2014 Chevrolet Equinox Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 09/08/2026

217Engine complaints

39.7%Of all 546 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE217 · 39.7%

VISIBILITY/WIPER167 · 30.6%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM44 · 8.1%

Unspecified / other41 · 7.5%

POWER TRAIN40 · 7.3%

Share of the 546 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox overview page.

What owners report

“I HAVE MY OIL CHANGED REGULARLY AND THIS LAST TIME I WASN'T INTO THE OIL CHANGE MORE THEN 1000 MILES AND IT STARTED MAKING A…”NHTSA complaint 11121569 — filed 08/22/2018

“WHILE DRIVING THE CAR ON ICY ROAD CONDITIONS THE ENGINE SEIZED AND THE CAR CAME TO AN ABRUPT HALT. WE WERE UNABLE TO MOVE THE…”NHTSA complaint 11118122 — filed 08/06/2018

“MY CAR HAS BEGUN STALLING AT RED LIGHTS AND GENERALLY WHENEVER I NEED TO STOP, I DON'T GET ANY WARNING LIGHTS CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS…”NHTSA complaint 11115802 — filed 08/05/2018

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox have engine problems?

Engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox: 217 of 546 complaints on file (39.7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox have in total?

546 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 09/08/2026. Across all categories, 23 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, 11 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 09/08/2026.