2013 Chevrolet Equinox Fuel System Problems
NHTSA lists 45 Fuel System complaints for the 2013 Chevrolet Equinox, about 6% of its 751 total complaints that year. No related recall is on file, and the median mileage at failure was 95,000 miles.
- Fuel System complaints
- 45
- 6% of 751
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 95,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical fuel system symptoms owners report
- Owners report the vehicle stalling or losing power while driving, sometimes losing acceleration control.
- Some describe fuel odor mixing into engine oil after a high-pressure fuel pump issue, with fuel continuing to leak into oil even after replacement.
- Owners note rough running and frequent illumination of the service engine light, with diagnostic codes tied to vapor buildup in the fuel feed line during hot ambient temperatures.
- Several report hesitation when accelerating at low speeds, followed by an unexpected surge in RPMs or power.
- A few describe stalling that led to loss of steering control while driving.
When 2013 Chevrolet Equinox fuel system complaints were filed
First complaint Mar 10, 2013, latest Jun 29, 2026.
Fuel System recalls for the 2013 Chevrolet Equinox
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Fuel System complaints by Equinox model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many fuel system complaints does the 2013 Chevrolet Equinox have?
- NHTSA lists 45 Fuel System complaints for the 2013 Chevrolet Equinox, which is about 6% of the 751 total complaints logged for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2013 Chevrolet Equinox fuel system?
- No. The data shows no related recalls filed for the fuel system on the 2013 Chevrolet Equinox.
- At what mileage do fuel system problems usually appear on the 2013 Equinox?
- The median mileage at failure for fuel system complaints on the 2013 Equinox is 95,000 miles.
- Did fuel system complaints on the 2013 Equinox lead to crashes or fires?
- NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 0 fires reported among the fuel system complaints for the 2013 Equinox.
- How does the 2013 Equinox compare to other years for fuel system complaints?
- The 2013 Equinox's 45 complaints (6% share) is lower than 2011's 75 complaints (10% share) but similar to 2014 and 2019, which also logged 35 and 45 complaints respectively.