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2014 Chevrolet Equinox Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 1 NHTSA recall and 542 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Buyer Beware — 2014 Chevrolet Equinox

The 2014 Chevrolet Equinox shows a notably poor reliability profile for this model year. Consider an alternative year or have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.

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NHTSA Recalls
1 recall on record
542
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
23
Crashes + Injuries
4 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2014 Chevrolet Equinox (1)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Chevrolet dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #22V165000
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Most Common Problems — 2014 Chevrolet Equinox

Based on 542 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Engine
162
Visibility/wiper
159
Electrical System
37
Power Train
37
Unknown Or Other
31
Air Bags
27
Visibility
19
Steering
18
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Chevrolet Equinox — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2014 model year is highlighted.

2010 0 complaints 2011 0 complaints 2012 0 complaints 2013 746 complaints 2014 542 complaints 2015 678 complaints 2016 390 complaints 2017 270 complaints 2018 386 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2013, 2015 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2010, 2011, 2012 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2014 Chevrolet Equinox

Is the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox has 1 recall and 542 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox have?
The 2014 Chevrolet Equinox has 1 NHTSA recall. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox are: Engine, Visibility/wiper, Electrical System, Power Train. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox safe to buy?
The 2014 Chevrolet Equinox has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 1 recallis completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Chevrolet Equinox should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Chevrolet Equinox are: 2010, 2011, 2012. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2013, 2015.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.