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2013 Chevrolet Equinox Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 22 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2013 Chevrolet Equinox, 3% of its 751 total complaints for the year. Two crashes and one fire are tied to this area, with a median failure mileage of 36,000 miles. No related recalls are listed for this specific problem area.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
22
3% of 751
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
36,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

  • Tire sidewalls develop multiple holes or blow out unexpectedly, sometimes without the tire pressure warning system alerting the driver in time.
  • Tire pressure warning light stays illuminated even after tires are inflated correctly or replaced, pointing to a recurring seal or sensor issue at the alloy wheel.
  • Tire tread separates or peels away from the sidewall on Michelin Latitude Tour tires, a pattern owners say matches other tire sizes that were recalled.
  • Owners tied to a suspension-related recall campaign (NHTSA campaign 16v582000) report being unable to get the recall repair completed because the needed part was unavailable.
  • Lug nuts rust through and crack even with regular dealership tire rotations, noted around 70,000 miles.
  • Wheel bearing failure has been diagnosed by a dealer in connection with a related recall campaign.

When 2013 Chevrolet Equinox suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 22, 2013, latest Sep 9, 2026.

2013 Chevrolet Equinox suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month2Jul 2013May 2014Feb 2017Nov 2017Sep 2022Aug 2024Jul 2025
22 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2013 to Sep 2026; peak Jul 2026 (2).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2013 Chevrolet Equinox

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Equinox model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200564 (10%)
  2. 200627 (4%)
  3. 200726 (4%)
  4. 200812 (3%)
  5. 20096 (6%)
  6. 201021 (3%)
  7. 201116 (2%)
  8. 201225 (4%)
  9. 201322 (3%)
  10. 20147 (1%)
  11. 201516 (2%)
  12. 20169 (2%)
  13. 20176 (2%)
  14. 201816 (4%)
  15. 20195 (2%)
  16. 202017 (6%)
  17. 20214 (4%)
  18. 20223 (2%)
  19. 20231 (1%)
  20. 20246 (8%)
  21. 202510 (4%)

Frequently asked questions

How many suspension, wheel, and tire complaints does the 2013 Chevrolet Equinox have?
NHTSA lists 22 complaints in this category for the 2013 Equinox, which is 3% of the 751 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2013 Equinox suspension or wheels?
The data shows no recalls specifically tied to this Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaint category, though sample complaints reference a separate suspension-related recall campaign, 16v582000, affecting parts availability.
At what mileage do these suspension and tire problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure for this problem area is 36,000 miles.
Did any of these problems cause crashes or fires?
Yes, NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 1 fire linked to Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints on the 2013 Equinox, with no reported injuries.
How does the 2013 Equinox compare to other years for this issue?
The 2013 model's 22 complaints and 3% share are similar to 2012 (25 complaints, 4%) and higher than more recent years like 2017 (6 complaints, 2%) and 2019 (5 complaints, 2%).

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.