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2014 Chevrolet Equinox Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 40 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox, 7% of all complaints for the year. Median mileage at failure is 75,000. There are no related recalls tied to this component for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints
40
7% of 548
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
75,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

  • Owners report sudden loss of power while driving at low speed, with the vehicle rolling backward while still in drive.
  • Some describe the transmission failing outright when attempting to drive, requiring the vehicle to be towed.
  • Others report unexpected downshifting or lunging forward without warning while driving around 25 mph.
  • Several owners describe the engine dying or stalling at stops or red lights, sometimes recurring more frequently over time and accompanied by a check engine light.
  • Rough idling and stalling in reverse or at idle is reported, with valve timing solenoid codes P0010 and P0011 appearing without resolution after part replacement.

When 2014 Chevrolet Equinox transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 6, 2015, latest May 17, 2026.

2014 Chevrolet Equinox transmission & powertrain complaints: complaints filed per month4Aug 2015Aug 2017Jul 2018Jun 2019Oct 2020Sep 2022Feb 2024Apr 2025
40 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2015 to May 2026; peak Feb 2019 (4).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Equinox model year

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

  1. 2010182 (23%)
  2. 2011145 (19%)
  3. 201284 (12%)
  4. 201380 (11%)
  5. 201440 (7%)
  6. 201563 (9%)
  7. 201626 (7%)
  8. 201732 (12%)
  9. 201866 (16%)
  10. 201936 (12%)
  11. 202039 (13%)
  12. 202117 (18%)
  13. 202210 (6%)
  14. 20235 (5%)
  15. 202411 (14%)
  16. 202534 (15%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission and powertrain complaints does NHTSA have for the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox?
NHTSA lists 40 complaints in the Transmission & Powertrain category for the 2014 Equinox, which is 7% of the 548 total complaints filed for this model year.
Is there a recall for the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox transmission or powertrain?
No related recalls are listed for this component on the 2014 Equinox in the data reviewed.
At what mileage do 2014 Equinox transmission problems typically occur?
The median mileage at failure for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2014 Equinox is 75,000 miles, based on NHTSA complaint data.
Did the 2014 Equinox transmission issues cause any crashes or injuries?
NHTSA data for this component and model year shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries reported.
How does the 2014 Equinox compare to other years for this problem?
The 2014 model year had 40 complaints (7% share), lower than 2010 with 182 complaints (23% share) and 2011 with 145 complaints (19% share), based on NHTSA data.

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.