2013 Chevrolet Equinox Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 2%of 751 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 59,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2013 Chevrolet Equinox, 2% of the 751 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 59,000 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.
“I had my vehicle oil change on april 8, 2018 ,as of april 30, 2018 there was no oil in the engine no oil on the ground my sensor inside the vehicle stated I had over 50% of oil left could not get over 35 MPH the car was shaking immensely and rattling as well when you started the car it sounded like it was going to explode. I could not get on the highway I had to stay in the back roads”
NHTSA complaint #11092068, filed 2018-05, 150,000 miles“I own a 2013 chevy Equinox with 7309 miles .bought the car december 18 2012 when I inserted the key into the ignition and tried to start the car it made clicking sounds started and abruptly shut off. Tried again car started with the engine running at high speed. Now when you try to die e the car it is speeding up.”
NHTSA complaint #10671160, filed 2015-01, 7,309 miles“My vehicle stalled at slow speeds. When gas pedal pressed the vehicle would rock back and forth then die. Very dangerous because it happened on the freeway. A year ago my vehicle was part of the oil consumption issues and the pistons and rings were changed. Now the 'I take camshaft solenoid' is affected possibly causing the current issue. I have done research and see that many people have had the same issues with the same vehicles. Why would something like this not be a recall?? It happened last year as well and was told that by changing the pistons and rings that that would solve the problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #11170362, filed 2019-01, 90,000 miles“While approaching a traffic signal the engine went to a reduced power mode (idle)....I had no control of the car...could not move....could not even move to side of road...blocking traffic....called onstar chevy emerg road assist...while making arrangement for tow he asked for mileage...I had to turn off the engine to get rid of the screen which said reduced engine power ....gavehim the mileage...when restarting the engine the engine now idled normal and when pu in drive , I could now move the car....canceled the service...took the car to the dealer next am...they diagnosed the trouble to be…”
NHTSA complaint #10586758, filed 2014-05, 5,040 miles“Vehicle has been experiencing stalling conditions in wet weather, dealer replaced a cam position sensor. Today after taking the car through a car wash upon starting the engine it went into wide open throttle condition, over 6000 RPM. At first I was standing on the brakes to keep the vehicle from accelerating out of control. After 10 minutes the idle dropped to normal and was able to get the car home.”
NHTSA complaint #11079961, filed 2018-03, 59,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11014171Jan 31, 2025This service bulletin provides information on proper use of floor mats.
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1% |
| 2025 | 10 | 4% |
| 2024 | 7 | 8% |
| 2023 | 3 | 3% |
| 2022 | 2 | 1% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 15 | 5% |
| 2019 | 12 | 4% |
| 2018 | 11 | 3% |
| 2017 | 7 | 3% |
| 2016 | 9 | 2% |
| 2015 | 13 | 2% |
| 2014 | 18 | 3% |
| 2013 | 12 | 2% |
| 2012 | 18 | 3% |
| 2011 | 50 | 6% |
| 2010 | 32 | 4% |
| 2009 | 11 | 12% |
| 2008 | 8 | 2% |
| 2007 | 20 | 3% |
| 2006 | 9 | 1% |
| 2005 | 22 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2013 Chevrolet Equinox
412 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
159 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
80 complaintsElectrical system
69 complaintsOther or unknown
63 complaintsFuel system
45 complaintsAir bags
25 complaintsElectronic stability control
20 complaintsSteering
19 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Chevrolet Equinox
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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