"How reliable is the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox?"

"Based on 690 NHTSA complaints, the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox has a median complaint mileage of 77461 miles. The most common issue is Engine."

"What are common problems with the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox?"

"The most frequently reported component in NHTSA complaints for the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox is Engine, accounting for a significant portion of the 690 total complaints filed."

2014 Chevrolet Equinox: Reliability Data

Source: NHTSA — 690 complaints

690

Total Complaints

77,461mi

Median Mileage

Engine

Top Issue

Crash Reports

When Do Complaints Happen?

Distribution of NHTSA complaints by vehicle mileage at time of report.

47,600 25th Percentile

77,461 Median Mileage

101,460 75th Percentile

What Fails?

Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.

Engine

212

Visibility/Wiper

167

Electrical System

Unknown Or Other

Power Train

Fuel/Propulsion System

Air Bags

Steering

Vehicle Speed Control

Electronic Stability Control (Esc)

Severity Assessment

Crashes

Fires

Injuries

Deaths

Sample Complaint Reports

"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REVERSING FROM A RESIDENTIAL GARAGE, HE NOTICED THAT THERE WAS AN OIL LEAK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT ENGINE SEAL WAS LEAKING AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTUR..."

"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK POWER STEERING FLUID WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AS THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICL..."

"IGNITION KEY DIFFICULT TO GET IN AND DIFFICULT TO TURN ENGINE OVER; IGNITION KEY STICKS BOTH OFF AND ON??? I KNOW OF SIMILAR PROBLEMS WITH THE SAME VEHICLE. ONGOING PROBLEM WITH GM??? *TR"

Source: NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Names and identifying details omitted.

When Were Complaints Filed?

Number of complaints by the year the issue occurred.

When Does Each Component Fail?

Median mileage at complaint for top components.

Engine 212 complaints

25th: 72,000 mi Median: 95,000 mi 75th: 115,000 mi

Visibility/Wiper 167 complaints

25th: 62,250 mi Median: 79,831 mi 75th: 98,450 mi

Electrical System 43 complaints

25th: 9,625 mi Median: 63,556 mi 75th: 86,000 mi

Unknown Or Other 41 complaints

25th: 43,427 mi Median: 60,000 mi 75th: 108,500 mi

Power Train 39 complaints

25th: 55,000 mi Median: 75,000 mi 75th: 90,000 mi

Where Are Complaints Coming From?

Top states by complaint count.

OH: 65 MI: 52 IL: 51 PA: 50 NY: 49 TX: 29 FL: 28 WI: 26 MO: 26 VA: 20

Who Files Complaints?

0.4%

Original Owners

99.6%

Second+ Owners

Chevrolet Equinox — Other Years

See how this model compares across different model years.

Year	Complaints	Median Mileage	Top Issue	Crashes
2005	950	64,000	Electrical System	91
2006	950	73,499	Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System	26
2007	947	74,255	Fuel/Propulsion System	15
2008	535	73,000	Air Bags	21
2009	148	76,001	Air Bags	6
2010	1117	80,000	Engine	24
2011	1133	80,000	Engine	52
2012	941	79,000	Engine	22
2013	978	80,000	Engine	27
2015	838	73,000	Visibility/Wiper	37
2016	484	64,500	Engine	20
2017	361	65,775	Engine	29
2018	545	20,074	Service Brakes	32
2019	393	8,753	Engine	29
2020	425	9,500	Service Brakes	35
2021	107	55,000	Unknown Or Other	6
2022	194	24,000	Fuel/Propulsion System	21
2023	103	10,002	Fuel/Propulsion System	5
2024	81	16,989	Electrical System	5
2025	259	8,000	Electrical System	14
2026	46	150	Power Train	1

Active Recalls (1)

Federal safety recalls issued for this vehicle.

Motor

Campaign 22V165000 | 17/03/2022

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 ser

Extend Your Engine Life

Based on the most common issues reported for this vehicle.

Change oil on schedule — this is the single most important thing you can do
Use the manufacturer-recommended oil weight and type
Replace the air filter every 15,000-30,000 miles
Don't ignore the check engine light — small issues become expensive fast
Let the engine warm up for 30 seconds before driving hard in cold weather
Address coolant leaks immediately to prevent overheating damage

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Data source: View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov | NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Public domain.

Methodology: Complaint counts and mileage distributions are computed directly from consumer-reported NHTSA complaints. This data represents reported issues, not failure rates — vehicles without complaints are not represented. Full methodology.

Data through: 2026-03-28