2013 Chevy Equinox MPG
The 2013 Chevy Equinox gets 16–22 mpg in the city and 23–31 on the highway (19–26 combined), across the 8 versions the EPA rated.
The most efficient pairs the 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine with an automatic transmission and front-wheel drive, at 26 mpg combined. The thirstiest version uses the 3.6-liter 6-cylinder engine with an automatic transmission and all-wheel drive and is rated 19 mpg combined. That matches the best gasoline version of the 2012 model.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equinox FWD | 2.4 L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 22 | 31 | 26 | Regular · 347 g CO₂/mi |
| Equinox FWD | 2.4 L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 22 | 31 | 26 | Gasoline or E85 · 347 g CO₂/mi |
| Equinox AWD | 2.4 L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 20 | 28 | 23 | Regular · 381 g CO₂/mi |
| Equinox AWD | 2.4 L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 20 | 28 | 23 | Gasoline or E85 · 381 g CO₂/mi |
| Equinox FWD | 3.6 L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 17 | 24 | 20 | Gasoline or E85 · 454 g CO₂/mi |
| Equinox FWD | 3.6 L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 17 | 24 | 20 | Regular · 457 g CO₂/mi |
| Equinox AWD | 3.6 L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 16 | 23 | 19 | Regular · 481 g CO₂/mi |
| Equinox AWD | 3.6 L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 16 | 23 | 19 | Gasoline or E85 · 481 g CO₂/mi |
2013 Chevy Equinox fuel cost per year
Driving 15,000 miles a year on regular gasoline at the September 2026 U.S. average of $4.36 a gallon, the 2013 Chevy Equinox costs about $2,510 a year to fuel in its most efficient form (26 mpg combined), or roughly 17 cents a mile.
The thirstiest priced version (19 mpg combined) comes to about $3,440 a year, $930 more.
This is an estimate from EPA combined mpg and the EIA national average price; your cost depends on how and where you drive and on local prices.
2013 Chevy Equinox specs
2013 Chevy Equinox buyers could choose between 2 engines, according to EPA records: 2.4 L 4-cyl and 3.6 L 6-cyl. It came with an automatic transmission, in all-wheel drive or front-wheel drive versions. The EPA classes it as a small sport utility vehicle.
| Engine size (L) | Cylinders | Transmissions | Drive | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4 L | 4 | Automatic 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive; All-Wheel Drive | 4 |
| 3.6 L | 6 | Automatic 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive; All-Wheel Drive | 4 |
2013 Chevy Equinox problems
Owners have filed 751 complaints about the 2013 Chevy Equinox with NHTSA, the U.S. vehicle-safety agency, as of October 2026.
Engine is the most-reported area (42% of component mentions), followed by visibility/wiper (15%) and power train (8%).
Spread over its time on sale, that is 53 complaints a year: more than the 2012 (45 a year) and the 2014 (42 a year).
That ranks 2nd of 17 Chevy Equinox model years (2008–2024), counting from the most complaints per year.
Of the 751, 20 mention a crash, 5 a fire and 13 an injury.
| Component | Mentions | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 412 | 42% |
| Visibility/wiper | 144 | 15% |
| Power train | 80 | 8% |
| Electrical system | 69 | 7% |
| Unknown or other | 63 | 6% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 43 | 4% |
| Air bags | 25 | 3% |
| Electronic stability control (esc) | 20 | 2% |
| Visibility | 20 | 2% |
| Steering | 19 | 2% |
| Service brakes | 12 | 1% |
| Vehicle speed control | 12 | 1% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 11 | 1% |
| Structure | 11 | 1% |
| Tires | 10 | 1% |
| Suspension | 9 | <1% |
| Exterior lighting | 7 | <1% |
| Seat belts | 7 | <1% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 5 | <1% |
| Wheels | 5 | <1% |
| Gasoline fuel system | 2 | <1% |
| Seats | 2 | <1% |
| Back over prevention | 1 | <1% |
| Equipment | 1 | <1% |
| Hydraulic service brakes | 1 | <1% |
What owners told NHTSA
While driving at around 110,900 to 111,115 miles(it being 111,115 now), it occassionally will get a very loud thumping sound and my car goes into limp mode and loses power. Shakes horribly bad in the process. …
I was driving my car like usual and I almost reached home and my windshield vipers stopped working. I parked my car and checked it and the wipers are not working.
It failed inspection after repairs secondary air injection pump TCM PMC . Check engine light came back on after it passed .
2013 Chevy Equinox recalls
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2013 Chevy Equinox.
The most recent, campaign 16V582000 from August 2016, concerns visibility.
16V582000 · August 4, 2016 · Visibility
Problem: 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.
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Equinox years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16V502000 | July 5, 2016 | Electrical system, Power train | 2010–2013 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA crash-tested 2 versions of the 2013 Chevy Equinox; the best overall score is 4 out of 5 stars.
| Version tested | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV FWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Crash-test photos: NHTSA (public domain). NHTSA can reuse a test for later model years of the same design.
Compared with other years
Complaints per year on sale divide each model year's NHTSA complaints by the years since it went on sale, so older and newer Chevy Equinoxes can be compared fairly. Among other 2013 models in the EPA's small sport utility vehicle class, the 2013 Ford Escape (26 mpg), 2013 Honda CR-V (26 mpg) and 2013 Subaru Outback (26 mpg) come closest on combined fuel economy.
| Year | Best mpg | Complaints | Per year on sale | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 26 | 784 | 46 | 3 |
| 2011 | 26 | 782 | 49 | 3 |
| 2012 | 26 | 685 | 45 | 3 |
| 2013 | 26 | 751 | 53 | 2 |
| 2014 | 26 | 549 | 42 | 1 |
| 2015 | 26 | 680 | 56 | 2 |
| 2016 | 26 | 399 | 36 | 1 |
Every Chevy Equinox model year compared →
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FAQ
Is the 2013 Equinox a good car?
We don't rate cars, but the official data gives a picture. The 2013 Chevy Equinox has 53 NHTSA complaints per year on sale (2nd most of 17 model years), 2 recall campaigns, a best overall crash rating of 4 stars and up to 26 mpg combined from the EPA.
What are common 2013 Equinox problems?
The components owners report most to NHTSA are engine (412), visibility/wiper (144) and power train (80). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many recalls does the 2013 Equinox have?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns. To see whether a recall is still open on a specific car, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2013 Equinox get?
The EPA rates the versions at 19–26 mpg combined (16–22 city, 23–31 highway).
How much does it cost to fuel a 2013 Equinox per year?
About $2,510 a year for 15,000 miles in its most efficient form, up to about $3,440 for the thirstiest version, using EPA mpg and the September 2026 U.S. average regular gasoline price of $4.36 a gallon (EIA).