2014 Chevrolet Equinox Engine Problems
- 63
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 63 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- engine light · 21 records
- check engine · 12 records
- light came · 11 records
- rear main · 8 records
- main seal · 8 records
- needed replaced · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 24 |
| 100–150k mi | 15 |
| 30–60k mi | 14 |
| 1–30k mi | 5 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Engine
I own a 2014 equinox it has 103,000. The code was for a position actuator sensor ( timing variable solenoid). I replaced it, simple fix. Engine light still on. Within the next couple months i realize my vehicle idles on the lower side.my vehicle almost stalled out while in a drive thru one day. Once you put some gas to it seems ok. Problem goes away for a while. Then finally one day i go to leave work and my…
ODI 11307559
Engine
Due to it happening to me and from what i have seen researching now my cars engine was blown due to the lack of oil and this particular engine is prone to have an excessive consumption of oil. I was driving the car and started hearing a knocking sound i parked the car. Took the plastic stuff off the top and found no oil in my engine after having a oil change not to long ago. So i had to get my car towed and i still…
ODI 11307096
Engine
My car has been having problems starting.the roadside asst person told me i needed a new battery.i got the battery.i got the new battery it was ok after a week.so i took it to my machanic and he told me that the motor was no good.i need my car cause i go to chemo.the next day it happened again i was hearing a knocking sound.
ODI 11301345
Engine
In the winter of 2018 after about a year of owning this vehicle, i started having issues with the engine. These ecotec engines are affected by oil consumption problems, gm knew about this and didn't decide to do a recall or anything like that. The engine started to make this growling or grinding noise in the engine, it would stall on me when i came to a stop at a stop sign or stoplight. The engine seized on me when…
ODI 11287214
Engine
The engine has been burning oil. I got regular oil changes at the appropriate time. The engine burned more than 4 qts of oil every 5000 miles. I added oil as i went, 4 or more qts between oil changes. This problem caused the engine to always be running hot. After being turned away by chevy, my mechanic was able to get approval through chevy corporate to do an engine oil consumption test after its next oil change…
ODI 11269362
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 chevrolet equinox. The contact noticed that the engine was burning excessive oil when driving. While driving at a low rate of speed, the serpentine belt fractured without warning. The contact took the vehicle to dan cummins chevrolet buick ([redacted], paris, ky 40361, [redacted]) where the contact was informed that the engine was leaking oil. The contact paid $4,750.51 for the repairs.…
ODI 11265701
Engine
Vehicle rpm surges when stopped at a red light. Vehicle stalled today and shut off but was able to restart immediately. Vehicle has unexplained oil usage.
ODI 11244708
Engine · Power Train
Vehicle dies intermittently throughout all driving ranges. From idling to driving at road speeds. Multiple times in a trip or randomly.
ODI 11218664
Engine
Excessive oil consumption resulting in car stalling and rattling of engine. Oil change required more frequently than the recommended 3 months/3,000 miles. Engine stalled when switching from reverse to drive. Engine rattled when idle until oil is added.
ODI 11234896
Engine · Power Train
Vehicle shakes when driving, especially on highway, sluggish to accelerate, making highway driving fearful. Vehicle also is rough at idle, with possible dying of engine at stop lights. 8 repairs since july, 2017 - all relative to same issue - camshaft/exhaust. This current repairs has been for the balancing shaft/water pump chain, tensioner and gaskets, seals, etc. I have done a timeline of issues/repairs to try to…
ODI 11207479
Engine
Oil consumption issue: my car keeps losing oil shortly after i get an oil change. I don't even know its low until i hear my engine rattling. The last time it was checked by jiffy lube, i had to pay to have oil added and i'm not due for another oil change (aug 8, 2019) until the end of august 2019. No light or indicator comes on to let me know my oil is low. I reported this to my dealer (jeff wyler- ohio) on several…
ODI 11245545
Engine
The car stutters and cuts off while driving, this is unexpected and happens often.
ODI 11221404
Engine
Low pressure warning, car stalls out while moving, left stranded. Car was taken to dealer and said pvc plug was clogged causing engine rear seal failure. This is a recall on this model but my vin was not covered, enough though the model year was. I think this recall needs to be expanded.
ODI 11185754
Body · Engine
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…
ODI 11186932
Engine
The engine in my 2014 equinox blew up violently at only 67,937 miles. It occurred at freeway speed on i-94 in detroit and left me totally without power in heavy traffic, including many large, commercial trucks. Luckily, i was able to keep my cool and navigate off the nearest ramp, coasting to relative safety. Two connecting rods were broken in half and the block itself completely ruined. I bought this suv from my…
ODI 11206519
Engine
Pcv froze up, causing a fail in my rear main seal. Happened twice in 1 year 1 month timeframe. Chevy warranty covered full repair first time, second time was partial chevy pay, the rest out of my pocket.
ODI 11194911
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 chevrolet equinox. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the oil consumption was low and the solenoids were replaced. The failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to jerry's chevrolet (1940 e joppa rd, baltimore, md 21234) where the contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle…
ODI 11186142
Engine · Power Train · Visibility/Wiper
While driving on the interstate during a rainstorm and using the wipers at high speed the wiper transmission linkage disengaged and operation immediately ceased. Visibility was completely zero and very nerve racking when you are driving at a higher rate of speed. While on the highway the vehicle went into limp home mode and the check engine light came on. The call shaft actuators had failed and were subsequently…
ODI 11246746
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Unknown Or Other
Purchased my pre-driven suv 88 days ago. After pumping gas, i attempted to start my car & it wouldn't start. I turned off the radio, tried again because it was cold out it started but simultaneously the 'check engine light' canmr on. While idling at a traffic light less than a min later, it cut-off again! Another car was right behind me. I turned on my flashers & started up again. When attempting to pulling out of…
ODI 11175113
Engine
While driving on 1-30-19, my equinox started rattling and the check engine light came on. I check the oil and it was almost empty. There was oil dripping from the main rear oil seal so i had the vehicle towed to an auto mechanic. After he inspected the vehicle he explained that i blew out the rear main seal due to a plugged pvc valve and there was a service bulletin for this problem, (14882). I contacted a local…
ODI 11181326
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 chevrolet equinox. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle started to decelerate independently, the oil pressure warning indicator illuminated, and the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the pcv valve was obstructed. The blockage caused significant pressure in the engine,…
ODI 11173345
Engine
My wife was driving to work when her car broke down on a very very busy highway. Just before the broadway bridge crossing the missouri river entering downtown kansas city mo literally right before the bridge on the southbound side of 169 highway. The temperature outside was in the negatives. She called me and i picked her up. Mind you i work nights so i was in bed. She had to wait in a freezer basically until i got…
ODI 11173193
Engine
I was told my pcv system had busted and caused a oil leak from the rear of engine and caused my engine to blow.i was told that cold temperatures will make the pcv freeze and bust and cause all your oil to leak out
ODI 11173156
Engine · Power Train
Your gm bulletin 14882 should be a complete recall for all equinox's. This part is hazardous, and has cost way too many people alot of money. I have maintained my vehicle that i have only had 1 year and now because of your "special" bulletin and bullcrap that it wasn't built in a special plant i have to spend more then what the truck is worth to put a brand new motor in my suv. As i was driving down a busy highway…
ODI 11176276
Engine · Power Train
It was a very cold morning and i was dropping my daughter off at school on my way to work on a state rt. My engine started making a weird noise and the low oil pressure light came on and instructed me to turn the car off. I pulled over and when i got out of the car i noticed that all of the oil had leaked out of my car onto the ground. Luckily, my husband was off work that morning and able to come and pick me up…
ODI 11176389