YearToAvoid

2014 Chevrolet Equinox Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Caution The 2014 Chevrolet Equinox has a Complaint Index of 55, ranking 10th out of 21 model years and earning a Caution verdict. Engine complaints (44% of total) and windshield wiper failures tied to a recall are the biggest concerns.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
55/100
#10 of 21 Equinox years
Verdict
Caution
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
548
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
1
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
23
reported in complaints
Fires
4
Injuries
11
Top issue
Engine
Best nearby year
2021
rated Best
NHTSA overall rating
4 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
21.5
18.5 city / 26 hwy
Injuries / deaths
11 / 0

Top 2014 Chevy Equinox problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Engine243 (44%)
  2. Visibility & Wipers185 (34%)
  3. Electrical System48 (9%)
  4. Other43 (8%)
  5. Transmission & Powertrain40 (7%)
  6. Fuel System35 (6%)
  7. Airbags29 (5%)
  8. Brakes26 (5%)
  9. Steering18 (3%)
  10. Structure & Body10 (2%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • Windshield wipers stop working during rain, in some cases linked to recall 22V165000, leading to loss of visibility and crashes.
  • Airbags fail to deploy in low-speed and moderate-speed collisions, including impacts near 15-16 mph.
  • Engine compartments have produced smoke and under-hood flames after the vehicle was stopped or parked.
  • Sudden unintended acceleration was reported while stopped with foot on the brake, resulting in a rear-end collision.
  • Electrical components, including USB ports and phone chargers, have overheated and in one case ignited a fire.
  • Brake pedal application failed to stop the vehicle at highway speed, resulting in a guardrail collision.
2014 Chevrolet Equinox complaints: complaints filed per quarter342014 Q22016 Q12017 Q42019 Q32021 Q22023 Q12024 Q42026 Q3
548 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2014 Q2 to 2026 Q3; peak 2019 Q1 (34).

2014 Chevrolet Equinox recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 22V165000Mar 17, 2022Visibility & Wipers681,509 vehicles

    Visibility: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.

    Risk: Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.

    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.

2014 Chevrolet Equinox fuel economy and fuel cost

City
18.5 MPG
Highway
26 MPG
Combined
21.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$3,025
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2014 compared with other Equinox years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2012Avoid75685321.5
2013Avoid80751221.5
2014Caution55548121.5
2015Avoid85679223
2016Good40396123

All Chevrolet Equinox years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox reliable?
NHTSA data gives the 2014 Equinox a Complaint Index of 55 and a Caution verdict, ranking 10th out of 21 model years for this model. It is not among the worst years, but engine and wiper problems stand out.
What is the biggest problem with the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox?
Engine issues make up 44% of complaints (243 of 548), with a median failure mileage of 79,500 miles reported for the model year overall.
Does the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox have a recall?
Yes, one recall (22V165000) covers corroding ball joints in the windshield wiper module on 2014-2015 Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles, which can cause wiper failure.
How does the 2014 Equinox compare to other years?
Its Complaint Index of 55 is better than 2010-2013 and 2015, which are rated Avoid with indexes from 75 to 95, but worse than years like 2021, 2023, and 2024, which are rated Best.
What is the fuel economy of the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox?
EPA rates it at 21.5 mpg combined (18.5 city / 26 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,025.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.