2014 Chevrolet EQUINOX - Ratings, Complaints and Recalls

The 2014 Chevrolet Equinox SUV FWD has an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5, indicating a good level of safety features across various crash scenarios. The vehicle received high ratings for side crashes, with a 5-star rating for overall side crash and side pole crash. It also scored well in front crash tests, with the driver side receiving a 5-star rating.

In terms of advanced safety features, the Equinox comes with standard electronic stability control, which helps drivers maintain control in challenging driving conditions. Additionally, it offers optional forward collision warning and lane departure warning systems, providing a further layer of protection for drivers and passengers.

It is worth noting that there have been 496 complaints reported for this vehicle, along with 1 recall and 2 ongoing investigations. While the Equinox has a good safety rating and offers some advanced safety features, potential buyers may want to consider the reported complaints and recalls when making their purchasing decision.

Top stats at a glance

Complaint Count

496

Recall Count

1

Investigation Count

2

Safety Rating

4/5

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Safety Features

2014 Chevrolet Equinox SUV FWD Safety Features

Here are the safety features that come as standard on the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox SUV FWD

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

ESC is an advanced safety feature in vehicles designed to help drivers maintain control during challenging driving conditions. By continuously monitoring various factors such as steering angle, vehicle speed, and individual wheel speeds, ESC can detect and reduce the risk of skidding or loss of control. It achieves this by automatically applying brakes to specific wheels to stabilize the vehicle.

Standard
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is a safety feature in vehicles that helps prevent frontal collisions by alerting the driver of an imminent collision with a vehicle or obstacle ahead. Using sensors such as radar or cameras, FCW monitors the distance and speed of vehicles in front, and if it detects a potential collision, it provides visual and/or auditory warnings to prompt the driver to take evasive action.

Optional
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is a safety feature in vehicles that alerts drivers when their vehicle unintentionally drifts out of its lane without signaling. Utilizing cameras or sensors to monitor lane markings on the road, LDW detects when the vehicle crosses these lines and triggers visual, auditory, or haptic alerts to notify the driver of potential lane departure.

Optional

2014 Chevrolet Equinox SUV FWD Safety Ratings

Here we have the crash and rollover ratings for the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox SUV FWD Where possible we've included the ratings for the oldest and latest models of this car so you can compare how the safety ratings have changed over time.

Frontal Crash Ratings

Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.

Test 2005 Score 2014 Score 2024 Score
Overall Front Crash Rating Not Rated 4 5
Front Crash Driver Side Rating 5 5 5
Front Crash Passenger Side Rating 5 4 5

Side Crash Ratings

Combines Side Barrier and Side Pole Star Ratings into a single side rating.

Test 2005 Score 2014 Score 2024 Score
Overall Side Crash Rating Not Rated 5 5
Side Crash Drivers Side Rating 5 4 5
Side Crash Passenger Side Rating 5 5 5
Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Front Not Rated 4 5
Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Rear Not Rated 5 5
Overall Side Barrier Rating Not Rated 5 5

Rollover Ratings

The Rollover Resistance test measures the risk of rollover in a single-vehicle, loss-of-control scenario.

Test 2005 Score 2014 Score 2024 Score
Rollover Rating 4 4 4
Rollover Possibility % 0% 0% 0%
Dynamic Tip Result Tip No Tip No Tip
Side Pole Crash Rating Not Rated 5 5

Complaints for the 2014 Chevrolet EQUINOX

This chart show the number of complaints for each car component. A Higher number of complaints could indicate that this car might have a common fault. Something to look out for when purchasing one.

Component Complaints

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Complaint:
"2014 chevy equinox- consumer is requesting reimbursement for parts and repair in connection to the safety recall # n212352530. recall letter and repair & parts invoice attached."
Components Involved: VISIBILITY/WIPER
Date of incident: 2023-03-08

Complaint:
"i seen the recall and drivetime refuse to fix the windshield wipers and it went out. it cause me to be rear ended from the back. also, i paid 720.00 to get the windshield wipers pump replace my pep boys. i will like a refund for what i paid to get it fix."
Components Involved: VISIBILITY/WIPER
Date of incident: 2023-06-05

Complaint:
"on september 12 i was nearly killed due to a windshield wiper malfunction that was unfixed due to a parts shortage. the wiper motor failed in a downpour while i drove on the interstate surrounded by sem trucks. i was in the inside lane and managed to blindly pull off and sat broke down on the interstate. the event was devastating and could have been fatal. my husband was able to get the replacement at oreilly part store that day. yesterday 11-4-2022 a dealership cometed the recall work."
Components Involved: VISIBILITY/WIPER
Date of incident: 2022-12-09

Complaint:
"wipers have stopped twice now during rainstorms. i had to pull over during heavy traffic until they started again. the recall letter i received is dated april 2022....shouldn't they have the parts to fix this issue by now ?"
Components Involved: VISIBILITY/WIPER
Date of incident: 2024-06-07

Complaint:
"the contact owns a 2014 chevrolet equinox. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 22v165000 (visibility) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the contact stated that while driving in inclement weather, the windshield wipers failed to operate. the dealer was made aware of the failure and scheduled an upcoming appointment for a diagnostic test. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 150,340. vin tool confirms parts not available."
Components Involved: VISIBILITY/WIPER
Date of incident: 2023-04-08

Complaint:
"the contact owns a 2014 chevrolet equinox. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 22v165000 (visibility) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. the local dealer was contacted and it was confirmed that the part was not available. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact indicated that while operating the vehicle the failure listed in the recall had occurred. no further information was available. the failure mileage was 239,000. vin tool confirms parts not available."
Components Involved: VISIBILITY/WIPER
Date of incident: 2024-01-07

Complaint:
"it was pouring rain, had the wipers on highest setting. then all of the sudden they quit. i was stuck at an old church in the middle of nowhere kentucky and in a hell of a thunderstorm."
Components Involved: VISIBILITY/WIPER
Date of incident: 2023-05-07

Complaint:
"my daughter was traveling on the nj turnpike during a storm and the safety recall issue which we were alerted to failed and caused my daughter distress while traveling at 65 mph and put her in harm's ways. she was unable to make it home and was fortunate to not have an accident. we received a safety recall letter in april 2022 regarding the windshield wiper modules that could fail for our chevrolet equinox 2014 vehicle. the letter informed us that this part if it should fail could cause a severe accident. the part was not available and the letter informed us that when it became available they would contact us. several weeks later the part failed while traveling on the nj turnpike at 65 mph in the pouring rain. it became impossible to drive the car and our daughter was unable to make it safely home. we contacted chevrolet in freehold regarding the matter and brought it into their dealership for replacement and repair of the part and was informed that the part was unavailable. the car was at the dealership several days as they determined how to remedy this matter. the car was unsafe. after contact with the customer service department noted in the recall letter they were able to find a repair shop locally that could do the repair. we were told that we would have to pay for the part and submit a form along with a receipt of the completed work back to gm chevrolet. we followed all instructions and submitted the form via email along with the receipt and we have not been reimbursed for the part. gm chevrolet is now saying that until a recall part is available they will be unable to reimburse us. i saved all emails from gm customer service . we were without our vehicle for several days due to the failure of this part. my daughter was put in harm's way and gm has failed to properly compensate and reimburse us for the repair, trauma, time and inconvenience. please assist us in resolving this matter."
Components Involved: VISIBILITY/WIPER
Date of incident: 2023-03-05

Complaint:
"windshield wipers do not work and have been recalled for 3 months. i have been waiting for a remedy since then to get them fixed with the dealership we have replaced wiper motor, wiper linkage, and wiper arms to try and solve the problem all of which have failed. the dealership is waiting for the update on this end. my car is due for inspection by the end of june and they are unable to pass me until my wipers are working. not only is this a huge safety hazard but a huge inconvenience consider i can’t drive my car when it rains and have gotten stuck places waiting on rain to stop or lighten up just to get home."
Components Involved: VISIBILITY/WIPER
Date of incident: 2024-07-03

Complaint:
"the contact owns a 2014 chevrolet equinox. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 22v165000 (visibility) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the windshield wipers failed to operate as needed. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the windshield wiper module needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 107,000. vin tool confirms parts not available."
Components Involved: VISIBILITY/WIPER
Date of incident: 2021-01-11

Recalls for the 2014 Chevrolet EQUINOX

Component Recalls

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Recall:
"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."
Consequence:
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.

Component(s) Involved: VISIBILITY > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > MOTOR
Date of incident: 2022-03-17

CHEVROLET Overall Complaint Ranking

This table shows the ranking of car manufacturers when it comes to most complaints and recalls. The manufacturer with the most complaints is at the top. However this doesn't necassarily mean they should be avoided. Some manufacturers might just have more popular or affordable cars which a lot of people have bought. Which means there's more scope for a complaint to be made. Use the ranking table below as a part your wider research into buying a car.

CHEVROLET ranks 2 out of 44 in the complaints ranking table.

Manufacturer Complaint Count Recall Count Ranking
FORD 208,358 3,259 1
CHEVROLET 111,306 2,082 2
TOYOTA 81,019 1,852 3
HONDA 61,937 1,268 4
NISSAN 56,226 930 5
DODGE 45,756 827 6
HYUNDAI 44,150 649 7
GMC 34,441 1,410 8
KIA 29,832 501 9
CHRYSLER 27,698 254 10
TESLA 26,230 730 11
BMW 24,890 1,877 12
VOLKSWAGEN 23,125 829 13
MERCEDES-BENZ 19,066 2,925 14
SUBARU 18,513 703 15
MAZDA 10,599 364 16
PONTIAC 10,430 138 17
CADILLAC 9,434 444 18
AUDI 7,865 1,093 19
BUICK 7,851 279 20
SATURN 7,672 84 21
MERCURY 7,374 135 22
LEXUS 6,373 408 23
LINCOLN 5,897 423 24
ACURA 5,722 382 25
MINI 5,585 366 26
INFINITI 4,000 187 27
MITSUBISHI 3,912 397 28
VOLVO 3,875 727 29
PORSCHE 2,646 1,231 30
SUZUKI 2,272 123 31
FIAT 2,205 80 32
SAAB 1,536 76 33
JAGUAR 1,195 198 34
SMART 528 17 35
GENESIS 436 42 36
ISUZU 249 37 37
ALFA ROMEO 161 37 38
MASERATI 76 46 39
BENTLEY 46 159 40
POLESTAR 42 2 41
LUCID 14 6 42
CODA 4 2 43
MAYBACH 0 0 44

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