2014 Chevrolet Equinox Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 35about this part
- Share
- 6%of 549 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 78,544miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 35 complaints about the fuel system of the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox, 6% of the 549 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 78,544 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“As I was driving my engine just quit working and my emergency light were nit functioning. I took it to the mechanic and was advised it could be my fuel pump. They mention this specific type of cars are know for these issue. Fuel pump fails causing the vehicle to just stop in the middle of the road.”
NHTSA complaint #11316478, filed 2020-03, 116,000 miles“I have my oil changed regularly and this last time I wasn't into the oil change more then 1000 miles and it started making a noise and stalling out took it in and there was no oil in it so they changed it for me but it continues to stall then my engine light came on had it tested and it doesn't show any issues. The stalling happens when I'm at a stop or just slowing down and also backing up.”
NHTSA complaint #11121569, filed 2018-08, 78,544 miles“On jan 13 my check engine light came on I didn't have any problems with the car before this and I went to school when starting the car at 5pm with no problems. I was driving home and it smelled really bad so I stopped the car and oil was leaking out everywhere. I had auto zone pull the codes and when I tried to start it it wouldn't start. The codes p0014, p2280, p0089, p0366, p0017, p0011 all came on. …”
NHTSA complaint #11063897, filed 2018-01, 80,000 miles“May 2016, had issue with my 2014 Equinox involving the accelerometer pedal & sensor due to faulty wiring. My vehicle was just less than 2 years old with 62k miles at the time. We were driving down the highway, when the malfunction occurred and sent the vehicle into reduced engine power mode. When this happened the vehicle started to quickly lose speed down as it happened just prior to going up a hill. Had to try and get vehicle off to shoulder of highway, acceleration pedal was completely inoperable during this time. …”
NHTSA complaint #10915452, filed 2016-10, 62,000 miles“On 275 in tampa going 75 MPH suddenly the dash reads loss of power as you feel the car drastically slow to a crawl , me shouting to my stunned husband pull over pull over thank god we were in the left lane as that's where the breakdown lane was. We pulled over the car coasted and died. We barely missed getting rear ended by a semi. After two days the repair was done and stated as ECM shorted found ECM shorted internally off pin 73 1 shorted out under hood fuse block..this is a 2014 chevy Equinox with17k miles.”
NHTSA complaint #10721103, filed 2015-05, 17,671 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11006711Aug 8, 2024This service bulletin provides diagnostic repair information for customer concerns of Engine Run-On, Rough Running, Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated.
- 11007095Aug 7, 2024This bulletin provides information on the TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline Licensed Brands and the TOP TIER Diesel Fuel Licensed Brands that are recommended for use in all GM vehicles…
- 11004727Jun 29, 2024This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 11004761Jun 28, 2024This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or…
- 10253061Mar 4, 2024This Preliminary information communicates that when removing the fuel line jumper hose care should be taken to be sure the line is reinstalled correctly to avoid a no/low fuel…
- 10250505Feb 7, 2024This service bulletin provides information on the cold start control system in DI engines to reduce cold start emissions and improve fuel economy.
- 10246003Oct 16, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. Technician will…
- 10241417Aug 1, 2023This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 10234144Mar 20, 2023This informational bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 6% |
| 2025 | 16 | 7% |
| 2024 | 26 | 31% |
| 2023 | 51 | 52% |
| 2022 | 115 | 62% |
| 2021 | 25 | 25% |
| 2020 | 58 | 18% |
| 2019 | 48 | 15% |
| 2018 | 41 | 10% |
| 2017 | 21 | 8% |
| 2016 | 21 | 5% |
| 2015 | 35 | 5% |
| 2014 | 35 | 6% |
| 2013 | 45 | 6% |
| 2012 | 54 | 8% |
| 2011 | 75 | 10% |
| 2010 | 48 | 6% |
| 2009 | 12 | 13% |
| 2008 | 48 | 13% |
| 2007 | 244 | 36% |
| 2006 | 19 | 3% |
| 2005 | 36 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox
219 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
185 complaintsElectrical system
46 complaintsOther or unknown
42 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
40 complaintsAir bags
29 complaintsSteering
18 complaintsVehicle speed control
18 complaintsElectronic stability control
15 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsEngine cooling
12 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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