2014 Chevrolet Equinox Reliability
The 2014 Chevrolet Equinox has 549 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on file with NHTSA, most often about engine and visibility / wipers. Compared with other Equinox model years, it rates as a solid year: complaints are in line with the Equinox's typical year, while the 2013 drew 751 complaints.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-04 · Source: NHTSA
549
NHTSA owner complaints
1
Recall campaigns
23
Complaints citing a crash
4
Complaints citing a fire
2014 Chevrolet Equinox complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2014 model year, filed between 2014 and 2026. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 219 | 40% |
| Visibility / wipers | 185 | 34% |
| Electrical system | 46 | 8% |
| Unknown or other | 42 | 8% |
| Powertrain / transmission | 40 | 7% |
| Fuel / propulsion system | 34 | 6% |
| Air bags | 29 | 5% |
| Steering | 18 | 3% |
2014 Chevrolet Equinox recalls
1 recall campaign on NHTSA record for the 2014 model year, by the date NHTSA received the manufacturer's report. Recall repairs are free at a dealer.
| NHTSA campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22V165000 | Mar 17, 2022 | Visibility / wipers — windshield wiper/washer / motor | 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. |
How the 2014 compares with nearby Equinox years
Verdicts come from CarWhere's year-by-year Equinox analysis where it covers the year, otherwise from the years shown here.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 685 | 3 | Engine | Avoid |
| 2013 | 751 | 2 | Engine | Avoid |
| 2014 (this page) | 549 | 1 | Engine | Solid |
| 2015 | 680 | 2 | Visibility / wipers | Solid |
| 2016 | 400 | 1 | Engine | Solid |
Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA and are not adjusted for how many of each year were sold, so they compare years of the same model rather than different models.
The 2014 Chevrolet Equinox on the used market
- 44 of 1,034 2014 Chevrolet Equinox listings in CarWhere's lifespan study showed 200,000 miles or more.
What to check on a used 2014 Chevrolet Equinox
- Engine: cold-start it yourself, listen for ticking or knocking, check for oil leaks and oil consumption, and ask for oil-change records.
- Visibility: test the wipers at every speed, washers, defrosters and the climate system (fogging is a common complaint).
- Electrical: test every light, window, lock, the infotainment screen and the charging system; scan for stored fault codes.
- Transmission: test-drive from cold through every gear, feel for slipping, harsh or delayed shifts and shudder, and ask whether the fluid has been serviced.
- Recalls: confirm each of the 1 campaign above was completed on this VIN; open recalls are repaired free at a dealer.
- History: run the VIN for salvage, theft and odometer records, and have an independent mechanic inspect the car before you pay.
Check this exact car
Any 2014 Chevrolet Equinox can be better or worse than its model year. The CarWhere Used Car Report checks one VIN for salvage records, salvage-auction records (with damage photos when the auction published them), stolen-vehicle records, the odometer trail and its listing and price history since 2015. Free preview first; the full report is $12.99, one time.
2014 Chevrolet Equinox reliability FAQ
Is the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox reliable?
The 2014 Chevrolet Equinox has 549 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on file with NHTSA, most often about engine and visibility / wipers. Compared with other Equinox model years, it rates as a solid year: complaints are in line with the Equinox's typical year, while the 2013 drew 751 complaints.
What are the most common 2014 Chevrolet Equinox problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox are engine (219), visibility / wipers (185), electrical system (46), unknown or other (42). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox have recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox, including 22V165000 (visibility / wipers — windshield wiper/washer / motor). Recall repairs are free at a dealer, and whether one was done is tracked by VIN.
How does the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox compare with the 2013 and 2015 models?
By NHTSA records, the 2013 has 751 complaints and 2 recalls (avoid); the 2015 has 680 complaints and 2 recalls (solid). The 2014 has 549 complaints and 1 recall.
How do I check a specific used 2014 Chevrolet Equinox?
Run its VIN. The CarWhere Used Car Report checks one VIN for salvage records, salvage-auction records (with damage photos when the auction published them), stolen-vehicle records, the odometer trail and its listing and price history since 2015, with a free preview first and the full report at $12.99, one time. Pair it with an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation owner complaints (all body-style listings for the 2014 Equinox, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.