2014 Chevrolet Equinox Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 2%of 549 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 79,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the body and structure of the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox, 2% of the 549 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 79,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Chevy Equinox 2014 blew a rear main seal at 88,610 miles after being told is excessively consumes oil. I heard a pop and the low pressure indicator appeared. No indicator was present to show I had low oil at the time of the vehicle leak starting, so I was left stranded on the side of a highway for about 3 hours in -10 degree weather. This was a common issue in these models and I was told I must pay 1,800$ to repair it as there are no recalls out on this particular model. …”
NHTSA complaint #11186932, filed 2019-03, 88,610 miles“Very unhappy with the space, when you put down the back seat, had to buy a spacer which was one hundred an thirty four dollars, I feel you should have provide with the vehicle. I have dogs, one got his leg caught I would like a refund, should have been part of the vehicle. Also not air for the back seat very poor design. You sent me a letter on a 2006 chevy cobalt, have not own for four years please correct your records, I have 2014 chevy Equinox.”
NHTSA complaint #10631223, filed 2014-09, 5,800 miles“I purchased a 2014 Chevrolet Equinox in september 2015. It had 10 miles on it when I bought it right off the showroom floor. The car currently has less than 1700 miles on it because it's parked in the garage 90% of the time. In november 2017 I opened the vent part of the sun roof and heard a loud crack sound. When I tried to close it, it wouldn't close. The dealership stated that it broke because there was dirt in it. It cost me $1,000 to replace the whole mechanism including the window because they don't make parts for it. …”
NHTSA complaint #11051263, filed 2017-11, 16,500 miles“In my 2014 Chevrolet Equinox, noontime, sunday, sitting at red light pointed west, three lane road, waiting to cross 7 lane road, got the green light, proceeded forward up to maybe 10mph and got to about 2nd lane of 7 to cross intersection, then wham, I am hit in the intersection, left side just in front of front wheel, by car that ran red light at full speed going north, basically took front of my car off, spun me 1 3/4 times to now face south, the air bags did not deploy, my body left side head, shoulder and hip hit the left side interior even though my seat beat was on (was dazed and had…”
NHTSA complaint #11321155, filed 2020-04, 18,000 miles“Due to the bumper beinv so low it constantly hangs up oncu on curbs. 2 weeks after owning my 2014 Equinox I parked and eent ti to a store. I heard nothing when I parked but as I backed up I heard a scrapping sound. Upon inspection I found the bumper had been stuck on the concrete parking block. Because the whole front is one piece it had pulled away from the light on the passenger side. This piece is attached mainly by little plastic teeth that fit into little plastic squares. The dealership said it would cost $400 to replace the bumper because the little teeth had broken off. …”
NHTSA complaint #11234970, filed 2019-07, 79,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11014171Jan 31, 2025This service bulletin provides information on proper use of floor mats.
- 11011709Nov 5, 2024This 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.
- 11009764Sep 21, 2024This service bulletin provides information on Concerns or Questions Regarding Installation of Dealer Installed Accessories.
- 10250244Jan 18, 2024This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 10239124Jun 30, 2023This service bulletin provides information on Paintless Dent Repair Process.
- 10235561Apr 4, 2023This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1% |
| 2025 | 4 | 2% |
| 2024 | 3 | 4% |
| 2023 | 2 | 2% |
| 2022 | 5 | 3% |
| 2021 | 5 | 5% |
| 2020 | 6 | 2% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 | 17 | 4% |
| 2017 | 5 | 2% |
| 2016 | 6 | 2% |
| 2015 | 10 | 1% |
| 2014 | 9 | 2% |
| 2013 | 11 | 1% |
| 2012 | 26 | 4% |
| 2011 | 15 | 2% |
| 2010 | 22 | 3% |
| 2009 | 3 | 3% |
| 2008 | 33 | 9% |
| 2007 | 35 | 5% |
| 2006 | 22 | 3% |
| 2005 | 34 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox
219 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
185 complaintsElectrical system
46 complaintsOther or unknown
42 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
40 complaintsFuel system
35 complaintsAir bags
29 complaintsSteering
18 complaintsVehicle speed control
18 complaintsElectronic stability control
15 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsEngine cooling
12 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology