2013 Chevrolet Equinox Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 159about this part
- Share
- 21%of 751 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 56,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 159 complaints about the visibility of the 2013 Chevrolet Equinox, 21% of the 751 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 56,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Driving my 2013 chevy Equinox with under 60,000 miles during rain/snow and wipers quit unexpectedly close to home. Turned them off and now when I turn them on sounds like motor is running but wipers will not work! It is winter time here, expecting another snow storm and do not have a vehicle to drive!!!!!!!!!”
NHTSA complaint #11180527, filed 2019-02, 56,000 miles“Traveling on interstate 80. Downpour started - wipers were on and suddenly stopped in up position. Back wipers were fine. Tried to turn off, turn up speed and turn down speed - no luck. Blinding rain surrounded by tractor trailers is not the place I want to ever be again when this happens. The wiper motor continues to run - I've never heard of this happening to anyone before!”
NHTSA complaint #10865175, filed 2016-05, 53,500 miles“It was raining at about 3:00 pm and the wipers were working and all of a sudden they stopped and I can't see and almost run into the other cars because the wipers stopped working and I couldn't see anything. I am scared to drive this vehicle now and my daughter is afraid of it because it was pouring down rain.”
NHTSA complaint #10717231, filed 2015-05, 69,000 miles“Shows no recall for my VIN but yet the problem which is recalled has happened to my vehicle. Drivers wiper does not work. Sitting in driveway warming car while it was raining and now it doesnt work at all”
NHTSA complaint #11391098, filed 2021-02, 56,000 miles“I bought my Equinox in 2018, the wiper passenger side stopped working they stated the recall was done in 2017 I didn't own the vechile and 295.00 to fix it is wrong. Its only been 2 years it stopped working the first month I had it they fixed it. Now its not working at all passenger side. No warranties or anything on the vechile at this time. I was driving to the store when it stopped working pre covid-19 had an appt however had to cancel so tried to get to taken care of which it shouldn't cost me.”
NHTSA complaint #11341809, filed 2020-07, 107,658 milesRelated recalls
- 16V582000Aug 4, 2016General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the ball joints in the…Covers: Chevrolet Equinox 2013, GMC Terrain 2013
Related service bulletins
- 11014230Jan 31, 2025This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 11006511Jul 31, 2024This PI provides information on Rear and Side Tempered Glass Spots (Quench Marks) and that they are a normal characteristic.
- 10247780Sep 26, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 10% |
| 2025 | 30 | 12% |
| 2024 | 6 | 7% |
| 2022 | 3 | 2% |
| 2021 | 2 | 2% |
| 2020 | 3 | 1% |
| 2019 | 5 | 2% |
| 2018 | 18 | 4% |
| 2017 | 12 | 4% |
| 2016 | 120 | 30% |
| 2015 | 278 | 41% |
| 2014 | 185 | 34% |
| 2013 | 159 | 21% |
| 2012 | 127 | 19% |
| 2011 | 76 | 10% |
| 2010 | 158 | 20% |
| 2009 | 6 | 6% |
| 2008 | 17 | 5% |
| 2007 | 24 | 4% |
| 2006 | 280 | 40% |
| 2005 | 30 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2013 Chevrolet Equinox
412 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 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology