9.0
really awful- Typical Repair Cost:
- $2,100
- Average Mileage:
- 110,050 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 6 complaints
Most common solutions:
- replace engine (4 reports)
- not sure (1 reports)
- replace timing chain (1 reports)
Chevy is aware of sudden engine failure complaints in the 2014 2.4L equinox and still has not done a recall over 50% of owners have filed complaints.
- Angela T., Columbus, Ohio 43224, US
Do not buy this car unless you like wasting money. I bought my 2014 Chevy Equinox in October of 2020 from a Chevy dealer (who gave no warning), and by February of 2021 it died on me… My engine was done. The timing chain was damaged. I was unaware of constantly having to put engine oil in my vehicle… The oil light never came on to inform me that my vehicle needs oil.
I replaced the entire engine by May of 2021 and now it is October 2021 and I have put oil in this vehicle to run 100 cars and still no warning light comes on. I put 2-3 quarts in my vehicle every freaking week because I don't want my new engine to f** up on me. This is some bulls**, Chevrolet, and this needs to be fixed by the company, not us innocent consumers of this raggedy vehicle.
- Paula R., Florissant, MO, US
I bought this in June with only 140,000 miles. Just found out that its timing chain is failing. Mechanic says he see's this in this vehicle all the time and he won't touch it. It will cost over $3000.00. This shouldn't be happening at this age and miles. They say it cost less to put in a new motor than this timing chain. I will never recommend this car nor will buy.
- trenthap@bellsouth, White Pine, US
Rattling noise had been building for a week, so I scheduled a trip to the local dealership. On the way, I pulled up to a red light - and the car shuddered for the first time. When it turned green, I proceeded about two blocks before we hit another red light. When I pulled up and stopped, the engine shuddered again and died. Wouldn't restart. Dealership says the engine needs to be replaced, quoted $5,400 plus tax.
- Walter J., Abingdon, VA, US
Purchased new in March 2014. I bought (at a cost of $1495) a 5 year, 75,000 mile extended warranty at the time of purchase - it expired in March 2019. Called the dealership, they confirmed the extended warranty expired. Wrote to GM asking about recalls or coverage. Response was too bad - get it fixed and pay for it yourself. (in about a thousand words but that was the bottom line). Major Drive Train Failure for a new vehicle b- Timing Chain has barfed. This car, with less than 60,000 miles cost over $30,000 for, driven gently for 5 years by a 60 year old woman, serviced and maintained as required for checkups and oil changes, is going to cost $1000.00 to fix. GM Should be ashamed of themselves.
- Jack T., New Brighton, MN, US
I just cannot believe it. I have only 70 plus thousand miles on this car and keep up with all of the maintenance required. I was driving the car and the acceleration starts to decrease while I am on a major interstate coming home with my son and a brand new pup. I coasted to a stop barely off the side of the road and was over 200 miles away from home. (Don't get me started on my insurance company's policy about not towing it over 12 miles). That was a two-grand tow.) Long story short, the engine is comeplety FRIED! Apparently, the timing 'belt' broke causing the timing chain to slip off and get caught up in the motor. I have no choice but to replace the engine with a rebuilt for eight grand. Also, since this is such a common problem, they cannot get a replacement until July! I have had this care for four years, and each year something else happens. Last time there were metal shavings in the trans pan after I had it breakdown on some rural sideroad in the sticks. That little escapade was over a grand, as well. I will never buy a Chevy again.
I have driven Chevys for over 40 years, but hearing about some of the similar problems that others have had, I will never buy one again.
- Marie H., Clinton, IA, US