2014 Chevrolet Equinox: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 546 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is engine (36% of complaints).
Data updated weekly · 2 new complaints in the last 90 days · latest recall Mar 2022
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 546 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“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. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.”Owner report · Structure · Aug 2026
“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.”Owner report · Electrical System · May 2026
“Engine went into limp mode with now warning. I recieved a reduced engine power warning and the vehicle lost acceleration on the highway almost leading to an accident. I had the car towed to Coggin GM for diagnostic and was told that my throttle body has to be replaced. I was advised that this is common issue with this engine and notify due to a recall of older equinoxes”Owner report · Power Train · Feb 2026
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“The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle started driving sluggishly and failed to accelerate properly. Additionally, the contact reported excessive oil consumption, although there were no external leaks found. The contact stated that the engine was consuming an excessive amount of engine oil. The vehicle was driven to a dealer, where it was diagnosed with a timing chain failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 102,000.”Owner report · Engine · Jan 2026
“Oil consumption. I have already paid $2,500 to the chevy dealership where I live to replace the timing chain, and it's doing the same thing again. I'm having to continuously put up to three quarts of oil in it every 2 to 3 weeks. The dealership says there is no bulletin on my VIN number. I've only had the car a year and a half and barely put 4,000 mi on it. I purchased this car from the chevrolet dealership. My next step is to speak to an attorney.”Owner report · Engine · Dec 2025
“The engine failed. My safety was not at risk. The problem was confirmed by and auto repair shop. The car was not inspected by a manufacter or the police. And there was no warning lamp or messages.”Owner report · Engine · Oct 2025
“The Stabilitrac , brake & Traction control would not reset. Took to shop replaced ABS module & T/C switch. Cost me $1999.32 to fix. Problem solved.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Oct 2025
“Passenger occupancy sensor malfunction cause the service air bag message to pop up. It will put my passengers of my family or my girlfriend at risk without passenger air bag toggled. Getting taken a look at the car repair shop.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Sep 2025
“The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while reversing, the rearview camera image was black. The contact stated that upon shifting from reverse(R) to drive(D), the rearview camera remained engaged for an extended period. Additionally, the contact stated that while reversing on one occasion, the failure recurred, causing the rear end of the vehicle to strike an unoccupied parked vehicle. There was no injury sustained. The rear end of the vehicle sustained minor damage. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 145,000.”Owner report · Back Over Prevention · Sep 2025
“The vehicles electrical system failed or faulted while operating. Engine went into a slow mode while operating in traffic. After stopping vehicle would not restart. very dangerous for an elderly person operating the vehicle.”Owner report · Engine · Aug 2025
When filing, owners marked a crash in 23 of these complaints and injuries in 11 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 1 campaign
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.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the wiper module, and repair or replace it as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on April 21, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 25, 2022. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212352530.
Trouble codes owners mention
OBD-II codes that appear in NHTSA complaints about this car.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 2014 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
How other years compare
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Is the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox reliable?
NHTSA has 546 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox. The most complained-about area is engine (36% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2014 Chevrolet Equinox problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 80,000 miles or less.
Does the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.