2014 Model Year

Chevrolet Equinox

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
538
Recalls
0
Crashes
23
Severe
36

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Engine
Apr 2026

The most noticeable things wrong are the RPMs and the oil consumption. The RMPs fluctuate at idle, hinting at a misfiring of the pistons, which you ca...

STEERING,POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Mar 2026

Safety Complaint: Engine Stall/Loss of Power at Highway Speeds – 2014 Chevy Equinox Incident Details: • The Failure: While driving, the vehicle sudde...

POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Feb 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...

Engine
Feb 2026

See attached document for complaint.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Feb 2026

Safety Complaint – Sudden Oil Loss and Engine Failure – 2014 Chevy Equinox Hello, I am reporting a serious safety issue involving my 2014 Chevrolet...

Engine
Dec 2025

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...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Nov 2025

The temperature sensor keeps breaking down after using the car under normal conditions for 1–2 months of use. I have changed it a few times, as well...

Engine
Nov 2025

I got to work and my check engine light came on. As I was parking I received an error message that said decreased engine power. I turned off the car a...

Engine
Oct 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 POLI...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES
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.

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Data updated: March 4, 2026

Summary

The 2014 Chevrolet Equinox has 538 complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is VISIBILITY/WIPER. 23 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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