Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2014 Chevrolet Equinox
NHTSA data on file today
The 2014 Chevrolet Equinox has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 549 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #22V165000 Windshield Wipers May Fail NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 219 complaints
- Visibility/Wiper 167 complaints
- Electrical System 46 complaints
- Unknown or Other 42 complaints
- Power Train 40 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 34 complaints
Of the 549 complaints on file, 23 report a crash and 4 a fire; across all 549 complaints, owners report 11 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2014 Chevrolet Equinox has a below-average rating due to a significant number of complaints, particularly concerning the engine and visibility/wiper systems. With 549 complaints and one recall campaign, reliability issues, especially with critical systems like engine and wipers, are evident.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 60,000–100,000 miles | $1,000–$5,000 | very common |
| Windshield Wipers | 50,000–80,000 miles | $200–$400 | very common |
| Electrical System | 70,000–100,000 miles | $300–$1,200 | common |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake inspections and servicing
- Tire rotations and replacements
- Battery checks and replacements
- Transmission fluid changes
- Engine air filter replacements
- Coolant flushes
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine misfires or noises
- Wiper failure or skipping
- Electrical malfunctions
- Check engine light
- Transmission slipping
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.