2014 Chevrolet Equinox Problems

546 owner complaints filed with the United States safety regulator · top issue: Engine · verdict AVOID 39/100

Source NHTSA public complaint and recall record · methodology

What breaks, by owner reports

Engine217
Visibility/Wiper167
Electrical System45
Unknown Or Other41
Power Train40
Fuel/Propulsion System34

In the owners’ words

“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

Recall campaigns

ReportedComponentSummary
17/03/2022Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:MotorGeneral 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.

Questions owners ask

Is the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox reliable?

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.

What is the most common problem with the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox?

The most-reported component in NHTSA complaints is Engine, with 217 of 544 categorised reports.

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The 2014 Chevrolet Equinox scored 39/100 on the federal record.

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