Problems & recalls

2014 Chevrolet Equinox common problems & recalls

What owners report most to NHTSA on the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox, and the recalls issued for this model year. Got a symptom of your own? Start a case for your car.

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Most reported 2014 Chevrolet Equinox problems

Based on 549 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox.

  1. Engine219 reports
  2. Visibility/Wiper167 reports
  3. Electrical System46 reports
  4. Unknown Or Other42 reports
  5. Power Train40 reports

2014 Chevrolet Equinox recalls

Recalls issued for the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox model year. Whether one is still open on a specific car depends on its VIN: check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Safety recalls are repaired free at a franchised dealer.

  • VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR22V165000

    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.

    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.

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Trouble-code guides for the Chevrolet Equinox

The check-engine codes we see most on this model: likely causes, cost and fix, specific to the Equinox.

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Data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaint volume reflects how often owners report an issue, not whether your car has it. Confirm with an inspection.

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Sticking caliper / slidePossible → Supported
Worn rotor onlyPossible → Less likely

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