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P0013 on CHEVROLET EQUINOX

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
6
Most Affected
2012, 2011, 2014

What P0013 Means on Your CHEVROLET EQUINOX

Real CHEVROLET EQUINOX Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)

"I bought this vehicle used and one month later ck engine light comes on and stays on while driving the type of roadway is either hwy. or in town at any speeds. had checked, trouble code p0013 cam act. sensor. found recall #11195a on line."

— 2011 CHEVROLET EQUINOX owner • ENGINE • Filed 10/17/2015

"Exhaust cam shaft solenoid valve replaced 3 times within 1 year. cam shaft intake accuator replaced 1 time. engine check light came on while traveling on freeway. error code p0014/p0013 confirmed by dealership at time of repairs. recently had front windshield wiper transmission failed."

— 2012 CHEVROLET EQUINOX owner • ENGINE,VISIBILITY/WIPER • Filed 12/01/2018

"When my vehicle is in motion i am not getting the amount of power i should be receiving once i press on the gas. i believe the timing is off and i have a code: p0013 issue, actuator circuit, cam shaft position."

— 2012 CHEVROLET EQUINOX owner • POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 02/02/2018

"Vehicle has 55000 miles and check engine light is on. in scanning the car i was told that p0010 the intake positions actuator circuit and p0013 exhaust camshaft position actuator circuit needed to be serviced to the tune of between 1200.00 and 1500."

— 2014 CHEVROLET EQUINOX owner • ENGINE,LANE DEPARTURE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE • Filed 03/11/2021

"Car has 57,323 p0013 was replaced less than one week ago and now it's popping back up with a p0014."

— 2015 CHEVROLET EQUINOX owner • ENGINE • Filed 01/01/2019

Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Common Causes of P0013 on CHEVROLET EQUINOX

50%
16.7%
16.7%
16.7%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2011
1
2012
2
2014
1
2015
1
2017
1

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

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  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

    A code alone doesn't tell you the exact failed part. A diagnostic at a shop ($50-$150) pinpoints the root cause before you spend money on parts.

  3. 3
    Compare repair quotes

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P0013 on Other Vehicles

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation) and the SAE J2012 OBD-II standard. Code definitions follow the SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 standard. Owner reports are filed directly with NHTSA by vehicle owners. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not replace professional automotive diagnosis. Always consult a qualified mechanic for vehicle repair decisions.

Last updated: March 2026