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2014 Chevrolet Equinox problems

Owners filed 549 complaints about the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox with NHTSA between Apr 2014 and Oct 2026. The most-cited component is engine (219).

Complaints
549
Filed with NHTSA
Crashes
23
Reported by owners
Fires
4
Reported by owners
Injuries
11
People reported injured
Deaths
0
Reported to NHTSA
01 —By component

Complaints by component

One complaint can cite several components
  1. Engine219
  2. Visibility/wiper167
  3. Electrical system46
  4. Power train40
  5. Fuel/propulsion system34
  6. Air bags29
  7. Visibility19
  8. Steering18
  9. Vehicle speed control18
  10. Electronic stability control (esc)15
  11. Engine and engine cooling12
  12. Service brakes12
  13. Structure9
  14. Tires4

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 3, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
02 —Trend

When complaints were filed

Does it get worse with age? Complaints per calendar year filed
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Model yearComplaints filed per calendar year
201418
201516
201619
201733
201864
2019107
202077
202148
202267
202344
202417
202523
202616

Mileage at failure isn’t a structured field in NHTSA complaint data, so we don’t chart it. Some owners mention it in their reports below.

03 —Owner reports

Top problems in owners’ words

Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first

Engine

219 reports1 crash1 fire
“The piston rings or something in the engine is wrong as to where there is massive oil consumption. When this is happening and my car gets empty quickly it is stalling while I am driving and it's hard to get acceleration which is dangerous when I'm on the road in one of the biggest cities in my state.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 22, 2026EngineODI 11772998

Visibility/wiper

167 reports2 crashes
“2014 Chevy Equinox- Consumer is requesting reimbursement for parts and repair in connection to the Safety Recall # N212352530. Recall letter and repair & parts invoice attached.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled May 16, 2023Visibility/wiperODI 11522389

Electrical system

46 reports2 fires
“Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2014 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that after purchasing the vehicle from an independent dealer, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer several times and the check engine warning light was reset; however, the check engine warning light immediately illuminated while driving the vehicle. The vehicle was then taken to another independent mechanic, and an OBD-II scanner was attached, and it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 112,000 and at the time it was discovered that the mileage was 192,000.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 23, 2026Electrical systemODI 11766330

Power train

40 reports
“Had to get engine replaced 2 months after I bought it in May 2022, warranty covered the replacement. Ongoing issues with catalytic converters, O2 sensors, check engine light coming on due to those reasons for approximately almost 2 years now. Powertrain (Stablitrak, ABS & ECO) stopped working 6 months after purchase - stablitrak warning light came on, took to dealer that I bought it from, quoted almost $900 to fix it, then took it to a private shop then had them fix it due to affordable cost, but somewhat still having some issues. Now Equinox is burning through oil fast. I can bring it in upon request via TEXT ONLY as that I'M DEAF. Those issues have put my children's and my safety at risk because the powertrain caused my Equinox to shut off in the middle of the highway going uphill and other times as I was driving with my kids. All of those need to be fixed by the manufacturer or totaled and I get reimbursed for it. Can provide receipts of repairs & quotes to repair upon request via email.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled May 17, 2026Power train, EngineODI 11738390

Fuel/propulsion system

34 reports1 crash
“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 complaint to NHTSAFiled Aug 29, 2025Electrical system, Engine, Fuel/propulsion systemODI 11683933

Air bags

29 reports15 crashes1 fire
“The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that as his daughter was slowing down to exit a highway, she was rear-ended at a high rate of speed by another vehicle. The impact from the other vehicle caused his daughter to then hit the vehicle in front of her. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. The contact's daughter was taken to the hospital by ambulance; however, due to a long wait, she was left untreated. She was later treated by her primary care doctor who performed X-rays for the soreness in her left shoulder, the middle of her chest, and right hip; she was given medication to treat the soreness in those areas. A police report was filed. The whereabouts of the other drivers were unknown. The contact arrived at the scene and was able to drive the vehicle home; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate above 40 MPH. The contact called an independent body shop and an appointment was made to inspect the vehicle. The dealer nor the manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jan 10, 2023Air bagsCrash reportedODI 11500992
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 3, 2026

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.