2013 Chevrolet Equinox Power Train Problems
- 49
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 49 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- check engine · 9 records
- engine light · 9 records
- main seal · 7 records
- rear main · 5 records
- failure mileage · 5 records
- only miles · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 13 |
| 30–60k mi | 11 |
| 100–150k mi | 8 |
| 1–30k mi | 7 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine · Power Train
This car has had documented excessive oil consumption issues since i bought it used in 2015. Chevrolet will not make right. So far i have had to replace the timing chain and main seal twice due to massive oil leakage and loss. Most recently engine seized up while i was going 70 mph and stopped in the middle of the highway. A very dangerous situation. Even though oil had been changed 1500 miles previously, it was…
ODI 11061944
Engine · Power Train
I purchased a 2013 chevy equinox on 5/2/16. On 1/1/18 with 84,000 miles, i was on the highway with my 4 children and the stability track, reduced power warning flashed, engine malfunction warning, and then a message to stop the engine. I pulled to the side of the highway in 0 degree weather with my and stopped the engine. After waiting over 2 hrs i was towed home. On 1/2/18 chevy's corporate office advised towing to…
ODI 11115871
Engine · Power Train
I made an appointment 2013 equinox into the dealer because i was smelling strong exhaust smell in the cab. As soon as i talked to the mechanic he told me it was most likely a cracked exhaust manifold and that it is happening frequently in the equinox models. Then 2 days before my appointment to get my car looked at my check engine like turned on so i parked it and didn't drive it until it was time to take it to the…
ODI 11057752
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
My car is cutting off without any warnings in traffic and when parking also at stop lights. I took it to a local shop to have it checked due to the check engine light finally coming on. Only to find out my car had no oil. Note i keep my routine maintenance up on my car due to having a small child. Also cam shaft code my car is out of warranty and i just paid car payment. Reading complaints i see this problem is…
ODI 11054401
Engine · Power Train
Check engine light comes on and off for no reason. Rpms spike when ideling and vehicle physically jumps forward. Vehicle turns off while driving when coming to stop at intersection.
ODI 11161066
Power Train
My car engine light came on last week after i had picked it up from chevy dealership after they had repaired my vehicle. Since the light has been on i am unable to use my remote start. My engine seems like it wants to cut out. My car does not run properly.
ODI 11014550
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
6 months after purchase car began stalling. Vehicle always was low on oil, even with proper maintenance. Loss of acceleration speed and stalling became usual. Finally after filling the tank it stalled and would not start so we had it towed. Timing chain was the reason given so $3600 later i figured it was fixed. Not the case. Oil was still having to be added and 1.5 years later while driving, the motor has blown. We…
ODI 11004200
Power Train
I just recently replaced my engine that blew up. I was driving home from a doctors. Appt when all of a sudden my suv went from driving the speed limit to barely moving. I had to turn it on and off several times to be able to park it in a safe place.i had it towed to a local dealership and was told my transmission died. So in less than two months i have had to replace both my engine and transmission once i hit…
ODI 10966406
Power Train
These vehicles have a problem with transmissions. They seem to lurch forward when down shifting. Have brought it to several dealers,they say this is normal really. This is not safe. Called gm they are no help!!
ODI 10944525
Electronic Stability Control · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
While driving on turnpike at about 75, stability control message can up followed by reduced engine power message. Car reduced speed very quickly while in moderate traffic. Managed to move to shoulder safely, however car would not restart. Powered off vehicle for a few minutes. When turned back on to attempt restart, messages are gone but left check engine light. Vehicle would turnover and sputter but would not…
ODI 10918424
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet equinox. While driving 45 mph, the engine stalled without warning. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road where it was able to be restarted. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the…
ODI 10918894
Engine · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
Vehicle shuts off while in drive , loosing all power to throttle , power steering and all other components of vehicle. This has begun happening over the last three days after having the vehicle for only three months. The vehicle currently has 39,000 miles on it . Today while traveling 70 mph on the highway the car shut off causing me to have to fight the cars steering to safely bring it to a complete stop in the…
ODI 10894209
Engine · Power Train · Steering
NOISE AND BURNING AROUND 6 QUARTS OF OIL A WEEK
ODI 11228844
Air Bags · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet equinox. While parked on a slight incline, the contact's vehicle rolled backwards and crashed into another vehicle. The failure recurred intermittently. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was not filed. There were no injuries sustained. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was…
Crash reported
ODI 10781813
Power Train · Unknown Or Other
I purchased this 2013 chevrolet equinox and was looking through the owners manual. I found that there is no way to check the transmission fluid level. Talked to the service manager about the absents of a way to check the fluid and was told all new vehicles no longer have a dip stick to check transmission fluid levels. This to me is a safety hazard as if you rely on some service department to tell you that your fluid…
ODI 10764020
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
I was at a stop light preparing to take a right turn on red, which is legal in oklahoma, after coming to a complete stop, and as i had begun the turn slightly depressing the gas pedal, the car died and all lights and power was lost. I coasted the vehicle into the parking lot of a gas station that was on the corner nearest to me and after two to three minutes the car started again and everything was working as…
ODI 10731349
Engine · Power Train · Visibility/Wiper
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet equinox. While driving at an unknown speed, a loud abnormal ticking sound emitted from the vehicle without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that there was no oil in the vehicle. The technician performed an oil change and compression test every 1,000 miles. The contact was informed that the piston in the engine failed and needed to be replaced.…
ODI 10889297
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Second time my throttle sensor has failed due to cold temperatures. *tr
ODI 10683623
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
I was doing approx. 25 mph and went to press down on the accelerator the vehicle hesitated then took off very fast and rapid scared my wife and i almost hit the vehicle that i was trying to pass the vehicle now sits in my garage and will not drive the vehicle very afraid either myself or someone else is going to get killed, this is not the first time during the week of 5-22-2014 it happened. *tr
ODI 10594030
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet equinox. While driving up an incline, the vehicle shook severely at approximately 35 mph. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 52,000.
ODI 10821136
Electrical System · Power Train
Cpsc#i1360158a. 2013 chevrolet equinox. Consumer stated when she pressed the accelerator her car reversed while it was still in drive. *ln the consumer stated she immediately applied the brake, once the vehicle went into reverse. The consumer stated it felt as though,the vehicle was in neutral on a hill. She managed to put the vehicle in park, then in drive again, and once she pressed the accelerator, the vehicle…
ODI 10525467
Power Train
Transmission does not upshift when accelerating...always and everyday (v6 engine models) cadillac has issued a recall # 14132 for the same powertrain in the 2013 cadillac srx! Chevrolet should do the same! *tr
ODI 10705575
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle failed to accelerate. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who diagnosed that the transmission control module needed to be reprogrammed but there was no programming information available to remedy the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 200.
ODI 10588911
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle failed to accelerate. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who diagnosed that the transmission control module needed to be reprogrammed but there was no programming information available to remedy the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 200.
ODI 10588903