2014 Chevrolet Equinox AWD recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox AWD; the most frequently affected component is visibility — motor. Owners filed 548 complaints, most often about engine. Among the 20 model years of this model in the database, 2014 ranks #14 for number of recalls.

Recalls1

Complaints548

Crashes reported1in stored complaints

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Recalls (1)

Visibility — MotorCampaign 22V165000 · 17 Mar 2022

Problem: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles. The ball joints in the windshield wiper module may corrode, causing one or both windshield wipers to fail.

Risk: Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the wiper module, and repair or replace it as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on April 21, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 25, 2022. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212352530.

What owners complain about

Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Engine22 · 55%

Unknown or other9 · 22%

Electrical system7 · 18%

Power train6 · 15%

Engine and engine cooling5 · 12%

Fuel/propulsion system3 · 8%

Visibility/wiper1 · 2%

Service brakes1 · 2%

When complaints were filed

20242

202523

202615

From owner complaints

Oil consumption. I have already paid $2,500 to the chevy dealership where i live to replace the timing chain, and it's doing the same thing again. I'm having to continuously put up to three quarts of oil in it every 2 to 3 weeks. The dealership says there is no bulletin on my vin number. I've only had the car a year…
Engine · Dec 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

My car is equipped with the 2.4L ecotec engine and has insane levels of oil consumption. Since my last oil change 2000miles ago I've added 5 quarts of oil. A few days ago the car started making a ticking sound while driving, the car then began surging and tried to take off while i had my foot on the break, and started…
Engine · Dec 2024 · NHTSA complaint record

I was driving in busy traffic with no warning signs, no check engine lights when all of a sudden my engine lost power an would not restart. I had to get a tow from Kentucky to Michigan to a near by Mechanic where he ran a boroscope. The timing chain failed which then valves hit the pistons. I know this has been a big…
Power train · Dec 2024 · NHTSA complaint record

The engine failed. My safety was not at risk. The problem was confirmed by and auto repair shop. The car was not inspected by a manufacter or the police. And there was no warning lamp or messages.
Engine · Oct 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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