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.
Engine
Purchased a 2014 chevrolet equinox 2.4l engine back in late 2013 prior to a deployment. After years of no major issues the car began consuming more oil considerably after 115,000 miles. Shortly after this issue began there was rough idling with the service engine light coming on. After taking the car in for inspection it was found that a common issue regarding the timing chain was affecting the car. The timing chain…
ODI 11173186
Engine
On january 21, 2019 my 2014 chevy equinox's engine froze. I live in michigan. It was cold. The pressure built up in the engine and forced the rear main oil seal out. I ended up also having to replace my timing chain, manifold and several sensors. My truck has not been the same. Gm only issues bulletins for certain vehicle numbers but they are aware that the issue is effecting many more equinox than originally…
ODI 11279331
Engine
January 21, 2019 i was driving home from work. The car started to shake, no engine or warning lights came on. While driving i called my dealer service dept and explained the problem and that i would bring the car directly there to drop off to be checked. On the way, all of a sudden every light came on and told me to immediately turn the engine off. I did and had the car towed to the dealer. The engine blew up and…
ODI 11174670
Engine
While driving at ordinary highway speeds during cold weather operations my 2014 chevrolet equinox with a 2.4l ecotec engine experienced a rear main seal failure. The failure caused a majority of the engine oil to be pushed out through the rear main seal destroying the engine. This failure was consistent with the service bulletin no. 14882 (see attached), a plugged pcv orifice. Icing of the pcv orifice is a known…
ODI 11181024
Engine
I have an equinox with a blown motor that gm refuses to acknowledge is a problem. There is no low oil light on these cars, not to mention excessive oil burn. I have been complaining about the amount of oil it uses and that its always black - to no avail. A small social media inquiry tells me that 2 out of every 3 of these vehciles have this problem. The dealer milked it until the warranty was up, and now the ag is…
ODI 11181105
Engine
Tl* the contact owned a 2014 chevrolet equinox. After stopping the vehicle, smoke appeared from the front end of the vehicle. Moments later, flames appeared under the hood. The local fire department was called to the scene and extinguished the flames. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. A fire report was filed, but the cause of the fire was not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the…
Fire reported
ODI 11171939
Engine
Have had ongoing oil consumption issues. Replaced solenoids, cam shaft acuators, added oil all the time. Car burns over 4 quarts of oil every 5000 miles. Took today to dealer for oil consumption test, car burned 3-4 quarts in last 1300 miles. Car literally died there after they did test and put oil in (would not restart) was told timing chain and pistons (at least) would need replaced at a cost of over $3400 at…
ODI 11297335
Engine
While driving down the road the engine started making strange sounds and then the engine warning lights came on and the engine quit operating. After pulling out the engine oil dip stick, no oil was indicated. On the rear deck lid there was a oily film.
ODI 11165706
Engine
While driving engine stalls. I notice low power torque while trying to accelerate. If i force it to accelerate, it stalls, and turns off. Almost cause 3 or 4 colisions because people driving behind me do not know that my car is goannamake sudden stop when shuts off. This is happening on daily basis after car worms up. I have taken it to the dealer and they pulled codes p0010 and p0011. I replaced both selinoids…
ODI 11183476
Engine · Visibility/Wiper
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 chevrolet equinox. While driving in a blizzard with the windshield wipers activated, the windshield wipers detached from the vehicle. In addition, the engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to zeigler buick of lincolnwood (located at [redacted], lincolnwood, il 60712, [redacted]), but was not diagnosed or repaired due to the diagnostic and repair fees. The…
ODI 11156622
Engine
When at stops car would stall. Now being told camshaft position actuator issue. I noticed many others have the same issue.
ODI 11153160
Electrical System · Engine · Service Brakes
Engine light came on followed by small lurching evrytime vehicle came to a stop. Lurching progressed to large movement. Car to mechanic computer indicated a sensor issue. Had this replaced. 1 week later everything repeated mechanic changes other sensor. Car fine for 2 months although engine light continues to turn off and on, computer continues to say sensor. Engine light goes off again immediately followed by…
ODI 11141545
Engine
Purchased vehicle in august of 2018 and about a month later car began to feel different while driving. Problem began when i would come to a complete stop and car would jump when accelerating. Then while going in reverse car would shut off without warning. I had no check engine light on at this point.no check engine light until about march 2018. The with accelerating went from a 'juml', to car stalling and having to…
ODI 11194313
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
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.
ODI 11121569
Engine
My car has begun stalling at red lights and generally whenever i need to stop, i don't get any warning lights check engine light has never gone on and it starts back up but this is extremely frustrating and i'm afraid to drive my car for fear that i'm going to be stranded. I have done all my oil changes on time and take good care of my vehicle very sad that a 4 year old vehicle has this going on.
ODI 11115802
Engine
My 2014 chevy equinox began to stall whenever i stopped at traffic lights or stop signs mostly when i was driving on a busy 45-[redacted]. It would sound like it was having trouble getting air so to speak, and to stay idle. It would sputter and then the engine shut off. It would start back up when i put it into park and turn the key in the ignition. This began to happen with more frequency. Upon reading many forums…
ODI 11112616
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
A week after an oil change and tire rotation on 6/12/2018 chevrolet equinox, the check engine light came on and my vehicle shuts off automatically at traffic lights and when i'm parking. I took it to autozone for a free diagnostic reading but nothing comes up except a suggestion to change the solenoid. The tech suggested i add stp gas treatment. After the first bottom and driving 200 plus miles out of state, the…
ODI 11111483
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Takata recall. Engine light is on says its the flex fuel sensor recalls on 2013 models so i believe its an on going problem and believe it still needs to be recalled it also has a rough idle when first started dk if thats caused by the flex fuel but the remote start wont work with engine light on
ODI 11170361
Engine
This morning as i was attempting to leave a parking lot and put my vehicle from park to drive the engine stalled. My vehicle motor just stopped. It did this multiple times as i attempted to put my vehicle into drive. When i arrived at work i attempted to restart my vehicle and it did this again when i pulled into a parking spot at my place of employment. I was unable to put my car in reverse without it stalling.…
ODI 11075790
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. Also, the instrument cluster indicators were flashing and the check engine, seat belt, and tire system indicators were illuminated. Furthermore, the vehicle made an abnormal clicking noise while attempting to start. The vehicle was towed to scranton chevrolet of norwich (774 w thames st, norwich, ct 06360) where it…
ODI 11066482
Engine · Power Train
Greetings, we purchased a used chevy eq. A few months ago at 59000 miles for my wife, currently 60000. Since i bought it the engine has rattling/clicking noise. I bought the vehicle with a rebuilt title from an individual and the noise wasn't that bad. I thought it was because of old oil and hadn't suspected such an engine problem. I am a mechanical engineer myself and couldn't think that an engine would have a…
ODI 11082485
Engine
While driving the car on icy road conditions the engine seized and the car came to an abrupt halt. We were unable to move the car and it needed to be towed. My young daughter was driving and was quite unprepared for this. This engine seizing is apparently a common problem with this year equinox when temperatures drop below freezing. Something happens in the oil pan or gasket which causes it to explode (for lack of a…
ODI 11118122
Engine
Rear main seal failed resulting in loss of power of vehicle while in motion rush hour traffic cold winter day city street approximately ogden and ramen city of chicago going into the downtown area
ODI 11073248
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Power Train
The the service traction control service stabilitrak lights with the engine light came on and i lost engine power and was "reduced power." this was while driving slowly getting up to speed. Happened again a few days later when going about 40 mph and i could not go any faster, i had to pull over and stop driving. Parked the car for 3 hours then it was fine. Still not clear as to what caused this. Engine light is…
ODI 11057706
Engine · Unknown Or Other
The catalytic converter in the car had to be replaced; the check engine light came on while driving and when taken to the shop, they discovered the catalytic converter was worn out (eroded?) and needed to be replaced.
ODI 11053483