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2014 Chevrolet Equinox Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 35 Fuel System complaints for the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox, 6% of that year's 548 total complaints. There are no related recalls for this issue, and reported failures occurred at a median mileage of 78,544.

Fuel System complaints
35
6% of 548
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
78,544 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

  • Owners report sudden 'reduced engine power' warnings that cut acceleration while driving on highways.
  • Some describe the fuel gauge showing a full tank when the tank is actually nearly empty, raising the risk of unexpectedly running out of gas.
  • Several report the engine stalling at idle, at stop signs, or when coming to a stop, sometimes repeatedly over months.
  • A few mention check engine lights appearing alongside stalling, with diagnostic codes pointing to sensor or solenoid issues.
  • One owner reported oil leaking out along with a check engine light before the vehicle failed to restart.

When 2014 Chevrolet Equinox fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 7, 2014, latest Aug 29, 2025.

2014 Chevrolet Equinox fuel system complaints: complaints filed per month2Aug 2014Jun 2017Apr 2018Aug 2019Feb 2020Feb 2021Apr 2023Oct 2023
35 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2014 to Aug 2025; peak May 2015 (2).

Fuel System recalls for the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by Equinox model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200536 (6%)
  2. 200619 (3%)
  3. 2007244 (36%)
  4. 200848 (13%)
  5. 200912 (13%)
  6. 201048 (6%)
  7. 201175 (10%)
  8. 201254 (8%)
  9. 201345 (6%)
  10. 201435 (6%)
  11. 201535 (5%)
  12. 201621 (5%)
  13. 201720 (7%)
  14. 201841 (10%)
  15. 201945 (15%)
  16. 202057 (19%)
  17. 202120 (21%)
  18. 2022106 (61%)
  19. 202349 (52%)
  20. 202424 (30%)
  21. 202514 (6%)

Frequently asked questions

How many fuel system complaints does the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox have?
NHTSA lists 35 Fuel System complaints for the 2014 Equinox, which is 6% of the 548 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2014 Equinox fuel system?
No. The data shows no related recalls tied to this Fuel System complaint category for the 2014 Equinox.
At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up on the 2014 Equinox?
The median mileage at failure for these complaints is 78,544 miles.
Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these complaints?
NHTSA data tied to this complaint area for the 2014 Equinox shows 1 crash and 1 injury, with 0 fires reported.
How does the 2014 Equinox compare to other years for fuel system complaints?
The 2014 Equinox had 35 complaints (6% share), similar to 2013 and 2015, but far below the 2022 model year's 106 complaints (61% share).

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.