2014 Chevrolet Equinox: Engine complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 229 owner complaints for the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox that list the engine component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11766600 (filed 09/24/2026): “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 replace the fuel pump did not know or was every notified about any class action …”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11756787 (filed 08/13/2026): “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.…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11753411 (filed 07/29/2026): “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 for…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Internal engine work (lifters, oil consumption, fuel dilution diagnosis) requires engine teardown or dealer software/tests. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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