2014 Chevrolet Equinox electrical system problems
45 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“purchased a 2014 Chevy Equinox from Direct Auto Sales on 03/07/26, and I am currently experiencing serious issues with the vehicle after only 2 months of purchase I noticed the vehicle is making a clicking and grinding sound the vehicle powers down when driving. The problem still exists even after…”
filed Jun 2, 2026
“The vehicles electrical system failed or faulted while operating. Engine went into a slow mode while operating in traffic. After stopping vehicle would not restart. very dangerous for an elderly person operating the vehicle.”
filed Aug 29, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Electrical System problems in other Equinox years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Equinox | 9 | 16% |
| 2025 Equinox | 73 | 35% |
| 2024 Equinox | 15 | 22% |
| 2023 Equinox | 10 | 11% |
| 2022 Equinox | 20 | 13% |
| 2021 Equinox | 16 | 18% |
| 2020 Equinox | 39 | 13% |
| 2019 Equinox | 43 | 15% |
| 2018 Equinox | 58 | 15% |
| 2017 Equinox | 18 | 7% |
| 2016 Equinox | 24 | 6% |
| 2015 Equinox | 45 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.