2014 Chevrolet Equinox Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 243 engine complaints for the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox, 44% of its 548 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 90,962 miles. There are no related recalls listed for this engine issue.
- Engine complaints
- 243
- 44% of 548
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 90,962 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Owners report sudden loss of power on the highway accompanied by a 'reduce engine power' warning light, sometimes leading to stalling.
- Some drivers describe unintended acceleration or an inability to control engine RPM while stopped or at low speed, in one case resulting in a crash.
- Owners report oil leaks traced to a failing front engine seal, discovered during routine maintenance or inspection.
- One owner reported smoke and flames from under the hood after stopping the vehicle, which destroyed the vehicle.
- Rough idling and bouncing RPMs at startup were reported, along with hard downshifting that dealers could not duplicate.
- Some owners describe the accelerometer pedal or wiring sensor malfunctioning at highway speed, triggering reduced engine power mode.
When 2014 Chevrolet Equinox engine complaints were filed
First complaint Apr 30, 2014, latest Sep 24, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by Equinox model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many engine complaints does the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox have?
- NHTSA lists 243 engine complaints for the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox, making up 44% of the 548 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox engine problems?
- No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this engine complaint category.
- At what mileage do 2014 Equinox engine problems typically occur?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this issue is 90,962 miles.
- Are the 2014 Equinox engine problems worse than other years?
- The 44% share of complaints tied to engine issues in 2014 is lower than 2011, 2012, and 2013, which had shares of 57%, 54%, and 57% respectively, but higher than most years from 2018 onward.
- Did engine problems cause any crashes or fires in the 2014 Equinox?
- NHTSA data shows 2 crashes, 1 fire, and 1 injury linked to engine complaints for the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox.