MYRModel Year Report

2014 Chevrolet Equinox

◆ Worse than typical
2014 Chevrolet Equinox
BUILT 2026-08-02

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Equinox Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2014 highlighted. 2005: 638 complaints 2005 2006: 695 complaints 2007: 685 complaints 2008: 370 complaints 2008 2009: 94 complaints 2010: 784 complaints 2011: 780 complaints 2011 2012: 682 complaints 2013: 747 complaints 2014: 543 complaints 2014 2015: 678 complaints 2016: 391 complaints 2017: 270 complaints 2017 2018: 388 complaints 2019: 290 complaints 2020: 291 complaints 2020 2021: 86 complaints 2022: 153 complaints 2023: 85 complaints 2023 2024: 65 complaints 2025: 206 complaints 2026: 53 complaints 2026
2014: 543 complaints
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YearComplaints
2005638
2006695
2007685
2008370
200994
2010784
2011780
2012682
2013747
2014543
2015678
2016391
2017270
2018388
2019290
2020291
202186
2022153
202385
202465
2025206
202653

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ENGINE 40%

40% of complaints: engine — 215 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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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, 20190124

The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, several unknown warning lights illuminated, and the vehicle made an abnormal popping sound and lost motive power.

NHTSA ODI report, 20230906

VISIBILITY/WIPER 31%

31% of complaints: visibility/wiper — 167 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 8%

8% of complaints: electrical system — 44 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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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, 20140712

POWER TRAIN 7%

7% of complaints: power train — 40 distinct reports on file.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 6%

6% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 34 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2014 — complaint volume: 543
I 20181102 — RQ (closed 20191219)

Windshield Wiper Transmission Failure

I 20191213 — EA (closed 20221128)

Front Wiper Transmission Inoperative

R 20221025 — visibility

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.

Campaign 22V165000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2014 Chevrolet Equinox — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine issues (215 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility/wiper issues (167 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (44 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 22V165000 (visibility) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.