2014 Chevrolet Equinox Problems

Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 96,000 miles.

What to check before you buy

• Ask the seller not to warm the car up, and start it cold. Listen for ticking, knocking or a rough idle in the first minute.
• Pull the oil dipstick and the oil cap. Low oil, a gasoline smell or a milky film on the cap are reasons to walk away or get an inspection.
• Plug in an OBD2 scanner. Stored or pending codes matter, and so do readiness monitors that show "not ready", which usually means the codes were cleared right before the sale.
• Ask for oil change records. A gap in the records on a model known for engine complaints is a negotiating point at minimum.

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What owners said

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.Owner complaint, filed 2026

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.Owner complaint, filed 2026

Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 80,000 miles.

What to check before you buy

• Check every light: headlights on low and high, fog lights, brake lights, turn signals and reverse lights.
• Run the wipers on every speed with washer fluid, and run the defroster front and back.

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What owners said

2014 Chevy Equinox- Consumer is requesting reimbursement for parts and repair in connection to the Safety Recall # N212352530. Recall letter and repair & parts invoice attached.Owner complaint, filed 2023

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…Owner complaint, filed 2022, at 134,000 miles

Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 64,000 miles.

What to check before you buy

• Test every switch: windows, locks, mirrors, seat heaters, the screen, the backup camera, Bluetooth and every USB port.
• Watch the dash at startup. Every warning light should come on briefly and then go out.
• Have the battery and charging system tested. A weak alternator or battery drain shows up here.

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What owners said

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…Owner complaint, filed 2026, at 192,000 miles

I have replaced the battery. Car runs good but every few weeks the car will not start even after I have been driving it daily. Something draws on the battery. Always afraid to go somewhere and it will all of a sudden not start. Everything else on car checks out. There is something wrong with it electrically drawing. I see many people…Owner complaint, filed 2021, at 68,000 miles

Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 75,000 miles.

What to check before you buy

• Drive it from cold if you can. Shifts should be smooth in every gear, including reverse.
• Feel for slipping (revs rise without the car speeding up), shudder at low speed and a delay when you put it in gear.
• Listen for whining, which is a common CVT complaint, and clunks when you go from drive to reverse.
• If it has 4WD or AWD, engage it on the test drive and ask when the transmission and differential fluids were last changed.

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What owners said

high oil consumption, plugged/damaged PCV valve. This is a known problem with 2010-2014 chevy equinox and a special coverage was issued in 2015, but not all affected vehicles were included in this special coverage, but my vehicle was not included even though the model, year, mileage, and specific issue are all the same as other equinox's…Owner complaint, filed 2024

At 129,000 miles the car threw a p0420 code for the catalytic converter being bad. Yes, it is available for inspection. The car burns up oil like it gets paid for it at about the rate of a quart every other week or so which is a known issue for this type of vehicle but Chevy refuses to issue a recall for this year for some reason. The…Owner complaint, filed 2022

Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 79,000 miles.

What to check before you buy

• Smell around the engine bay and under the rear of the car for raw fuel.
• On the test drive, accelerate firmly from a stop and up a grade. Stumbling, surging or a flashing check engine light are red flags.
• Fuel pump recalls are common. Check this exact VIN for open recalls before you buy.

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What owners said

The contact owns a 2014 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while at stop, the vehicle vibrated abnormally without warning. While entering the driveway of his residence, the vehicle stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact inspected the vehicle and became aware of an oil and gasoline leak underneath the…Owner complaint, filed 2020, at 92,000 miles

Car stalls moving from reverse to drive. Car stalls when slowing down at a stop light, or when slowing down to make a turn.Owner complaint, filed 2019, at 75,000 miles

Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 40,000 miles.

What to check before you buy

• The air bag (SRS) light should come on at startup and go out within a few seconds. If it stays on, the system may not work in a crash.
• Air bag recalls are some of the most serious. Check this exact VIN for open recalls and get proof any recall work was done.

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What owners said

The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that as his daughter was slowing down to exit a highway, she was rear-ended at a high rate of speed by another vehicle. The impact from the other vehicle caused his daughter to then hit the vehicle in front of her. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. The contact's…Owner complaint, filed 2023, at 120,000 miles

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.Owner complaint, filed 2022

Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 43,000 miles.

What to check before you buy

• The pedal should feel firm and the car should stop straight without pulling, grinding or a pulsing pedal.
• The ABS and stability control lights should go out after startup and stay out.
• Look through the wheels at the rotors. A deep lip on the edge means brakes are due soon, which is a fair thing to negotiate on.

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What owners said

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…Owner complaint, filed 2022, at 138,000 miles

First two days of having vehicle with 36k miles and I'm at a red light and the the car just shuts off. All the light were on and the gas needle never moved. I had to cut car off and then turn it back on. At this point it would continue to shut of if I had to come to a complete stop. I googled my issue and was able to get home safely by…Owner complaint, filed 2018, at 74,000 miles

Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 38,000 miles.

What to check before you buy

• Turn the wheel lock to lock while parked and listen for groaning, clicking or binding.
• On a straight road the car should track straight with the wheel centered and no loose feeling.
• A power steering warning on the dash, even briefly, deserves a mechanic’s look before you buy.

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What owners said

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…Owner complaint, filed 2022, at 53,000 miles

The contact owns a 2014 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated while driving approximately 70-75 MPH, the steering wheel failed to respond, without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the power steering control module was faulty. The contact called malloy chevrolet (2700 valley ave…Owner complaint, filed 2021, at 36,000 miles

Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 46,000 miles.

What to check before you buy

• On the test drive, press the gas gently and firmly. The response should be smooth with no lag or surge.
• Set the cruise control, then use resume and cancel to make sure each one works.

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What owners said

There is a about 3 miles where I use cruise control when going to store . When engaging crusie control at around 30 MPH motor would rev. Up , transmission would not engage . Went to dealer , they said with out codes they could not do anything . No engine light but don't know if codes may be there , dealer did not check .Owner complaint, filed 2019, at 25,000 miles

The contact owns a 2014 chevrolet equinox. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle [VIN] independently without warning. The contact stated that the engine needed to be turned off in order for the vehicle to decelerate. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The [VIN] was not notified of the…Owner complaint, filed 2018, at 73,974 miles

Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 79,000 miles. Parts named most: Body (6).

What to check before you buy

• Look underneath with a flashlight. Utah road salt is hard on frames, brake lines and the bottoms of doors.
• Open and close every door, the hood and the liftgate, and lock and unlock each one.
• Use a paint thickness gauge and compare panels. A panel that reads very differently from the rest has likely been repaired.

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What owners said

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…Owner complaint, filed 2026, at 120,000 miles

Due to the bumper beinv so low it constantly hangs up oncu on curbs. 2 weeks after owning my 2014 equinox I parked and eent ti to a store. I heard nothing when I parked but as I backed up I heard a scrapping sound. Upon inspection I found the bumper had been stuck on the concrete parking block. Because the whole front is one piece it had…Owner complaint, filed 2019, at 79,000 miles

What to check before you buy

• Read the four-digit DOT date on each tire. Tires older than about six years should be replaced, whatever the tread looks like.
• Check tread depth on all four. On AWD vehicles all four tires should match.
• The tire pressure light should go out after startup.

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What owners said

My steering wheel was vibrating as well as my car. I thought i needed an alignment. Mechanic said it was my tire. There is a bulge in the side wall and tire is about to split. Tire size 225/65R17 DTR1DEXOwner complaint, filed 2021

Steering wheel was vibrating as well as car. Thought I needed an alignment. Mechanic pointed out it was my tires. Said side wall was about to split open. Bulge in tiresOwner complaint, filed 2021

What to check before you buy

• Pull out and latch every seat belt, and let each one retract on its own.
• Try every seat adjuster, and watch for a passenger air bag "off" light when an adult is in the seat.

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What owners said

The contact owns a 2014 chevrolet equinox. While driving, the brake pedal was depressed and the seat belt pre-tensioner seized. The contact stated that the seat belt failed to retract. The vehicle was taken to north star chevrolet (5854 university blvd, moon, pa 15108, (412) 294-0308) and was informed that the vehicle was unsafe and…Owner complaint, filed 2018, at 43,000 miles

Air bag light comes on. Sometimes it doesn't come on and sometimes it does. It's been doing this for close to 2 years. Passenger seat belt has been sticking often. Sometimes I can barley get it to unclick. This has been happening for about 3 years.Owner complaint, filed 2019, at 46,000 miles

What to check before you buy

• Where it is safe, try the adaptive cruise and lane keeping on the test drive and watch for sudden braking or warnings with nothing there.
• Check the windshield in front of the camera and the bumper sensors for cracks, chips or poor repairs.
• Ask whether the windshield has been replaced. The camera has to be recalibrated afterward, and many shops skip it.

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What owners said

The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while reversing, the rearview camera image was black. The contact stated that upon shifting from reverse(R) to drive(D), the rearview camera remained engaged for an extended period. Additionally, the contact stated that while reversing on one occasion, the failure…Owner complaint, filed 2025, at 145,000 miles

Vehicle has 55000 miles and check engine light is on. In scanning the car I was told that p0010 the intake positions actuator circuit and p0013 exhaust camshaft position actuator circuit needed to be serviced to the tune of between 1200.00 and 1500.00 dollars which is normal for these cars I. Think this is bs I have oil changed every…Owner complaint, filed 2021, at 55,933 miles

What to check before you buy

• Drive over a few bumps and potholes slowly with the radio off and listen for clunks or rattles.
• Check the tires for uneven wear on the inside or outside edges, a sign of alignment or suspension trouble.
• Look behind the wheels for oily, wet shocks or struts.

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What owners said

2014 chevrolet equinox. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle pulls to the left hard while driving. *smd an alignment was performed on the vehicle. However, the vehicle continued to pull to the left.Owner complaint, filed 2014