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2014 Chevrolet Equinox: common problems and reliability
An average Equinox year.
548 owner complaints, most about engine. 1 recall.
Should I buy a 2014 Equinox?The 2014 Chevrolet Equinox has 548 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are engine and visibility/wiper.
Safety record for the 2014 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2014 Chevrolet Equinox vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Equinox years only. How we score it
Is 2014 a good year for the Equinox?
Across the 22 Equinox model years we track, complaint volume runs from 94 (2009) to 784 (2010). With 548 complaints, the 2014 Equinox sits above the model's median of 398.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2014 Equinox
visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor
Campaign 22V165000General 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.
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is sharply divided by powertrain and generation.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Equinox. See the full Equinox owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Equinox listings typically run $11,900–$21,431.
Other Equinox model years
Compare every Equinox year side by side to see how 2014 ranks against the rest.
Compare the Equinox against its rivals
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