2014 Chevrolet Equinox Engine Problems
Owners have filed 218 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox, 40% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 95,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “oil consumption” (19% of reports).
- 218engine complaints
- 95,000median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $5,700typical repair cost reported by owners
- 41%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Oil consumption: mentioned in 42 of 218 complaints (19%)
- Timing chain: mentioned in 28 of 218 complaints (13%)
- Rear main: mentioned in 19 of 218 complaints (9%)
- Motive power: mentioned in 12 of 218 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical engine repair on the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox at $5,700, and half of them between $2,850 and $6,400.
Based on 14 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2019–2025), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 121 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 218 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 1 an injury.
Chevrolet Equinox engine complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Equinox | 7 | 10% | 3,678 |
| 2025 Equinox | 23 | 10% | 12,000 |
| 2024 Equinox | 14 | 18% | 10,000 |
| 2023 Equinox | 17 | 17% | 37,000 |
| 2022 Equinox | 28 | 15% | 63,360 |
| 2021 Equinox | 16 | 16% | 119,433 |
| 2020 Equinox | 92 | 29% | 29,165 |
| 2019 Equinox | 100 | 33% | 4,400 |
| 2018 Equinox | 86 | 21% | 31,500 |
| 2017 Equinox | 180 | 65% | 80,000 |
| 2016 Equinox | 203 | 51% | 85,000 |
| 2015 Equinox | 227 | 33% | 90,000 |
| 2014 Equinox | 218 | 40% | 95,000 |
| 2013 Equinox | 412 | 55% | 91,918 |
| 2012 Equinox | 355 | 52% | 88,957 |
| 2011 Equinox | 386 | 49% | 88,000 |
| 2010 Equinox | 271 | 35% | 87,000 |
| 2009 Equinox | 18 | 19% | 78,200 |
| 2008 Equinox | 27 | 7% | 84,000 |
| 2007 Equinox | 37 | 5% | 97,985 |
| 2006 Equinox | 68 | 10% | 98,000 |
| 2005 Equinox | 55 | 9% | 100,631 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists engine for the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are 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…
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.
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…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2014 Chevrolet Equinoxs have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 218 owner complaints about engine for the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox (40% of the 548 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox engine?
No recall currently lists engine for this vehicle.
At what mileage do engine problems start?
The median reported mileage is 95,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix engine problems on the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox?
Owners report a typical cost of $5,700 (half paid between $2,850 and $6,400), from 14 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about engine problems on the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox?
The most frequent phrase is “oil consumption”, in 42 of 218 complaints, followed by “timing chain” (28).
Other 2014 Chevrolet Equinox problems
See all 2014 Chevrolet Equinox problems or engine problems across all Equinox years.