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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
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515 reports with mileage · 236 unknown
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Engine. Review the 412 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Visibility/wiper. Review the 144 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Power Train. Review the 80 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
20 crash reports5 fire reports13 injury reports
What owners actually said
751 reports
Mileage unknown · Jan 17, 2017
Visibility/wiper
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V582000 (VISIBILITY); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V582000 (VISIBILITY); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA ODI #10945655
Mileage unknown · Jan 16, 2017
Visibility/wiper
NOTHING BAD HAS HAPPENED YET. THIS "RECALL" HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR MONTHS. I FIND IT DIFFICULT TO BELIEVE THAT CHEVY CANNOT COME UP WITH A REMEDY. I WOULD GUESS ONE IS AVAILABLE BUT IT PROBABLY WOULD COST THEM TOO MUCH. CONCERN: IF THE WIPERS STOP WORKING DURING A SEVERE STORM I'M REALLY IN TROUBLE. WHY DOES THIS TAKE SO …
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NOTHING BAD HAS HAPPENED YET. THIS "RECALL" HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR MONTHS. I FIND IT DIFFICULT TO BELIEVE THAT CHEVY CANNOT COME UP WITH A REMEDY. I WOULD GUESS ONE IS AVAILABLE BUT IT PROBABLY WOULD COST THEM TOO MUCH. CONCERN: IF THE WIPERS STOP WORKING DURING A SEVERE STORM I'M REALLY IN TROUBLE. WHY DOES THIS TAKE SO LONG???
NHTSA ODI #10945479
27,000 miles · Jan 12, 2017
Power Train
THESE VEHICLES HAVE A PROBLEM WITH TRANSMISSIONS. THEY SEEM TO LURCH FORWARD WHEN DOWN SHIFTING. HAVE BROUGHT IT TO SEVERAL DEALERS,THEY SAY THIS IS NORMAL REALLY. THIS IS NOT SAFE. CALLED GM THEY ARE NO HELP!!
NHTSA ODI #10944525
Mileage unknown · Jan 12, 2017
Visibility
2013 CHEVY EQUINOX. CONSUMER IS SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT FOR WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER RECALL REPAIR. RECALL # 16V582000. *LD
NHTSA ODI #10943649
Mileage unknown · Jan 12, 2017
Visibility
2013 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR WINDSHIELD WIPER RECALL REPAIRS. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED SEVERAL DAYS AFTER RECEIVING THE RECALL NOTICE, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10943632
97,000 miles · Jan 11, 2017
Electrical System
MY DEFROST SYSTEM STOPPED WORKING AND MY WINDOWS WERE SO DENSE WITH FROST I COULD NOT SEE. THIS IS A MAJOR COMPLAINT FOR A LOT OF COMPLAINTS I SEE ON LINE.THE DEROST SYSTEM HAS NOT WORKED FOR 2-3 WEEKS NOW
NHTSA ODI #10944382
Mileage unknown · Jan 10, 2017
Visibility/wiper
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V582000 (VISIBILITY); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V582000 (VISIBILITY); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA ODI #10944157
Mileage unknown · Jan 10, 2017
Visibility
2013 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO WINDSHIELD WIPERS RECALL REPAIRS AND REQUESTS REIMBURSEMENT. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED SHORTLY AFTER RECEIVING A RECALL NOTICE REGARDING THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS, THE WIPERS ON HER VEHICLE STOPPED WORKING. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED SHE WAS WOULD RECEIVE REIMBURSEMENT ONCE THE …
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2013 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO WINDSHIELD WIPERS RECALL REPAIRS AND REQUESTS REIMBURSEMENT. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED SHORTLY AFTER RECEIVING A RECALL NOTICE REGARDING THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS, THE WIPERS ON HER VEHICLE STOPPED WORKING. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED SHE WAS WOULD RECEIVE REIMBURSEMENT ONCE THE REPAIR WAS MADE AVAILABLE BY GM. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10943469
Mileage unknown · Jan 9, 2017
Visibility/wiper
THERE IS A RECALL ON MY VEHICLE FOR WINDSHIELD WIPERS. MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS BECAME INOPERABLE ON 1/7/17 IN THE MIDDLE OF A SNOW STORM. MY LOCAL DEALER GORDON CHEVROLET AND CHEVROLET CUSTOMER SERVICE ARE TELLING ME THAT THERE IS NOT A CURRENT FIX AVAILABLE. IN THE MEANTIME, I DO NOT HAVE WINDSHIELD WIPERS. I REQUESTED TO BE PROVI…
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THERE IS A RECALL ON MY VEHICLE FOR WINDSHIELD WIPERS. MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS BECAME INOPERABLE ON 1/7/17 IN THE MIDDLE OF A SNOW STORM. MY LOCAL DEALER GORDON CHEVROLET AND CHEVROLET CUSTOMER SERVICE ARE TELLING ME THAT THERE IS NOT A CURRENT FIX AVAILABLE. IN THE MEANTIME, I DO NOT HAVE WINDSHIELD WIPERS. I REQUESTED TO BE PROVIDED A LOANER VEHICLE FROM THE DEALER UNTIL THE FIX IS IN PLACE AND WAS DENIED. I AM CURRENTLY WITHOUT WIPERS AND HAVE NO WHERE TO TURN.
NHTSA ODI #10943936
Mileage unknown · Jan 9, 2017
Visibility/wiper
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V582000 (VISIBILITY); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V582000 (VISIBILITY); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 04/05/17 *LJ *AS
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Inoperative windshield wipers may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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 customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 25302.
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 Cruze, 2010-2013 Chevrolet Equinox 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu, and 2011-2013 GMC Terrain vehicles may have been serviced with similar defective replacement electronic park lock levers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the key is removed without the transmission in PARK, the vehicle may rollaway as occupants are exiting, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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 1-800-521-7300, and GMC 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 50490 and 50491.
Additional source detail variants (2)
Electrical System:ignition
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 Cruze, 2010-2013 Chevrolet Equinox 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu, and 2011-2013 GMC Terrain vehicles may have been serviced with similar defective replacement electronic park lock levers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
Consequence: If the key is removed without the transmission in PARK, the vehicle may rollaway as occupants are exiting, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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 1-800-521-7300, and GMC 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 50490 and 50491.
Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
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 Cruze, 2010-2013 Chevrolet Equinox 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu, and 2011-2013 GMC Terrain vehicles may have been serviced with similar defective replacement electronic park lock levers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
Consequence: If the key is removed without the transmission in PARK, the vehicle may rollaway as occupants are exiting, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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 1-800-521-7300, and GMC 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 50490 and 50491.
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