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Forward collision avoidancePart report

2013 Chevrolet Equinox Forward collision avoidance Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
1%of 751 total for the year
Median mileage
80,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the forward collision avoidance of the 2013 Chevrolet Equinox, 1% of the 751 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“My car is loosing oil, I have to keep putting oil in my car. I think this is affecting the performance of the Cadillac converter that makes the car lose power, make noise and overall make the car not run correctly.”

NHTSA complaint #11549566, filed 2023-10

“Initially, 6 months or so after owning the vehicle, the PCV reported tech bulletin occurred for me, and my rear main seal blew, causing $2000+ in repairs. Then, the Engine stalled out on the coldest day of the year, got an engine replacement under warranty from my dealership, that replacement engine had 66k miles (rebuilt) and was only driven around 5,000 miles when the same issue happened. “Reduced engine power” “Service stabilitrak” this time it was in 98° heat leaving me and my dog stranded on the highway. …”

NHTSA complaint #11540582, filed 2023-08

“The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Equinox. While driving various speeds, the collision avoidance system independently applied, but there was no vehicle or object in the path of the sensor. The collision warning indicator illuminated and the tire pressure warning indicator did not display the correct tire information. The vehicle was taken to mchugh chrysler dodge jeep ram (3420 maple ave, zanesville, oh), but the failure could not be diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11047091, filed 2017-11, 80,000 miles

Forward collision avoidance: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20262127%
20253515%
20241113%
202366%
202263%
202122%
2020144%
201972%
2018164%
201710%
201610%
201510%
201420%
201351%
201220%
201110%

Other parts of the 2013 Chevrolet Equinox

Engine
412 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
159 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
80 complaints
Electrical system
69 complaints
Other or unknown
63 complaints
Fuel system
45 complaints
Air bags
25 complaints
Electronic stability control
20 complaints
Steering
19 complaints
Brakes
13 complaints
Vehicle speed control
12 complaints
Body and structure
11 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2013 Chevrolet Equinox

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology