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2013 Chevrolet Equinox Recalls & Safety Report
The following open safety recalls are on record with the U.S. NHTSA for the 2013 Chevrolet Equinox. Recalls apply to specific VINs and build ranges. Check your VIN to confirm which affect your vehicle.
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR Critical safety
Summary: 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.
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.
NHTSA campaign # 16V582000 · Manufacturer: General Motors LLC · Reported: 2016-08-04 · Visibility
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Critical safety
Summary: 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."
Risk: 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.
NHTSA campaign # 16V502000 · Manufacturer: General Motors LLC · Reported: 2016-07-05 · Electrical
Recall summary
This 2013 Chevrolet Equinox has 2 open recalls on record with the U.S. NHTSA.
By affected component
- VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR — 1 recall
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION — 1 recall
By severity
- Critical safety — 2
Most recent recall reported: 2016-08-04.
Recall data is sourced from the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2013 Chevrolet Equinox have open recalls?
Yes — there are 2 open NHTSA safety recalls on record for the 2013 Chevrolet Equinox. Recalls apply to specific VIN and build ranges, so check your exact VIN to confirm which affect your vehicle.
How do I check if a recall applies to my exact VIN?
This page lists recalls at the model level. Enter your 17-character VIN on our free VIN lookup to see which recalls apply to your specific car and to monitor it for new ones.
Who pays for a recall repair?
Safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by a franchised dealer for the affected make — the manufacturer covers the cost. Start by confirming your VIN is affected, then contact a dealer.
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