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2013 Chevrolet Equinox recalls

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2013 Chevrolet Equinox. A campaign often covers only certain trims, engines or build dates, so check your exact VIN.

Check your 2013 Chevrolet Equinox VIN

Enter your VIN to decode it free. For open (unrepaired) recalls on your exact VIN, use NHTSA's free lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2013 Chevrolet Equinox recall campaigns on file (2)

Live data from NHTSA (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-11-15 and refreshed daily.

• Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor · Aug 4, 2016 · campaign 16V582000
  General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the ball joints in the windshield wiper module may corrode and wear over time, possibly resulting in one or both of the windshield wipers becoming inoperative.
  Risk: Inoperative windshield wipers may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
  Fix: GM will notify owners, dealers will repair the AIP-hole, inspect and, if necessary, replace the front wiper module, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2017. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC…
• Electrical System:Ignition · Jul 5, 2016 · campaign 16V502000
  General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Buick Verano and 2016 Chevrolet Malibu as the electronic park lock lever may allow the ignition key to be removed without the transmission being in PARK. Also, certain 2013 Buick Encore, 2011 Buick Regal, 2013-2014 Buick Verano, 2011-2016 Chevrolet…
  Risk: If the key is removed without the transmission in PARK, the vehicle may rollaway as occupants are exiting, increasing the risk of injury.
  Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the key cylinder lock housing, free of charge. The recall began on October 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick…

How to check if your 2013 Chevrolet Equinox has an open recall

1. Find the 17-character VIN on the dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door-jamb sticker, or your registration or insurance card.
2. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The result shows open recalls the manufacturer has reported for that VIN.
3. If a recall is open, call an authorized Chevrolet dealer. Safety recall repairs are generally done free of charge.

Our tool decodes the VIN for free (year, make, model). The optional $1 report gathers NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2013 Chevrolet Equinox in one place, and there is no charge if we can't find your car's details. It is compiled from free public government data and is not an accident, title or ownership history report.

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the 2013 Chevrolet Equinox have?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2013 Chevrolet Equinox (live data as of 2026-11-15). Not every campaign applies to every vehicle, because many cover only certain trims, engines or build dates.

Does my 2013 Chevrolet Equinox have an open recall?

The list on this page shows campaigns for the model and year, not for your exact car. To see whether your VIN has an open (unrepaired) recall, enter it at NHTSA's free lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Do Chevrolet recall repairs cost money?

Safety recall repairs are generally done free of charge by an authorized dealer.

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