546 owner complaints filed with the United States safety regulator · top issue: Engine · verdict AVOID 39/100
“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.”NHTSA complaint, 2014 Chevrolet Equinox owner
“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. No warning lights were illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted and the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Th”NHTSA complaint, 2014 Chevrolet Equinox owner
“purchased a 2014 Chevy Equinox from Direct Auto Sales on 03/07/26, and I am currently experiencing serious issues with the vehicle after only 2 months of purchase I noticed the vehicle is making a clicking and grinding sound the vehicle powers down when driving. The problem still exists even after multiple oil changes.”NHTSA complaint, 2014 Chevrolet Equinox owner
| Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 17/03/2022 | Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor | 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. |
On the federal record it scores 39/100: 546 owner complaints (45.5 per year on the road) and 1 recall campaigns, 0 touching safety-critical systems.
The most-reported component in NHTSA complaints is Engine, with 217 of 544 categorised reports.
The 2014 Chevrolet Equinox scored 39/100 on the federal record.