2014 Chevrolet Equinox problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Visibility/Wiper (167) · Engine (157) · Power Train (31)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
372 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (1)
Visibility:windshield Wiper/Washer:motor 2022-03-17 · campaign 22V165000 · 681,509 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (1,696)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-26 · PIT5698F · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi provides diagnostics tips on how the lin bus works and how to diagnosis it.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-04 · PIP4902W · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email gds2 session logs into technical assistance.
Unknown Or Other 2026-05-19 · PIP6113 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this document provides the technician with a diagnostic tip if the vehicle stalls and set diagnostic trouble code p0191 and may also set p0172. the diagnostic tip has the technician inspect the high pressure fuel pump body markings to confirm it is an original manufacture part. if it is not an origi
Unknown Or Other 2026-04-01 · PIT3271Q · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.
Unknown Or Other 2026-03-09 · PIP6104 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a gds2 session log and upload to a technical assistance case in cx connect.
Unknown Or Other 2026-03-09 · PIP4902V · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email gds2 session logs into technical assistance.
Showing the 6 most recent of 1,696 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-22 · Engine“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.…”
2026-09-24 · Unknown Or Other“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 know or was every notified about any class action on this vehicle i have spent so much on this vechi…”
2026-09-23 · Electrical System:instrument Panel:speedometer/Odometer · 192,000 mi“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 illumina…”
2026-08-13 · Engine“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. …”
2026-08-11 · Structure · 120,000 mi“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 deal…”
2026-07-29 · Engine“component failure & availability: a gm remanufactured 2.4l engine block, installed as a replacement in july 2025, suffered a catastrophic internal failure (blown head gasket) within 11 months of installation. the vehicle and the component are currently in the owner's possession and are available for inspection upon request. safety risk: a blown hea…”
2026-06-05 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 86,678 mi“the contact owns a 2014 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that while driving or while the vehicle was idling, the vehicle made an abnormal grinding sound and shut off on several occasions. the contact turned the ignition key, and the vehicle restarted. there was no warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to autozone, where it was deter…”
2026-06-02 · Engine“ 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. …”
2026-05-17 · Power Train“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 …”
2026-03-30 · Engine · 102,000 mi“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 a…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.