2014 Chevrolet Equinox problems and complaints
Owners have filed 548 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox. The most-reported areas: Engine (218), Visibility/Wiper (167), Electrical System (46).
Key takeaways
- 548 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 23 involve a crash, 4 a fire, 11 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 218 | 40% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 167 | 30% |
| Electrical System | 46 | 8% |
| Unknown Or Other | 42 | 8% |
| Power Train | 40 | 7% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 34 | 6% |
| Air Bags | 29 | 5% |
| Visibility | 19 | 3% |
| Steering | 18 | 3% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 18 | 3% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 15 | 3% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 12 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Chevrolet Equinox SUV AWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2014 Chevrolet Equinox SUV FWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Unknown Or Other,engine - filed 2026-09-24
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 on this vehicle I ha...
Electrical System - filed 2026-09-23
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, the check engine warn...
Engine - filed 2026-08-13
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.
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.