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2013 Chevrolet Equinox consumer reviews

$24,225–$25,975 MSRP range
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(264 reviews)
79% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.5
  • Interior 4.4
  • Performance 4.1
  • Value 4.2
  • Exterior 4.4
  • Reliability 4.2
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I have a 2013 equinox that car is the worst car I ever in

I have a 2013 equinox that car is the worst car I ever in my life ball the engine is knocking with loud noise it burns a lot of oil. I hear that a lot of other people's is having the same problem with a Chevrolet equinox it's not a recall on these type of cars why not I don't have the answer but GM do this is one of the worst cars I ever in my life experience being the owner.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 2.0
  • Interior 2.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 2.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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LAWSUIT ! DO NOT BUY !

Exhaust system is trash. Catalytic Converter replaced twice within the past 3 years. Even with new bolts, converter separates from the manifold repeatedly. Reduced engine power repeatedly, oil guzzler, CarMax in White Marsh Maryland LAWSUIT

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 1.0
  • Interior 1.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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Don’t do recall on talpipe

Had a recall on tailpipe recall fixed and engine light has been on since. Suffering kidney cancer and can’t afford to fix for inspection. No other suv I’ve owned had this problem

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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Recalls that need to be know

I have found that the service engine lights are on all Eqinox. and the back rear wheels have scrubs brake system transmission Could recommend if not for this problem. Everybody I know and the ones I look at to buy had same problem

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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Best value

I owned this car for 10 years (2013 purchased in 2012). Spent less than $3k in repairs over those 10 years. With regular oil changes and good tires reached 135k miles comfortably and quietly. Buying a new Equinox looking forward to another 10+ years

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Leaking oil

Keep leaking oil rapidly. The car looks great in and out., it keeps leaking oil. I have to put oil in the vehicle every other month

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 2.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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Love this car!

We bought this car new. Has 126,000 miles on it. Transfer case burned 2 yrs ago as Chevy changed its maintenance grid and didn't notify owners. Burns oil but changing oil sooner takes care of it. It is an AWD, 6cyl. Love this car but will be trading soon due to its age. It's been a great reliable vehicle!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Get the extended warranty

Only 50k…and having issues with the alarm kill switch activating on its own….battery replaced because thought that was it…A/C compressor froze up and shredded the belt….water pump failed$$$$$….now sensor inside top of engine needs replaced….plus gas mileage is terrible…inherited it from my late mother and so glad she didn’t have to deal with this car…she’s a lifelong Chevy person I’m not

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 2.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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What does this mean

We spent over 2,000 to fix the motor ,now it burns a lot of oil. Have to keep checking it, can’t afford another car. Senior citizen

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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Just bought it but love it!

This car met our needs. Reasonably priced, decent mileage & attractive exterior with a few bells and whistles inside. Smooth ride with good gas mileage.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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