The Lemon Index2014 Chevrolet Equinox.
The 2014 Chevrolet Equinox is one of the most reliable years by owner complaints: 86 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 32, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about electrical, it has 1 recall, and it gets 19 to 26 mpg combined. The best Chevrolet Equinox year is 2017.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
Fixes owners look up most.
From 100 YouTube videos about the 2010–2017 Chevy Equinox, 12.3M views. The 2014 is the same generation.
- Infotainment, battery & electrical924K views
How to Replace a Battery 2010 to 2017 Chevrolet EquinoxJohn C RV · 296K views · 8 videos - Gauges, lights & wiring637K views
2014 Chevy equinox headlight bulb replacement WITHOUT REMOVING BUMPER!!!GEARHEADS & WOODWORKS · 294K views · 4 videos - Heat, A/C & blend door625K views
How To ReCharge AC Chevy Equinox DIY 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017Dirt Road Auto Repair · 229K views · 7 videos - Intake, EGR & engine sensors472K views
Reduced Power Fix 2011 Chevy Equinox - Throttle body replacementMark · 148K views · 4 videos
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- No-start: theft light, key & ignition434K views
solved : No start 2010 Equinox. Loose ground wireNashville Native · 434K views - Oil dilution & oil burning409K views
2011 Equinox Excessive Oil ConsumptionWood Anthology- A Wood Turners Story · 317K views · 2 videos - Steering & suspension395K views
How to Replace Control Arm 2010-2017 Chevrolet EquinoxTRQ · 143K views · 4 videos - Oil changes & service392K views
2014-2018 chevrolet equinox how to reset tpms fastCorsa Auto Repair & Sales Inc · 156K views · 4 videos
Before you buy, watch
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The Top 5 Problems with Chevy Equinox (2nd Generation 2010 - 2017)Alex The Car Doctor · 375K views
Top Common Engine Problems 2010-2017 Chevy Equinox SUV1A Auto: Repair Tips & Secrets Only Mechanics Know · 269K viewsViews show how many people looked up each fix, not how often it breaks. Videos belong to their creators; we link to them.
How serious. Out of 548 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Chevrolet Equinox year. 2014 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 53K to 105K miles on the car (372 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- engine complaints mostly came at 72K–115K miles
- wipers & visibility complaints mostly came at 60K–99K miles
- electrical complaints mostly came at 8K–91K miles
Recalls 1
- visibility 2022
The ball joints in the windshield wiper module may corrode, causing one or both windshield wipers to fail.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Chevy told dealers about
Chevy sent dealers 1696 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
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Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- ClosedFront wiper transmission inoperative2019–2022
- ClosedWindshield wiper transmission failure2018–2019
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Equinox SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Chevrolet Equinox SUV FWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2450–3400 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl.
In owners' words
2014 Chevrolet Equinox. Consumer states the ignition lock is heating up to unsafe levels.
2014 Chevrolet Equinox owner · NHTSA complaint 10651246
More owner reports
The key becomes very hot in the ignition switch, after driving a while. When, the key is removed it is hot to the touch.
NHTSA complaint 10659876
Collision alert system flashes red and the Equinox brakes on it on . It seem that the system taps the brakes and then releases . This has happened three times .
NHTSA complaint 10683680
Quick answers
Is the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox reliable?
Yes, it is one of the most reliable by government complaints. It drew 3.1× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 32; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Chevrolet Equinox year by this measure is 2017.
What are the most common 2014 Chevrolet Equinox problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are electrical (22%), wipers & visibility (16%) and engine (15%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox have?
1 safety recall (latest: visibility). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox get?
19 to 26 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox safe?
NHTSA gave it 4 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
At what mileage do 2014 Chevrolet Equinox problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 53,000 and 105,000 miles. The middle report was at 79,200 miles, from 372 complaints.
Does the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox cost in fuel a year?
About $2450 to $3400 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox have?
2.4L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl.
What Chevrolet Equinox year is better than the 2014?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2017, 2021 and 2014.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works