P0013 — OBD-II trouble code

A generic powertrain OBD-II trouble code. Below are the vehicles and failure patterns where owners report it, drawn from NHTSA complaints.

In ProblemsByVin's analysis of the NHTSA owner-complaint record, owners cite P0013 across 7 vehicle failure patterns. Diagnostic codes in complaints are reported by owners and are unverified — they point to where this code shows up, not a confirmed diagnosis. Open a page below for the full pattern (symptoms, mileage, repair costs owners cite).

Vehicles where owners report P0013 7 patterns

2019 Chevrolet Malibu

engine — Camshaft timing and VCT issues

2017 Chevrolet Equinox

engine — PCV System Freezing and Rear Main Seal Failure

2013 Chevrolet Equinox

engine — Excessive oil consumption due to piston ring wear

2013 GMC Terrain

engine — Excessive Oil Consumption

2012 GMC Terrain

electrical — Engine stalling during idle, deceleration, or acceleration

2009 Hyundai Sonata

engine — Camshaft timing issues (P0013/P0014)

2007 Hyundai Veracruz

electrical — Valve cover gasket oil leak onto alternator

Codes are pulled from what owners wrote in their NHTSA filings — they're allegations, not a shop diagnosis. Always confirm with a live scan. Browse all diagnostic codes →