Reliable Auto DB

2014 Chevrolet Equinox reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2014 Chevrolet Equinox has 548 complaints with NHTSA after 13 years, or 18 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Equinox years here — under the median of the other years, which is 23. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Motor.

2012 Chevrolet Equinox
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Complaints

548

Per year

18

Recalls

1

Years on the road

13

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (218 of 548), then Visibility and wipers (167) and Electrical system (46). Those filings include 23 that report a crash, 4 that report a fire, and 9 that report an injury.

Next to 2013 and 2015

The 2013 Equinox has 751 complaints, 23 per year, and the 2015 has 679 complaints, 17 per year. The 2014 has fewer complaints per year than the 2013. The 2014 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2015.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2014 Chevrolet Equinox. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (1)

Recall visibility, windshield wiper, motor 2022-03-17 · NHTSA campaign 22V165000
Summary 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. 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.

Complaints by component (548 total)

Engine
218
Visibility and wipers
167
Electrical system
46
Powertrain
40
Fuel and propulsion system
34
Air bags
29
Visibility
19
Speed control
18
Steering
18
Electronic stability control (ESC)
15
Engine and engine cooling
12
Service brakes
12
Structure
9
Seat belts
4
Tires
4
Exterior lighting
3
Forward collision avoidance
2
Wheels
2
Adaptive and mobility equipment
1
Back-over prevention
1
Fuel system, gasoline
1
Lane departure
1
Seats
1
Suspension
1
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Crash-flagged

23

Fire-flagged

4

Injury reports

9

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

1820141620151920163320176420181072019772020482021672022442023172024232025152026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "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…"
    Unknown or other, Engine · filed 2026-09-24
  • "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…"
    Electrical system · filed 2026-09-23
  • "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…"
    Engine · filed 2026-08-13
  • "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…"
    Structure · filed 2026-08-11
  • "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…"
    Engine · filed 2026-07-29

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2014 Chevrolet Equinox SUV AWD 4 stars 4 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2014 Chevrolet Equinox SUV FWD 4 stars 4 stars 5 stars 4 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Equinox all-wheel drive 3.6L, 6-cyl Automatic 6-speed All-wheel drive 16 23 19 MPG $3400
Equinox all-wheel drive 2.4L, 4-cyl Automatic 6-speed All-wheel drive 20 28 23 MPG $2800
Equinox all-wheel drive 3.6L, 6-cyl Automatic 6-speed All-wheel drive 16 23 19 MPG $3400
Equinox all-wheel drive 2.4L, 4-cyl Automatic 6-speed All-wheel drive 20 28 23 MPG $2800
Equinox front-wheel drive 3.6L, 6-cyl Automatic 6-speed Front-wheel drive 17 24 20 MPG $3250
Equinox front-wheel drive 3.6L, 6-cyl Automatic 6-speed Front-wheel drive 17 24 19 MPG $3400
Equinox front-wheel drive 2.4L, 4-cyl Automatic 6-speed Front-wheel drive 22 31 26 MPG $2500
Equinox front-wheel drive 2.4L, 4-cyl Automatic 6-speed Front-wheel drive 22 31 26 MPG $2500

Specs and fitment

2nd generation, 2012–2017
Body styles SUV
Oil 5W-30 (4-cylinder); 5W-30 (V6 where equipped) , 5 qt capacity
Tire size 225/65R17 to 235/55R19 (trim-dependent)

Known issues for this generation

Owner complaints for mid-generation years (especially 2013) concentrate on the engine and visibility/wipers. Recall 16V-582 covers certain 2013 Equinox and Terrain vehicles: ball joints in the windshield wiper module may corrode and wear until one or both wipers stop working; dealers repair the AIP hole and inspect and replace the front wiper module as needed. Recall 14V-447 covers certain 2010-2012 Equinox vehicles with power height-adjustable front seats: the bolt securing the seat height adjuster may fall out, so the seat may move unexpectedly and increase injury risk in a crash. Recall 11V-511 covers certain 2012 Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles that do not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 138 for tire pressure monitoring.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox reliable?

The 2014 Chevrolet Equinox has 548 complaints with NHTSA after 13 years, or 18 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Equinox years here — under the median of the other years, which is 23. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Motor.

What are common problems with a 2014 Chevrolet Equinox?

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (218 of 548), then Visibility and wipers (167) and Electrical system (46). Those filings include 23 that report a crash, 4 that report a fire, and 9 that report an injury.

Is the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2013 Equinox has 751 complaints, 23 per year, and the 2015 has 679 complaints, 17 per year. The 2014 has fewer complaints per year than the 2013. The 2014 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2015.

Has the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox been recalled?

The 2014 Chevrolet Equinox has 1 recall on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox?

Owners have filed 548 complaints about the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2014 Chevrolet Equinox get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox is 21.9 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What generation is the 2020 Chevrolet Equinox?

3rd generation (2018-2024).

What engine oil does a Chevrolet Equinox use?

5W-30 (4-cylinder); 5W-30 (V6 where equipped)

What does NHTSA recall 16V-582 cover on the Chevrolet Equinox?

Recall 16V-582 covers certain 2013 Equinox and Terrain vehicles: ball joints in the windshield wiper module may corrode and wear until one or both wipers stop working; dealers repair the AIP hole and inspect and replace the front wiper module as needed.