2013 Chevrolet Equinox: A/C malfunctions
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2013 Equinox report: a/c malfunctions. CarComplaints.com lists 9 owner complaints, average mileage 53,950 miles.
NHTSA has 13 owner complaints for the 2013 Equinox in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11682667 (filed 08/24/2025): “Air conditioner stops working intermittently…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11398431 (filed 03/01/2021): “2013 chevrolet equinox. check engine light illuminated. code p0014 code definition camshaft position 'b' - timing over-advanced or system performance (bank 1) replaced both intake and exhaust vvt. vehicle is losing about a quart of oil every 1000 miles. too…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: pull and check fuse 15 in the passenger compartment (1 reports) replace compressor (1 reports) replaced the evaporator at a non dealer (1 reports) AC /. Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Opening the A/C system requires refrigerant recovery equipment, and US EPA Section 609 certification is required to service vehicle A/C for compensation. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $990 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
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