2014 Chevrolet Equinox
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Engine is the leading concern among 548 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 9th highest complaint count among 21 Equinox model years with reports.
Of the 2014 reports, 23 involved a crash and 4 involved a fire. 11 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Visibility, windshield wiper/washer, motorMar 17, 2022
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.
Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Campaign 22V165000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
548 reports, newest first.
Visibility, Dec 22, 2022
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V165000 (Visibility) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated while driving 45-50 MPH on a rainy day, the windshield wipers ceased to operate as needed. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact was able to continue driving. The local dealer was contacted and informed the contact that parts were not yet available. The contact contacted a second dealer, Mall Chevrolet (75 Haddonfield Rd, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002) and was provided the same information as from the first dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 134,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
Engine, Dec 16, 2022
The motor is burning oil excessively. The motor jumped time causing the top end to have to be replaced. There are many reported complaints regarding the 2014 Chevy Equinox 2.4L engine burning oil excessively. There is clearly a severe malfunction with the operation of the engine and causing oil to be burned excessively. The motor burning oil quickly can cause the motor to abruptly seize, causing sudden loss of vehicle control. After having the top end replaced, the motor is still burning oil excessively which is causing a serious risk of engine malfunction and inherent harm to the operator of the vehicle.
Engine, Dec 4, 2022
Bought vehicle used from a dealership in Feb 2021. Day after bringing home, service engine light came on and it was determined the catalytic converter needed replacing. Dealer replaced. Problems have persisted entire time we have owned it. Had to have front wheel bearing replaced, rear brakes replaced (routine), Service engine light has persistently been on, goes through a quart of oil a week at least, had to replace solonoids this past November and within about 3-4 weeks of doing that, the timing chain went out and the engine died while husband was driving it. Luckily he was on a rural road, but he was going around a 25 mph curve on a somewhat steep hill, which could have been bad had the roads been icy, as they often are in December in Michigan. Vehicle was towed to independent mechanic, where it was determined that the issue was the timing chain and that it could cost $2,500-3,000 for timing chain repair, or upwards of $5,000 for replacement engine. Neither costs are doable for us and this is my husband's vehicle for getting back and forth to work.
Visibility/wiper, Dec 1, 2022, crash
I seen the recall and drivetime refuse to fix the windshield wipers and it went out. It cause me to be rear ended from the back. Also, I paid 720.00 to get the windshield wipers pump replace my pep boys. I will like a refund for what I paid to get it fix.
Engine, Nov 28, 2022
Vehicle is constantly consuming oil with no indicator or warning to show up. Was told by a mechanic that equinox is notorious for this and to continuously add oil between changes. I've also had major mechanical issues where the vehicle stalls and cuts out and puts itself into safe mode, immediately slowing the car and reducing power. I've had it in and out of the mechanic several times and have read forum after forum of multiple equinoxes having the same issues. Chevy should at the very least place a recall on the oil consumption, but should also be held responsible for their faulty engines. I've had the same codes, even after repairs, constantly popping up.
Visibility, Nov 22, 2022
2014 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO NHTSA SAFETY RECALL 22V-165. THE CONSUMER STATED HE TRIED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT FOR THE RECALL BUT WAS INFORMED BY THE DEALER IF THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE WORKING THERE IS NO NEED FOR AN APPOINTMENT.
Service brakes, Nov 18, 2022, crash
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving at 50 MPH there were two vehicles ahead that were stopped. The contact depressed the brake pedal however she lost control of the vehicle causing her to crash into a guardrail. The contact was severely injured and sought medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 138,000.
Visibility, Nov 18, 2022
2014 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE SAFETY RECALL. THE CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE COST OF REPAIRS OF THE RECALL.
Air bags, Nov 10, 2022
The front passenger airbag light beeps even when there is no passenger. The airbag light is now off and shows there is no operable airbag. My vehicle was checked a month ago with no issues but this appears to be ongoing.
Engine, Nov 9, 2022
The contact's daughter owns a 2014 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while his daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was running rough. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the timing chain had fractured, and the fractured pieces had damaged the engine pushrod. The dealer diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 89,000.
Engine, Nov 7, 2022
On October 3rd 2021 I had changed the oil on my car as normal maintenance. On October 30th I had the oil checked again as preventative maintenance since my war was acting up. On November 1, 2021 My car would not start. After examination by my mechanic. He started the the engine was not working anymore. I had replaced the timing chain and silonoids replaced on the engine within one year prior to the engine being inoperable. There needs to be a recall on this engine. I almost ended up in a major auto accident when it stalled out and died.
Visibility/wiper, Nov 5, 2022
On September 12 I was nearly killed due to a windshield wiper malfunction that was unfixed due to a parts shortage. The wiper motor failed in a downpour while I drove on the Interstate surrounded by sem trucks. I was in the inside lane and managed to blindly pull off and sat broke down on the Interstate. The event was devastating and could have been fatal. My husband was able to get the replacement at OReilly part store that day. Yesterday 11-4-2022 a dealership cometed the recall work.
Other or unspecified, Oct 20, 2022
GM Issue #14882 - Special Coverage Adjustment - Plugged PCV Orifice in Intake Manifold. Causes pressure to build up and then oil leaks and sprays inside of engine. Also burns oil at a faster rate. If not repaired, vehicle's engine could freeze up while driving. Some models have been reported to catch on fire. Problem confirmed by independent service center - they suggested to call Chevy dealer. Chevy dealer stated my VIN not covered under this issue since it is VIN-specific based on where it was manufactured. My vehicle was manufactured at Plant #6 in Canada. This issue is more common in areas that experience cold weather. My incident happened in Missouri after a cold 2021-2022 winter season. Called GM North America Customer Assistance Center for Chevy vehicles and they also said my vehicle is not covered for this issue based on the VIN. My vehicle is at the 118,000 mile mark and this special coverage adjustment ends at 120,000 miles. I have no choice but to have the repairs made at my expense because I cannot risk my engine failing on the highway to/from work in a dangerous part of the city. There were no warning lamps. I just noticed a lot of oil on my garage floor and took it to a service center.
Engine, Oct 5, 2022
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, she heard an abnormal sound before the vehicle stalled. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not drivable. The contact towed the vehicle to a local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that due to insufficient oil in the engine, the engine failed and needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the vehicle had received an oil change in January 2022 and the failure occurred three months later. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 205,000.
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Service brakes, Sep 28, 2022
While driving all of a sudden my trac control and abs light came on. I stopped and when turned back on it said service stability track and AWD. Lights went off. Then one day I was stopping and my brakes jerked and crunched and the lights came back on and now brakes crunch and jerk.
Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Sep 27, 2022
Car consumes oil at an alarming rate. Fuel system is constantly inoperable and needs fixing. Car is not made up to standards of safety
Engine, Sep 27, 2022
The engine failed leaving me sit on the side of the road needing a tow. Upon having the vehicle looked over, the mechanic indicated that this is the 3rd Equinox/GM/Chevrolet model within days that has failed. A local Chevrolet dealer was not available to look at my vehicle this week due to all the motor/engine issues coming in. My vehicle was inoperable leaving me on the side of the road. Myself and the tow truck driver could have been hit. The vehicle cut out and did not have any engine power leaving me to drift. Luckily I was not on a highway or busier street where I could have blocked traffic or caused an accident. Yes, the problem has been confirmed by the service center. It is unknown if they have any other representative inspect it. There was no other vehicles involved so no police were called. I was able to get out of the way of traffic. This is very dangerous to have engines failing without warning. No service engine or low oil or any other indicator of problem light came on when it happened nor leading up to it.
Visibility, Sep 22, 2022
2014 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. CONSUMER WRITES SEEKING REIMBURSMENT FOR REPAIRS MADE RELATED TO NHTSA SAFETY RECALL.
Steering, Sep 20, 2022
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and making a left turn, the steering wheel seized and a warning message was displayed on the instrument panel to check the steering wheel. The vehicle was diagnosed by a mechanic and the contact was informed that the power steering sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 53,000. The VIN was not available.
Power train, Sep 1, 2022
My timing chain is going out and it only has 145,000. I have only owned this vehicle for a year.
Visibility/wiper, Aug 29, 2022
Wipers have stopped twice now during rainstorms. I had to pull over during heavy traffic until they started again. The recall letter I received is dated April 2022....shouldn't they have the parts to fix this issue by now ?
Visibility, Aug 24, 2022
The contact owns a 2014 GMC Equinox. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V165000 (Visibility). The contact stated while driving in the rain, she heard a clicking noise when the front driver's and passenger’s side windshield wipers became inoperable. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed; however, the contact was informed that the part was under warranty but was currently unavailable. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
Visibility, Aug 17, 2022
2014 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO WINDSHIELD WIPER MODULES SAFETY RECALL.
Visibility/wiper, Aug 16, 2022
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V165000 (Visibility) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving in inclement weather, the windshield wipers failed to operate. The dealer was made aware of the failure and scheduled an upcoming appointment for a diagnostic test. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,340. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Visibility, Visibility/wiper, Aug 12, 2022
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the windshield wipers became inoperable. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number:22V165000 (Visibility). However, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time to complete the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.