2014 Chevrolet Equinox Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Equinox years
- More complaints than other years 9th of 22 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 4 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 548 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox. That ranks 9th out of 22 Equinox model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (218 complaints, 40%), typically at around 95,000 miles. Complaints mention 23 crashes, 4 fires, 11 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 548owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 23complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2014 Chevrolet Equinox problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine problems | 218 | 40% | 95,000 | “oil consumption” (19%) | $5,700 |
| Visibility/wiper problems | 167 | 30% | 80,000 | “windshield wipers” (43%) | $460 |
| Electrical System | 46 | 8% | 63,556 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 42 | 8% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 40 | 7% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 34 | 6% | 79,272 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 29 | 5% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 19 | 3% | 72,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 18 | 3% | 38,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 18 | 3% | 46,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 15 | 3% | 56,550 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 12 | 2% | 106,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 12 | 2% | 7,300 | — | — |
| Structure | 9 | 2% | 79,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 1% | 43,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 4 | 1% | 65,652 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 1% | 565 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 0% | 55,933 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 0% | 102,818 | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 0% | 145,000 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 0% | 2,677 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 0% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 0% | 55,933 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 0% | 10,300 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2014 Chevrolet Equinox recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor
Problem: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles. The ball joints in the windshield wiper module may corrode, causing one or both windshield wipers to fail.
Risk: Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the wiper module, and repair or replace it as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on April 21, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 25, 2022. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212352530.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Front Wiper Transmission Inoperative (EA19005) — opened Dec 13, 2019, closed Nov 28, 2022, led to recall 22V165000.
- Windshield Wiper Transmission Failure (RQ18002) — opened Nov 2, 2018, closed Dec 19, 2019.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
My 2014 Chevy Equnoix burns oil I have service this vehicle with 3 Catalytic converters also 3 intake manifold caskets it's consuming oil and after oil change must keep checking the oil to add oil also fuel pump I have replace the fuel pump did not know or was every notified about any class action…
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2014 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that after purchasing the vehicle from an independent dealer, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer several times and the check engine warning light was reset; however…
Oil consumption, took to dealer and dealer replaced parts with manufacturers replacement parts, 1 and a half year later oil consumption happened again, dealer checked 2nd time and said manufacturer will not cover 2nd time for same issue.
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that upon hooking up a trailer to the vehicle, a severe amount of rust and corrosion was noticed along the entire bottom of the vehicle. The contact emphasized a concern for safety with all the corrosion uncovered underneath the vehicle…
Component Failure & Availability: A GM remanufactured 2.4L engine block, installed as a replacement in July 2025, suffered a catastrophic internal failure (blown head gasket) within 11 months of installation. The vehicle and the component are currently in the owner's possession and are available…
Other Chevrolet Equinox years
← 2013 Equinox · 2015 Equinox →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Equinox | 73 | 1 |
| 2025 Equinox | 235 | 0 |
| 2024 Equinox | 80 | 1 |
| 2023 Equinox | 98 | 3 |
| 2022 Equinox | 183 | 6 |
| 2021 Equinox | 99 | 4 |
| 2020 Equinox | 314 | 4 |
| 2019 Equinox | 305 | 4 |
| 2018 Equinox | 409 | 5 |
| 2017 Equinox | 276 | 0 |
| 2016 Equinox | 398 | 1 |
| 2015 Equinox | 680 | 2 |
| 2014 | 548 | 1 |
| 2013 Equinox | 751 | 2 |
| 2012 Equinox | 685 | 3 |
| 2011 Equinox | 782 | 3 |
| 2010 Equinox | 784 | 3 |
| 2009 Equinox | 94 | 0 |
| 2008 Equinox | 370 | 0 |
| 2007 Equinox | 685 | 4 |
| 2006 Equinox | 695 | 0 |
| 2005 Equinox | 638 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox?
Owners most often report engine, visibility/wiper, electrical system problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 218 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Equinox model years, the 2014 has more complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.