This page covers 1 recall, 541 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox.
19–26 mpg combined
9–12.4 L/100km
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 8 tested variants for this model year.
4/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
The 2014 Chevrolet Equinox draws the most complaints in two areas: windshield visibility and the engine. The visibility complaints center on wiper systems and windshield-related issues that owners say obstruct their view while driving. Engine complaints are the other dominant theme, and they're varied but consistent, owners frequently report excessive oil consumption without any visible leaks, often discovering the problem only when oil levels drop dangerously low between changes. Alongside that, owners describe the engine entering a reduced-power state, losing acceleration unexpectedly, or stalling outright, sometimes with a check engine light and sometimes without any warning at all. Throttle body failures and catalytic converter issues come up repeatedly in these reports. A number of owners say the problems escalated to full engine failure requiring replacement.
541
Total Complaints
23
Crash-Related
4
Fire-Related
9
With Injuries
By System
At a glance
What can fail
Ball joints in the windshield wiper module can corrode, causing one or both windshield wipers to stop working.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the wiper module and repair or replace it at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
