2014 Chevrolet Equinox problems and complaints
Owners have filed 546 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox. The most-reported areas: Engine (217), Visibility/Wiper (167), Electrical System (45).
Key takeaways
- 546 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 | 217 | 40% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 167 | 31% |
| Electrical System | 45 | 8% |
| Unknown Or Other | 41 | 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.
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.
Structure - filed 2026-08-11
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 we...
Engine - filed 2026-07-29
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 for inspection upon req...
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More for the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox
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.