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Been a Good Car so far but not Perfect
DCSFORUM, 10/24/2015
2013 Chevrolet Equinox LTZ 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
114 of 121 people found this review helpful
Bought the Equinox new 3 years ago and have not had any troubles in 24,000 miles. I knew the 2.4L wouldn't routinely achieve the EPA fuel mileage numbers at typical highway speeds (and I'm frustrated at both Chevy and the EPA for unrealistic numbers) but a quick glance at the data on Fuelly.com shows it's nearly impossible to achieve the highway number (only 3 fill-ups out of 418 got 32 MPG) which is just wrong from a consumer standpoint. I have measured 29.5 MPG on a 500-mile highway run in ECO mode running 65-70 MPH. I don't know how the 4-cylinder will hold up either so I might opt for the 6-cylinder if I had it to do over again. I thought the 2.4L had reasonable power during my test drive but after 3 years of driving, it feels somewhat underpowered. On the plus side, it's quiet and we have not had any squeaks or rattles. It has run flawlessly with no returns to the dealer for any reason other than oil changes. I think the Equinox looks pretty decent and handles well. Brakes and HID headlights are great. Good amount of room in the back seat. Side airbags are good to have. Here are my observations on the negative side: 1. The center stack is angled away from the driver so reaching the main knob on the upper right of the radio requires the driver to lean forward away from the seat and I'm 6 ft tall with relatively long arms. This is terrible ergonomic design and is very frustrating over time. That control isn't accessible on the steering wheel so they force you to lean way forward to use it. Extremely bad. 2. I find the seats too firm. The firm seats bother my sciatic nerve and I start having numbness. I had to go buy a seat cushion to alleviate this problem. 3. The Equinox cargo room is much smaller than it should be for a vehicle of this length. The Equinox is the same length as our Buick Rendezvous but the Rendezvous has 3 rows of seating and offers two or three times more cargo space. According to Edmunds specs, the two vehicles only differ in width by 1 inch so I'm just puzzled how the Equinox is so much smaller in the back. It just strikes me that the Equinox is trying to be a small fuel-efficient SUV but it doesn't excel at either end of the spectrum. It doesn't achieve the EPA numbers but also isn't big enough to handle big family trips because of the small cargo area. The cargo area is also narrow enough that you can't put golf clubs back there. 4. As noted above, I'm not sold on the 2.4L engine. It doesn't achieve the sticker ratings and I'm uncertain how well it will hold up over time. I'm not sure we're saving enough fuel to be worth feeling this underpowered. Some people have reported 5. The 6-speed transmission is good at keeping the engine revs low for better fuel economy and I like the manual shift control but it is the worst-shifting new-car transmission I have ever owned. I don't consider it a severe problem but more of a constant annoyance. It's just not nearly as smooth as it should be. The car hesitates momentarily at every shift with first-to-second and second-to-third being the worst. So, the bottom line for me is that it is a mixed bag. The car has been completely reliable which is ultimately what matters the most to me but I do have a few concerns as noted above.
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Thank goodness for extended warranty!
Francis Gonser, 01/02/2019
2013 Chevrolet Equinox LT 4dr SUV w/1LT (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
20 of 20 people found this review helpful
I've bought and driven Chevrolet vehicles since 1972 and this one has had the most problems. In addition to regular maintenance (reasonable) there have been seven (7) warranty repairs in nearly 6 years! Wiper transmission; control arm bushings; transmission fluid leak; water pump; CAM actuator solenoid; seat switch; control arm. Now I find out the engine is using/losing oil. Not burning, not leaking. Not an uncommon problem I learned; there's a class action suit against GM over excessive oil consumption. Very disappointed. Do your research before buying!
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johnnie14, 03/11/2013
2013 Chevrolet Equinox LTZ 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
20 of 20 people found this review helpful
I have had this 2013 Equinox for about one month and I am very happy with it. It has a nice quiet ride, I love the stereo system, love the sunroof. In fact I love everything about it. We are taking it on a 300 mile road trip this next weekend and I am confident of a good ride and great performance. If there is one thing I would have any negative comment about, it would be the gas cap to fill it up with gas is on the passenger side! Other than that, I am very pleased with my new car. We are recently retired and this will probably be our last new car.
My first new vehicle
toody, 08/24/2014
2013 Chevrolet Equinox LT 4dr SUV AWD w/1LT (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
78 of 83 people found this review helpful
I've had my Equinox for over a year now and here are my pros and cons. Pros: -I haven't gotten stuck once during the first winter season with my all seasons. I can't wait to drive it with winter tires. -I like the sliding backseat feature. My parents won't ride shotgun because they like the room in the back! -Fairly good on gas and very decent on the highways when on eco mode -Smooth ride, especially on highways -Blind spot mirrors are very helpful Cons: -Wish the backseats would fold flat, it gives it a weird angle when folded. -Very narrow space from behind -Some of the interior gives it a cheap look and easily scratches and dents from normal wear -Steering is sluggish
1ST YEAR REVIEW
mjdozie, 07/24/2014
2013 Chevrolet Equinox LT 4dr SUV w/2LT (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
41 of 43 people found this review helpful
My gf bought a 2013 Equinox just over 1 year ago & we have enjoyed it as our daily commuter. We enjoy the cargo space as we have filled it up, probably too much, several times over the past year with room to spare. The Chevy MyLink system is good & bluetooth calling & entertainment system works well. My gf's favorite feature are the heated seats. They get very warm very quickly which she enjoys for her back. Driving is not very exciting due to lack of steering feel & you can feel the base 182 hp's lack of power in some situations, though it always gets the job done. We are always comfortable & you have lots of personal space which is great, especially for those trips with several passengers.
Run Run far and fast
Randy Bolley, 04/03/2018
updated 10/04/2018
2013 Chevrolet Equinox LS 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
29 of 30 people found this review helpful
2013 equinox 61300 miles, PCV valve frozen which blew the rear main engine seal close to a 4000 dollar repair, GM has a TSB 14882 for this known issue only to be told that my vin number is not included, a quick check of the web you will find hundreds upon hundreds of any GM vehicle with the 2.4 lTR engine with this same issue and GM is telling everyone their vins are not included in this TSB. do your research because your on your own GM cares when you first by it until they find there are issues then they could care less. excuse after excuse from numerous GM Reps. but they can not tell me what the difference between the vin numbers covered and the ones that are not, Piss poor engine design, and no accountability by this corporation that we the people had to bail out.
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Happy after almost 3 years and 20k miles
Vicki, 11/17/2015
2013 Chevrolet Equinox LTZ 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
17 of 17 people found this review helpful
Have been happy overall with my leased 2013 Equinox LTZ. Gas mileage in city (LA stop & go? traffic) consistently 20 mpg; freeway high 20's...low 30's in ECO mode. Only issue thus far has been occasional hiccups in radio/nav system (occasionally doesn't turn on with car; often starts in radio mode rather than usb/iPod where it was when turned off). In terms of design, really like sliding back seat...lots of rear seat leg room when not hauling cargo. Cargo space is a bit narrow, but has been adequate for my needs. Rear seats fold flat (as long as headrests retracted), creating good space when needed. Not thrilled with plastic door panels...very cheap looking. Absolutely HATED front collision sensor, and turned both it and the lane indicator OFF shortly after purchase...front collision sensor would apply brakes when accelerating to pass, and also on "twisty road"...apparently it thought I was headed for the cars parked on the opposite side of the street so applied brakes...very irritating and potentially dangerous. Fit and finish have been great. Absolutely no repairs required outside of routine oil changes/tire rotations. Tires and brakes still ok at 20k miles.
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2013 Eqinox is in the shop for repair every few months
nicolepalese, 01/25/2015
2013 Chevrolet Equinox LS 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
65 of 70 people found this review helpful
Purchased my Equinox June of 2013, when I brought it in for my first oil change, I already had an oil leak. Right around my second oil change I heard this horrible banging noise coming from the rear of the vehicle, the car needed a new secondary fuel pump, and sensor. Right before my 3rd oil change my check engine light came on, the car needed a new fuel rail pressure sensor. Now the car just came out of the shop this week due to a humming sound when I would turn on my ac. It turns out the car needed a whole new ac compressor. I have had nothing but problems with my new car. I have purchased 3 other brand new vehicles in the past, and never had any problems with them. Very disappointed!
So far so good!
dmcnuttfamily, 10/28/2013
2013 Chevrolet Equinox LT 4dr SUV w/2LT (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
35 of 37 people found this review helpful
Bought the 2013 Equinox 2LT this past April. Nice car. First time to buy a Chevy after having Hondas and Toyotas for the past 20 years. Couldn't beat the options and the price when compared to the Hondas and Toyotas. Had some difficulty trying to find the exact car as there are so many options that are not necessarily automatic on a 2LT. For example found the color we wanted with the leather seats we liked but it had a manuel rear door. You would think that on a 2LT the power rear door would be automatically included. Back seats are roomy enough for our 3 teenagers. Front seats provide many adjustments for a comfortable ride.
Of Some Concern
John Pitts, 12/09/2015
updated 12/21/2016
2013 Chevrolet Equinox LS 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
15 of 15 people found this review helpful
I have the 2013 Chevy 2LT Equinox with 301 HP V6. Fwd, Leather,black on black, Tow Package, everything power. I only lack AWD, which I haven't needed in our somewhat snowy and icy winters Central Indiana. And Navigation. I also don't have the Economy Button people speak of here. I've had the car brand new off the lot $31k. I've had a couple of concerns. 2 days ago my power breaks locked my back wheels while driving. I had to have an expensive tow, but the work was under warranty. I haven't hit the basic 3 yrs 38k miles yet, I'm at 2 yrs 27100 miles. If I had been out on the interstate I think I may have had a bad crash, idk, don't wanna find out. The dealership fixed the problem promptly. I think perhaps this should be a recall that is fixed for everyone. Also, my license plate light on one side has lost the outer covering somehow in the car wash I beleive. The rear window doesn't clean easily. Seems to smear. No matter how clean I try and make it. Although it's garage kept, I cannot make that rear window look brand new again. I baby my car, and I absolutely love it otherwise. I avg 18 mpg in the city and 31 mpg on the highway. I am average height and weight 5 11 180 lbs and the seating is extremely comfortable. The floor mats look well aged after going through just two winters, should have purchased winter floor mats sooner. I use both the fwd collision alert and the lane departure warning, and I love these options. I have the upgraded 18 inch wheels. I guess I'm here to boast about how much I love my car.... But, that being said, I'm concerned about this recent parking break issue. I think that's dangerous. The dealer said no worries, and blew off further conversation, but I'm a bit I settled on the issue and may contact Chevrolet directly.
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Oil Burner
woz, 10/27/2018
2013 Chevrolet Equinox LS 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
50 of 54 people found this review helpful
After 3 years, burns oil repeatedly. Dealership says it is allowed to burn 3/4 Qt. every 1000 miles. If you do not check your oil every 1000 miles you will you will damage your engine period. You cannot see oil in the exhaust and you will have no oil leaks underneath that you can see. No engine light will come when it is low. Worst engineered car I have seen in my 45yrs of driving new cars.
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Car Blows Up After Slow Speed Front End Collision
John Kolesa, 10/23/2015
updated 11/01/2018
2013 Chevrolet Equinox LS 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
47 of 51 people found this review helpful
I had extended factory warranty repair work done on a stabilitrac sensor issue. I was told it was a high pressure fuel pump issue. Less than two weeks after the warranty repair work was done through Carmax, I was in a low speed fender bender in bumper to bumper traffic in Houston. I pulled the vehicle off the road to exchange information and when I walked less than 30 feet from the car the engine caught fire. Flames 4 feet high coming off the hood. In less than a minute after that, the engine exploded and engulfed the front half of the car in flames. The entire car was destroyed in less than the time it took for the fire department to get there. I would not recommend this vehicle to anyone. I got it because I thought it was safe. Coincidence that GM implemented front end collision warning sensors on their new models? I don't think so. I would not put my mother in this car. Another few moments in that car and I would have been burned alive.
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Oil consumption/ electronic problems. . Again
Jeff, 04/19/2018
updated 11/06/2018
2013 Chevrolet Equinox LT 4dr SUV w/1LT (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
Bought equinox because it was an suv we thought would work well for us(122 on the miles then, now has 141 ) It did fine for a while but one day traveling from Indianapolis to Florida, I noticed there is a ticking on the top of the engine. I am Mechanically inclined, mind you. First thing I did was check the oil level. It was 2 quarts low! This concern me, so I kept checking and later realize the engine was eating oil. I guess this is a common problem with the 2.4 engine. I went from the factory recommended 5w30 to 10-40 and tha helped, but didn’t stop oil consumption. Then there was a series of political electrical problems. And trust me I know what where parts are. Battery, starter, fan inside the cab, and now a code comes up about the stability control, which has led to the vehicle not running at all. All this within three months. It’s funny I had similar problems to the 2010 Chevy Malibu I had before the equinox. Will be the last GM product I buy for quite some time. Toyota? Nissan? Anything but a GM product.
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Ginny, 03/22/2016
2013 Chevrolet Equinox LTZ 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
16 of 17 people found this review helpful
I bought an original Equinox a 2005 when the first came out (which I loved) so when I was in need of another car I knew I would go to another Equinox. This car has been one problem after another. 1) During a family trip the wiper motor stopped working during a horrific rain storm ( luckily went to an awesome dealer wished I lived in that state). 2) the transmission went on my way to get groceries the original dealer wasn't real accommodating so had to go another which was ok - wasn't great experience and 3) now while driving its stalls - really how safe is this car. I'm so scared to get it in now - I can't express my disappointment in Chevy & GM
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love it.
DMBaker, 03/10/2016
2013 Chevrolet Equinox LS 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
I bought my used 2013 equinox in may 2015. Had it almost 1 year. I love it. There are a few things I would like to see changed in future models. Like rear seat climate control. That would be great for the Arizona summers. Also rear seat audio headphone port and dvd. Also a usb port right up near the stereo. Another thing, the seats don't go down low enough. I'm 5.7, and I would like the seat to go down lower. But even with the above mentioned suggestions, I really love this car. I love the electonics. The size of the seats. The room in the car is great. I love being a bit higher off the ground. The cargo space is great. Smooth ride. Nice interior. But like I said the biggest negative for me is that the 2013 doesn't have rear seat climate control. So my rear passages nearly have heat stoke when driving with me during the Arizona summer. It takes about 20 minutes until the air conditioning makes its way to the back seat. And usually by then, we are already at our destination. I researched and I don't believe the newer models have rear climate control, but I could be wrong. If they dont, they need to add it. If Chevys engineer/designers lived 1 summer in Az, they would definatly add it.
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Problem that can not seemed to be fixed
Lacy Chupp, 12/26/2018
2013 Chevrolet Equinox LT 4dr SUV w/1LT (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
I am the owner of a 2013 Chevy Equinox. When I first purchased the vehicle we had quite a few issues, and I ended up having to have the engine basically rebuilt due to it burning oil. It seemed to be doing great for about a year until about a year ago, and then I started smelling this weird smell from my defroster vent. It comes through my defroster when I turn my heater on. Smells to me like a strong ammonia smell. It is strong enough that it gives me a headache and makes me nauseous. I have taken this to the dealership three times to have this looked at over the past year and no one can seem to find the issue. This is becoming a huge problem, as I do not want to drive it anymore because it is starting to worry me to smell that strong of a smell. There is no leak in the floor boards, we have replaced vents, we also have replaced the car battery. I do not know what else to do, no one can seem to find the problem and I am so frustrated and I over all do like this car, I just want to know what is causing this problem without having to keep paying a fee every time just to take it in to have it looked at for them to tell me they can't figure it out, because it does not do it every time you turn it on.
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Oil monger
Rose, 01/06/2019
2013 Chevrolet Equinox LTZ 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
13 of 14 people found this review helpful
This car EATS oil. It drives terrible as soon as it needs an oil change. You can hear it in the engine. The O2 sensors have been repaired multiple times. Just get used the engine light being on. It will always be there! 2 blown oil seals because of the manufacturing of the model. But, MY car wasn't covered under the recall. How is that? A little over 120K miles and it acts like it is over 300K. My Jeep is over 200K and 13 years old. Runs so much better than this Equinox.
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Very nicely done!
chevy1969, 12/14/2012
2013 Chevrolet Equinox LT 4dr SUV AWD w/2LT (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
25 of 29 people found this review helpful
Picked up the 2LT 4cyl in white diamond w/light titanium leather interior and the 18" upgrade chrome wheels and man it does look sharp! I bought it for my fiance' for Bday/Xmas and I think i'm happier than she is. First thing is it does get 33 mpg I saw it I calculated it and the onboard computer saved it too...achieved on the NJ Turnpike driving 65 mph, i'm sure if you take it to 70+ it drops way off but it will achieve the mileage they claim on the highway. Second is the light titanium leather interior...very nice! It has been a focal point of everyone that's looked at it. My Toyota fan club neighbor came walking by and I opened the door and his eyes popped out his skull..literally..
I Love My 2013 Equinox!!
andrea2u, 03/30/2014
2013 Chevrolet Equinox LT 4dr SUV w/1LT (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
6 months and 4,000 miles later I have absolutely no regrets! Comfy and fun to drive. No problem passing or merging. Pleasantly surprised at the power it has when you need it. Filling up was difficult but after a couple times you get used to it and now it's no problem. It's soo quiet , roomy and the ride is great. My top 3 were the Mazda CX5, Nissan Rogue, and Equinox. After test drives I knew it was the Chevy. I don't have any blind spots. It has a sturdy & safe feel. My mpg is as advertised but it's all in how you drive. A quick 500 mile trip gave me 31.8mpg. I found a great dealer and got a great price! One problem is my daughter borrowed it and didn't want to give it back!
Among the best
gina6629, 03/06/2013
2013 Chevrolet Equinox LT 4dr SUV w/2LT (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Stylish and comfortable with bells and whistles that I love such as the turn by turn navigation, the Eco button which saves on gas and the way gas prices are today, I'm glad I have it and takes regular gas...which is a plus, it has the pioneer premium sound system....hands,-free calling, rear-view camera....[non-permissible content removed]
Don't buy this vehicle!!!!
Dederic Crisp, 10/20/2020
2013 Chevrolet Equinox LT 4dr SUV w/1LT (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
This is the worst vehicle hands down!!! I bought it Feb.2019 and it has only had issue on top of Issue. From oil consumption, to solenoids, camshaft positioning sensors, Catalytic converter problems and the list goes on. Before this vehicle I had a 2008 Impala with 260K miles and it wasn't half as a problem as this, matter of fact it ran great with no check engine lights. Soon as I got The Equinox a week later Check Engine Light Came on. GM recalls are a joke, The latest recall only replaced a Oxygen Sensor, not both only 1 of them! I'm really a upset customer! My next vehicle will not be a GM Product.
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Chevy knows whats wrong and won't fix it
I'm Not Young or Dumb, 12/21/2018
2013 Chevrolet Equinox LTZ 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
There is a major issue with camshaft oil seal that causes multiple other parts to become faulty. Within 6mo of owning a pre-owned at 52,000 miles I was having oil consumption issues but was brushed off my 2 dealers. I began to ask for oil consumption tests but was told i would have to pay (which i learned later on is not the case). At every oil change, i would ask them to look for oil leaks, issues, or signs of problems but was given the all clear. Eventually my Equinox was stalling on the expressway and having shifting issues that cause me to get into a small accident. I finally took it to Genisis Chevy who actually listened to my complaints and issues and were able to find the Timing Chain to be completely eroded, the camshaft solenoids damaged, and the oil leaking from the Camshaft Seal. Being a poor College Student who saved to get a this car, the constant runaround telling me nothing was covered until i drove enough miles to make sure it wasn't covered under the warranty was extremely frustrating. CHEVY DOESN'T CARE about their dealers giving the clients a run around or the fact that they put thousands of cars with faulty seals on the road to cause harm to their clients or other people. If you have this car or years 2012-2015 please get this checked out! Don't let them push you around and put you $10,000 in debt of lost equity like they did me. I've put over $3,000 into this car fixing problems that should have been recalled, and Chevy only offering 1/3 of the cost for financial assistance. I could have died or cause serious damage to another person!!!
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Equinox rides smooth/62k miles and still great
mikes11, 10/02/2013
updated 10/10/2018
2013 Chevrolet Equinox LT 4dr SUV w/2LT (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
I have 2000 miles on my 2013 Equinox 2LT, and have to say the car is great. Very quiet, the handling and ride are great. I am getting overall mpg of 28 and on the highway over 30mpg. I wish I had gotten the LTZ but I am very happy with this car and cannot find any faults with the exception of my phone book linking up with the my link feature. I called the toll free number and got a really helpful guy to set it up and worked fine but again is not linking up so have to call again. But overall a great vehicle. Now after 40k plus miles the car still runs and drives great. It is the most comfortable auto I have owned. I drive it 1300k miles to and from Florida every year and its a joy on the road with great handling and super mpg. Love this car. 3 years later and 48k more miles and I still love this vehicle. We have made numerous trips to Florida with this car often packed to the gills and still great ride, enough power and most of all quiet and very comfortable. Besides changing the engine oil on a regular basis and replacing the wipers nothing else has been fixed or needs to be fixed. Bluetooth is working good now. Will be using this car as my Florida car in a few years and hopefully replace it with another Equinox.
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What Problems?
geoflying, 12/11/2012
2013 Chevrolet Equinox LS 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
I just got my New 2013 equinox 2.4 LS. I just don't see anything to complain about in this car!. On the test drive I did notice the transmission down shifting, but so what? that is what the transmission does. I am impressed with the power for a 4 cylinder engine in this car. As for gas milage it is pretty much same as my old Geo tracker, but this car has more style, more room, more power and fun to drive. This is the best purchase I made for the price I spent, and I did look and drive few other vehicles before chooosing and buying this car.
Surprised at how much I like this SUV
HoosierLady, 07/04/2018
updated 01/16/2024
2013 Chevrolet Equinox LS 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
1/14/24: Still have the Equinox! It's still running great with 125,800 miles. Planning on keeping it awhile longer--I enjoy having no car payment and cheap insurance premiums! 7/12/2023: Still have my 2013 Equinox! no complaints about it and am planning on purchasing another one 2-3 years old soon. I currently have 121,400 miles on it. It's never used a drop of oil and I have not replaced any parts on the car. Still rides and drives fine. :-) 1/7/22: I still have my 2013 Equinox! It's still running great. The only things I have done to it since my last review is put new tires on it and keep the oil changed. No mechanical issues at all, doesn't use a drop of oil. I plan on keeping it another 2-3 years--hopefully! Will be interested in another Equinox. Wasn't real sure what to expect when I bought this 2013 Equinox as a used vehicle three years ago. I have been pleasantly surprised. Purchased from a local Chevy dealership at a good price where they allow you to take the vehicle home over the weekend and drive it to see if you really like it. I did and still do. Have had no mechanical problems or repairs other than replacing a celenoid (sp?). This SUV is sooo comfortable with the big seats and leg room, especially in the back seat. Plenty of storage when the back seat is folded down; however, I don't like that the back seat doesn't fold down completely flat. That's actually my only complaint about this 2013 model, but I do believe they have fixed this on newer versions. I'm a lady and like the 4 cylinder engine that makes it great on gas--I don't need any more pick up than what the 4c gives me so I'm happy. It's got a decent-sounding stereo/DVD player, don't use the Bluetooth or Sirius options. I put new tires on it when I purchased it and keep the oil changed regularly. Have been very happy with this SUV.
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Year 5, soon to be 6
Equinox2013, 05/16/2019
2013 Chevrolet Equinox LS 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I love the room however there are issues. 1st-this cab is loud. You hear everything outside. #2. The blower fan is extremely loud-not a rattle loud, just loud blowing #3. In year one I had to get the entire hatch door repainted as it had over 40 rust spots. #4. The 2 drivers side doors are rusting out-started in year 3 and not covered my GM until they rust the entire way through.(I do wash the salt off my car often in the winter) What I do like-the room in the backseat and cargo area. The gas mileage-average 26.1 gallons/mile and I do primarily short drives. Open highway I have got as high as 33 mpg. I am at 76000 miles and just now am needing brakes and rotors. The touring tires it came with lasted me through 59000 miles. I chose the FWD as I have always had good luck with them-I would recommend going with AWD with this size. Would I buy again? NO. There are too many annoying issues-noise and rust.
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A couple things need improvement
notsocool, 08/14/2013
2013 Chevrolet Equinox LS 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Overall good car. 2 things I think need improvement. One is the front seat construction. The plastic side piece comes way up the cushion so that when I get out it squishes my thigh and hurts unless I snake sideways and slip out of the car, but that gives me a panty wedgy every time. Secondly and most important is the vibrating rear view mirror. They have replaced the mirror but to no avail. After driving 2 more new cars on the lot we discovered the same issue. Must be a poor design. Bad. It actually deters me from looking in my rear as often as I'd like.
A superb car for LIFE
Bob Thomas, 03/23/2016
2013 Chevrolet Equinox LS 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I am now 79 years of age and have finally purchased a car that exceeds ALL of my expectations. Reliability, comfort, gas economy and looks (inside and out).
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Great SUV
Kshelleyb, 09/26/2016
2013 Chevrolet Equinox LS 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I like feeling that I'm in a large SUV without the large SUV gas mileage. The Equinox is a quiet comfortable ride with the rear backup camera and the myLink system.
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Great vehicle with great winter traction
Bill, 08/09/2016
updated 02/09/2017
2013 Chevrolet Equinox LT 4dr SUV w/1LT (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
This is my second Equinox. My first one was a 2011 AWD 4cyc LT1 that couldnt stay out of the shop...Frustrated and almost out of warrenty with the 2011, my salesman put me in a new 2013 AWD LT1 and Ive owned it just a little over 3 yeaars now with 34k on it..Its only been back to the dealership once in these three years and it also gets 29mpg on the highway at 71 mph...Very nice vehicle.
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An excellent vehicle
Don, 07/25/2016
2013 Chevrolet Equinox LTZ 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
A very nice, well made vehicle. With the V-6 engine it has lots of power. Computer shows a high of 36.4 MPG on recent trip. Mileage around town is between 18 and 22, depending on how must time is spent at traffic lights. I love everything about this vehicle. It has been trouble free and economical to own. The front seats are great for tall people and have great leg room. The only thing I would mark down slightly are the hardness of the front seats. They are not bad, but could be softer for a long trip. This is a well made and reliable car that is fun to drive.
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NEVER EVER BUY A CHEVY
D Lewis, 07/04/2017
2013 Chevrolet Equinox LS 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
13 of 16 people found this review helpful
How would you like your car to stall due to engine problems near a railway crossing with your kids in!!! I bought my first ever Chevy equinox LS some years back. It ran well without any major problems (other than a windshield wiper module issue, which turned out a recall item). It has just over 70k miles on it. A couple of days ago, while I was driving the engine stalled and the car came to a complete halt near a railway crossing. The car vibrated violently, stopped and would not start again. The dashboard monitor gave 2 errors before stopping. The errors read Stabilitrack error and Engine power reduced. I have researched online and seen this problem occurring to other customers as well, despite having regular oil changes. I have taken this to a dealer service shop in Langhorne , PA 19047. They have the car for about 6 days now and still no ETA. They have refused me a loaner vehicle. I have made several calls to the service shops now and they are still not covering this under warranty. The vehicle is supposed to have power train warranty for 100k miles. They told me that it is a valve problem. Then they asked me to get all the oil change records. When i bought this...they are now asking me to authorize an expenditure of $700 to tear the engine apart. The next time I ever buy a Chevy will be over my dead body!!!
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Wow-Rip off
Kathleen Heim, 01/29/2019
2013 Chevrolet Equinox LTZ 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
10 of 12 people found this review helpful
Wow-I feel so betrayed--After my Equinox having to be re hauled because of using to much oil -not they are telling me my whole engine needs to be replaced. This vehicle only has 137,000 miles on it. That is not including the other numerous things I have had to be replaced. The car is only 6 years old and is probably only worth $2000 more then they want to charge me for a new engine. I have driven chevy's my whole life but this is the last. I will be switching over to Ford. There should be a recall on this because the same day mine went into the shop the mechanic at Runde's said 5 others came in the same day with the same issue and NO RECALL. This is CRAZY. CHEVY NO MORE. I am sick to my stomach that this could even happen........... You make me sick GMC........... Note to anyone do not buy anything with a Chevy Engine in it. You will be screwed...........
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We will never own a GM product after this car!
Kay, 03/12/2018
2013 Chevrolet Equinox LT 4dr SUV AWD w/2LT (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
10 of 12 people found this review helpful
This car has been a complete and total nightmare! We have owned it just under 3 years and the repairs on this car has totaled $8,000+ and climbing as soon as it hit 100,000 miles. Burning through oil, which caused a cascade of wear and tear on the engine eventually equaling an engine swap, and then in the shop three more times after that. Chevy knows of the issues with this engine burning through oil but they haven't issued a recall. The engine in this car is also really noisy to begin with, and the computer/tech in this car is glitchy! Before we had the issues with the engine burning oil it would completely die when coming to a stop, which is dangerous with little kids in the car! Worst investment we've ever made and we will never own a Chevy again!
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Brand New 2013
chicagofan00, 08/11/2012
2013 Chevrolet Equinox LTZ 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
42 of 56 people found this review helpful
Just picked up my 2013 Equinox LTZ and so far am loving it. I've had many different cars from Chevy to BMW to Nissan to Audi and the features for the price this one definitely provides that bang for the buck. The only additional option I got on the LTZ was new 3.6L V6 engine and it provides enough get up and go for a vehicle of this size. Too new to really gauge gas mileage but that isn't one of my main concerns really. The fit and finish of the interior is great for it's class. I opted for the two-tone Light Titanium/Black interior and it goes really well. Love the touch screen radio. Got mine for under invoice and it definitely can't be beat in this segment for that price!
Run far and fast
Arie W., 01/29/2019
2013 Chevrolet Equinox LS 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
Owned this car for six months, timing chain went bad then the rear main seal froze and poured all my oil out. GM knows about both problems, acknowledges them, but offers help to no one. Now after replacing my motor 3 weeks ago my car refuses to start and the delearship says the ECM has gone. Last GM I will ever own. Would prefer an 02 Kia with 200,000 miles right about now.
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An outstanding vehicle
dc678, 10/02/2012
2013 Chevrolet Equinox LTZ 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
9 of 11 people found this review helpful
I purchased a 2013 Equinox LTZ with the 3.6L V-6 eingine. I am very impressed with the quality materials and refinement of the interior, the overall fit and finish, and the performance of the V-6. It is very comfortable, has lots of leg room, and is very quiet. If you are considerig a midsize SUV, you should test drive one. I bet you will be impressed with the quality, performance and comfort. I drove several other brands and they all felt cramped and inferior to the Equinox. This is by far the best quality mid-sized SUV I have found. I average 20MPG driving mostly around town and 23-24 MPG on the highway. I like everything about the equinox and highly recommend it.
Love my Equinox!
C. E., 08/16/2016
2013 Chevrolet Equinox LT 4dr SUV w/1LT (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
This is a great car overall! I would have liked to have air vents in the back for the kids, and maybe another USB port in the back for them, but it hasn't been a problem at all not having those. I had a compact car before, so I adjusted well to the heavier vehicle's need for more stopping distance on wet roads, but the traction control works well, and the brakes are very responsive. It's just something to keep in mind for others who were used to driving smaller, lighter cars. I also was happy to see that my average MPG is higher than it was with any prior, smaller cars (most recently a Mazda 5). I average about 27 in the city and have gotten up to 35 on the highway, measured in stretches of 50 miles. I have only had the car for about a month, and have put a lot of miles on it with a family vacation, so I have had plenty of opportunities to use all of the controls and really get a feel for how easy the controls are and the ease of driving. I love this car! I only had N/A for a lot of the reliability questions because it hasn't come up in the short time that I have had the car.
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Great car for my purposes
Jim, 03/06/2016
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2013 Chevrolet Equinox LT 4dr SUV AWD w/1LT (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
It's safe, comfortable albeit a bit under powered with the 4 cylinder engine. Update, now with 125k miles plus, I'm still very happy with the car.
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Piece of crap!!!
Val from PA, 12/24/2018
2013 Chevrolet Equinox LS 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Worst car I've ever owned. It was fine the first three years. Everything went downhill after about 50,000 miles. Now it eats oil like crazy (we have to add a quart or more every month, and remember to check it every week or so) and the computer is all messed up... the dash lights go on and off whenever they want, the windows won't go up sometimes. And the fabulous warranty we bought on it doesn't cover anything. Trading it in very soon!!!
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Best Vehicle I Ever Owned
Dave, 07/14/2017
updated 07/17/2018
2013 Chevrolet Equinox LT 4dr SUV w/1LT (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Purchased this Equinox in early Jan, 2013. Had a Dodge Durango which I liked but was a gas hog and things starting to go wrong. The Equinox is great. The 2.4l engine isn't a record beater but unless you plan on doing a lot of towing, like a trailer and boat, is more than satisfactory. I read complaints previously about the 6-speed auto trans always shifting. Sure it is - it's 6 speeds. Gas mileage not great but plenty acceptable as I get a combined 27 mpg city and highway. Someone complained from Mar, 2016 that the windshield wipers quit during a monsoon - that is now a recall as the bearings are subjected to excessive water. Will be fixed/replaced free of charged at the dealer. The ride is smooth, handling crisp. Brakes feel mushy but from what I have learned that is normal for this car. The entertainment system is great. The information system keeps you up to date on mpg, tire inflation, time for oil changes, etc. Plenty of storage space. Only real complaint I have is about the driver's seat - is kind of hard. The 8-way adjustable seat is the way to go and helps a lot, but still kind of hard on the back of my legs. All in all, glad I purchased it. Now I see the new 2018 models are going with a 1.5L Turbo engine. In my opinion a bad move, but we'll see how that plays out as I plan on trading my 2013 in and purchase a 2018 in a couple of months.
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Great little SUV
PAUL FOREMAN, 07/26/2016
2013 Chevrolet Equinox LTZ 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Easy to drive in any conditions!!! Very comfortable for an average size person. I bought it from a HERTZ Resale lot with 24,000 miles on it and have put on another 39,000 for a total of 63,000 miles. I've only changed the oil each 5K and put new tires on it at 50K. I keep asking that it be checked thoroughly and my dealer folks say it needs nothing (not even brakes) yet.
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Do buy Chevy equinox
Tracy Foster, 01/27/2020
2013 Chevrolet Equinox LS 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
They should know the engine will blow up on u without any warning
Lots of dings against this car
Jason, 04/29/2019
2013 Chevrolet Equinox LT 4dr SUV w/1LT (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I've owned my equinox for about a year and a half. I've had several instances requiring me to take the car in for repairs. I've also had instances where the electronic screen has glitched out on me several times, although those have eventually returned to normal. I had a black screen for about 3 days at one point, but it came back on and I have no idea what changed. The acceleration is terrible on the 4 cylinder engine but the MPG is great, so I guess that is the trade off. All in all, it's a decent but wholly unspectacular SUV.
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Don't do it
Julie, 08/09/2018
2013 Chevrolet Equinox LS 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
15 of 20 people found this review helpful
Bought this car new in oct 2012. No major issues for a few years, standard basic repairs, except the wiper recall. Then, at about 3 years (100,000 miles) it started lurching at stop lights, we started noticing the oil was always low, filling it weekly, even though we were only driving 200 miles/week at that point. At exactly our last car payment (5 years) the timing chain broke and destroyed the engine. The dealership only offered us $500 trade-in. Chevy does not stand behind their vehicles. They know about this issue and have offered little help. I understand that they have revamped the 2018, but too little, too late. This car is junk even with regular maintenance. I'll never get another chevy.
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Good overall value
rider16, 04/11/2013
2013 Chevrolet Equinox LT 4dr SUV w/1LT (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
19 of 27 people found this review helpful
I purchased this equinox after owning the same car from 2010. Both are 4 cylinder AWD models. I have seen some posts involving engine issues but both my 2010 (50K miles) and my 2013 (12K miles) are both great cars. I get about 29 MPG on both combined driving and neither car is experiencing any engine issues or any other issues at all. My wife is a very aggressive driver and her 2010 still is running original brakes and tires. She never gets 50K on any of her vehicles so this has really impressed me about the car. I have the oil changed by the dealer when the OLM reaches between 30-40% which is still around 6K to 7K intervals. Just had both OLM upgrades and will post the new intervals
Leaky Sun Roof
rickoh1, 04/17/2014
2013 Chevrolet Equinox LTZ 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
7 of 9 people found this review helpful
I purchased a 2013 Chevy Equinox new in February 2013. If you wash the car at home in your driveway everything is fine, but it starts snowing and you try to take it through a car wash, the sun roof leaks and you get all wet. I have taken it back twice to the dealer and talked to GM, both say that is the way the car is made, all 2012 and 2013 Equinox sun roofs leak when you take them through a car wash. My recommendation if you live where you have bad weather and take your car through a car wash, don't get a sun roof or buy something else.
reliable vehicle
mike ward, 05/25/2018
2013 Chevrolet Equinox LS 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
operated 5 plus years with oil changes on schedule and one set of tires. a good performer. i drove several long trips with the balance of miles being city driving. roomy and comfortable seating. just be mindful of the 4 cylinder when driving mountains or passing other vehicles.
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will regret buying it in the end
William A, 05/06/2019
2013 Chevrolet Equinox LT 4dr SUV AWD w/1LT (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
I got a 2013 and I'm just a sucker. Had it for only 2 month and I have to put in a new 2.4 l
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Pleasantly suprised
cdh907, 07/24/2013
2013 Chevrolet Equinox LT 4dr SUV AWD w/2LT (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
I went to the dealership wanting a Traverse and left with this car instead. I love my new car and I look forward to the savings on gas milage. The eco button is awesome and the hands free calling are just a few of the things I like about this car. The leg room for the second row is awesome. I couldn't believe how much space is back there. Even though it doesn't have a third row, the space is great for me and my family of 4.