repaired · 2024 Q3
Windshield wiper/washer: motor
Risk. Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
2014 Chevrolet EquinoxProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 550 owner complaints about the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox, most often about the engine. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 22V-165 the manufacturer reports only 44% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 6, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox has problems
550 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
219Engine2 crash/fire/injury
167Visibility/wiper2 crash/fire/injury
46Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
40Power train
34Fuel/propulsion system
29Air bags
19Visibility
18Steering
18Vehicle speed control
7015 other systems9 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 219 | 2 |
| Visibility/wiper | 167 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 46 | 2 |
| Power train | 40 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 34 | 1 |
| Air bags | 29 | 16 |
| Visibility | 19 | 0 |
| Steering | 18 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 18 | 1 |
| 15 other systems | 70 | 9 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2014 Chevrolet Equinox recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chevrolet.
Mileage at failure
When do engine problems start?
95kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 121 engine complaints. 55% were reported before 100,000 miles.
5under 30k miles66under 100k miles55100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Visibility/wiper
15 owners mentioned a cost$328median
Middle half: $190 – $433
Engine
12 owners mentioned a cost$4,875median
Middle half: $2,500 – $5,125
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2014 vs. every other Equinox year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Equinox median. How we score
'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26'27
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2014 Chevrolet Equinox safety ratings
2014 Chevrolet Equinox SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (17.4% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox, and the recalls they led to.
- Front Wiper Transmission InoperativeLed to recall 22V-165
- Windshield Wiper Transmission FailureNo recall
In owners' words
What Equinox owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
My 2014 Chevy Equnoix burns oil I have service this vehicle with 3 Catalytic converters also 3 intake manifold caskets it's consuming oil and after oil change must keep checking the oil to add oil also fuel pump I have replace the fuel pump did not know or was every notified about any class action…
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.
Own a 2014 Equinox?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.