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by Equinox model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are engine problems in the 2013 Chevrolet Equinox?
- NHTSA lists 426 engine complaints for the 2013 Equinox, which is 57% of the 751 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2013 Chevrolet Equinox engine?
- No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this engine complaint area.
- At what mileage do 2013 Equinox engine problems typically appear?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this engine issue is 92,750 miles.
- Were there any fires linked to 2013 Equinox engine complaints?
- NHTSA data for this engine complaint area lists 4 fires, 1 crash, and 8 injuries among the reported cases.
- How does the 2013 Equinox compare to other years for engine complaints?
- The 2013 model's 57% share of complaints tied to engine problems matches 2011 and is higher than most other years, such as 2018 at 25% and 2021 at 19%.