2014 Chevrolet Equinox engine problems
217 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox — 40% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Oil consumption, took to dealer and dealer replaced parts with manufacturers replacement parts, 1 and a half year later oil consumption happened again, dealer checked 2nd time and said manufacturer will not cover 2nd time for same issue.”
filed Aug 13, 2026
“Component Failure & Availability: A GM remanufactured 2.4L engine block, installed as a replacement in July 2025, suffered a catastrophic internal failure (blown head gasket) within 11 months of installation. The vehicle and the component are currently in the owner's possession and are available…”
filed Jul 29, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Equinox years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Equinox | 7 | 10% |
| 2025 Equinox | 22 | 10% |
| 2024 Equinox | 14 | 18% |
| 2023 Equinox | 17 | 18% |
| 2022 Equinox | 25 | 15% |
| 2021 Equinox | 16 | 17% |
| 2020 Equinox | 87 | 28% |
| 2019 Equinox | 100 | 33% |
| 2018 Equinox | 86 | 21% |
| 2017 Equinox | 178 | 65% |
| 2016 Equinox | 201 | 51% |
| 2015 Equinox | 227 | 33% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.