2014 Chevrolet Equinox
This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 547
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
- Engine
Campaigns on file for 2014
Opened by NHTSA
40% of complaints
Complaints per year
2014: 547 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2005 | 638 |
| 2006 | 695 |
| 2007 | 685 |
| 2008 | 370 |
| 2009 | 94 |
| 2010 | 784 |
| 2011 | 781 |
| 2012 | 684 |
| 2013 | 751 |
| 2014 | 547 |
| 2015 | 680 |
| 2016 | 398 |
| 2017 | 275 |
| 2018 | 408 |
| 2019 | 303 |
| 2020 | 308 |
| 2021 | 96 |
| 2022 | 174 |
| 2023 | 96 |
| 2024 | 79 |
| 2025 | 231 |
| 2026 | 74 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Engine
40% · 218 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owned a 2014 Chevrolet Equinox. After stopping the vehicle, smoke appeared from the front end of the vehicle. Moments later, flames appeared under the hood.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-01-24
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...
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-24
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 ODI report, 2026-08-13
Visibility/wiper
31% · 167 reportsElectrical system
8% · 45 reportsMost commonly citing switch.
Show complaint excerpts
I put my phone charger to charge and a fire ignited I quickly pull the plug out. It is the 6 charge I have damaged. And the ignition key at time get over heated. Anything that get plugged into the usb also eventually get over heated.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-07-12
Power train
7% · 40 reportsFuel/propulsion system
6% · 34 reportsSafety timeline
1 recall · 2 investigations · oldest first
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2014Complaint volume 547 complaints filed for this model year.
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2018-11-02Recall queryClosed 2019-12-19 Windshield Wiper Transmission Failure
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2019-12-13Engineering analysisClosed 2022-11-28 Front Wiper Transmission Inoperative
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2022-10-25Visibility22V165000 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.
Buy-smart checklist
2014 Chevrolet Equinox — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine: 218 reports on file for this year.
- Visibility/wiper: 167 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 45 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 22V165000 · Visibility
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- Is the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox is rated "worse than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox?
- The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.