2014 Chevrolet Equinox electrical system problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Sep 23, 2026192,000 miNCElectrical 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. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer several times and the check engine warning light was reset; however, the check engine warning light immediately illuminated while driving the vehicle. The vehicle was then taken to another independent mechanic, and an OBD-II scanner was attached,…

   NHTSA complaint #11766330 · source
2. Filed Jun 2, 2026PAElectrical SystemEngine

   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 multiple oil changes.

   NHTSA complaint #11741693 · source
3. Filed Aug 29, 2025PAElectrical SystemEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   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.

   NHTSA complaint #11683933 · source
4. Filed Apr 11, 2025AZElectrical SystemOther / Unknown

   The temperature sensor keeps breaking down after using the car under normal conditions for 1–2 months of use. I have changed it a few times, as well as the electrical harnesses and connectors, and the problem persists.

   NHTSA complaint #11654111 · source
5. Filed Apr 2, 2025PAElectrical SystemOther / UnknownTransmission & Drivetrain

   Service Stabilitrak, Power Steering light, Check Engine light. Door locks lock and unlock continuously. Randomly has No acceleration, causes jolting at a low speed. Available for inspection asap. The code “UO101” comes up in a diagnostic test. Overall, the car basically shuts down while driving at no specific speed. Safety of myself and others is at risk because this can cause an accident resulting in being rear ended/collision with car and other vehicles as it randomly…

   NHTSA complaint #11652361 · source
6. Filed Mar 7, 2025WIElectrical SystemOther / Unknown

   started the car .i noticed the their was no door chime with the door open, no radio , radio display dear, no seat belt warning chime, no rear backup display camera. i drove car down to corner stopped and made right turn and everything was all right ,everything worked OK. this morning got into the car and no door chime,no seat belt chime no radio or display no back up camera, no on star . called my friend over and he checked the fuses .he checked fuse #9 radio fuse OK except…

   NHTSA complaint #11647049 · source
7. Filed Jul 9, 2024FLElectrical SystemAcceleration & Cruise ControlTransmission & Drivetrain

   While driving down the interstate at approximately 70 mph the equinox would locks would start to cycle and at the same time the service stabiltrak and service power steering line would come on and the vehicle would drastically slow to around 30-40 mph, almost causing an accident. This is a well known issue with Chevrolet and they have not tried to resolve the issue. This is going to cause major issues when someone gets in a wreck. There is no definite fix out there for this…

   NHTSA complaint #11600529 · source
8. Filed Sep 28, 2022MNBrakesElectrical SystemOther / Unknown

   While driving all of a sudden my trac control and abs light came on. I stopped and when turned back on it said service stability track and AWD. Lights went off. Then one day I was stopping and my brakes jerked and crunched and the lights came back on and now brakes crunch and jerk.

   NHTSA complaint #11486828 · source
9. Filed Feb 9, 2022NEElectrical SystemEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   My car went into safe mode while driving and reduced the speed of my vehicle. This vehicle only has app 85,000 miles on it.

   NHTSA complaint #11451160 · source
10. Filed Mar 23, 202186,000 miMIElectrical SystemEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

    The vehicle will stall whenever stopped at a red light or stop sign and in drive. Have to put it in neutral to keep rpm at normal level, otherwise it will go down to 500 rpm or shut off. Vehicle rattles and shakes when driving. Cleaned the throttle body, replaced o2 sensor, had the engine rebuilt 6 months ago because of a recall. This is highly unsafe, unreliable and absolutely not ok for a car with 87,000 miles. There needs to be a recall because it is obvious from reading…

    NHTSA complaint #11404596 · source
11. Filed Jan 20, 202168,000 miWIElectrical System

    I have replaced the battery. Car runs good but every few weeks the car will not start even after i have been driving it daily. Something draws on the battery. Always afraid to go somewhere and it will all of a sudden not start. Everything else on car checks out. There is something wrong with it electrically drawing. I see many people have the same problem

    NHTSA complaint #11389011 · source
12. Filed Dec 7, 202075,000 miNHElectrical SystemAcceleration & Cruise ControlTransmission & Drivetrain

    The stabili track is messed up. When u give it gas it just boggs the stabili track lighy check engine light and traction control light came on. This all happen driving down the highway at high speed which made the car just about uncontrollable. Needs to be addressed. It has been on other models

    NHTSA complaint #11378192 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology