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2014 Chevrolet Equinox recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2014 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
1
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
548
Latest campaign
Mar 17, 2022

Recall summary by component1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Visibility1Mar 17, 2022

Safety recalls1

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0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Mar 17, 2022Latest campaign
Mar 17, 202222V165000

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer motor

Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 22V165000
What's wrong
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles. The ball joints in the windshield wiper module may corrode, causing one or both windshield wipers to fail.
Risk
Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the wiper module, and repair or replace it as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on April 21, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 25, 2022. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212352530.
Campaign
NHTSA 22V165000 · Mar 17, 2022
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Chevrolet recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component548

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
548Complaints filed
23Involving a crash
4Involving a fire
11Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Engine21840111
Visibility/wiper16730200
Electrical system468020
Unknown or other428412
Power train407000
Fuel/propulsion system346101
Air bags2951518
Visibility193000
Steering183000
Vehicle speed control183100
Electronic stability control (ESC)153000
Engine and engine cooling122000
Service brakes122101
Structure92303
Tires41000

11 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

  • Unknown or other

    “My 2014 Chevy Equnoix burns oil I have service this vehicle with 3 Catalytic converters also 3 intake manifold caskets it's consuming oil and after oil change must keep checking the oil to add oil also fuel pump I have…”

    Filed 09/24/2026 · ODI 11766600
  • Electrical system

    “Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2014 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that after purchasing the vehicle from an independent dealer, the check engine warning light illuminated.”

    Filed 09/23/2026 · ODI 11766330
  • Engine

    “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…”

    Filed 08/13/2026 · ODI 11756787

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2014 Chevrolet Equinox recall questions

How many recalls does the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox. The most recent, 22V165000 (reported March 17, 2022), concerns visibility. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 218 complaints out of 548 filed with NHTSA (40%). Across all complaints, owners reported 23 crashs and 4 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2014 Chevrolet Equinox?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Chevrolet recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Chevrolet dealer.

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