Used 2013 Chevrolet Equinox LT SUV Review
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Thank goodness for extended warranty!
Francis Gonser, Muskegon, MI, 01/02/2019
2013 Chevrolet Equinox LT 4dr SUV w/1LT (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
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!
Oil consumption/ electronic problems. . Again
Jeff, Merritt Island, FL, 04/19/2018
2013 Chevrolet Equinox LT 4dr SUV w/1LT (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
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.
Problem that can not seemed to be fixed
Lacy Chupp, Bloomington, IN, 12/26/2018
2013 Chevrolet Equinox LT 4dr SUV w/1LT (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
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.
I Love My 2013 Equinox!!
andrea2u, Livonia, MI, 03/30/2014
2013 Chevrolet Equinox LT 4dr SUV w/1LT (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
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!
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2013 Chevrolet Equinox LT SUV
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Premium look inside and out
- Pro:quiet cabin with lots of storage bins
- Pro:spacious and adjustable backseat
- Pro:comfortable highway ride.
- Con:Not quite as much cargo space as chief rivals
- Con:numb and uncommunicative steering
- Con:poor rear visibility.
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