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.
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.
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%).