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2013 Chevrolet Equinox vs 2013 GMC Terrain

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2013 Chevrolet Equinox2013 GMC Terrain
NHTSA complaints751364
Recall campaigns23
Service bulletins (TSBs)1,9421,934
Investigations00
Crash reports2014
Fire reports52
NCAP overall rating4/54/5
EPA MPG (combined)19–2619–26
Median reported incident mileage80,000 mi80,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentChevrolet EquinoxGMC Terrain
Engine412197
Visibility/wiper14450
Power Train8044
Electrical System6922
Fuel/propulsion System4321
Air Bags2519
Steering1914
Electronic Stability Control (esc)208

Symptoms owners describe

Oil consumption15070
Stalling9848
Check engine light7936
Vibration / shaking267
Loss of power226
Clunking / rattling2215
Hesitation / surging1615
Airbag warning light100

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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.