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2GNALDEK3D6••••••2013 Chevrolet EQUINOX
This build draws 5.8× more complaints than the average 2013 Chevrolet EQUINOX build (19 vs 3).
19on this build
706on the model
215builds in total
Most reportedEngine 9Visibility/wiper 7Power Train 3Vehicle Speed Control 1
What owners of this build wrote
EngineJul 2023
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was not able to be restarted. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine needed to be replaced due to…
Power TrainNov 2020
While traveling less than 2 miles from home at about 40 mph on a smooth straight road the vehicle made a sudden jerk like slamming on brakes. Made control difficult momentarily
SteeringJul 2020
My car made an aggressive right turn on its own. Back story: I started up my car and started slowly driving straight out of a street parking spot. I noticed the steering was slightly resisting me. I made a right turn and noticed the car was pulling some to the right (I actively…
Visibility/wiperSep 2018
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet equinox. While driving at unknown speeds, the windshield wipers began to work intermittently and then became inoperable. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact believed the failure was similar to NHTSA campaign number:…
EngineJun 2022
Burns oils. Sometimes oil pan is dry after recently getting an oil change and before next oil change is needed. Bad pistons
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 2GNALDEK3D6388889 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.