Check engine light or misfire

What got replaced

Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the sensor (6 reports) and the catalytic converter (3 reports).

Recalls and investigations

No recall on the engine covers the 2014 model year as of Sep 9, 2026.

When it happens

The middle half of failures fell between 60,000 and 106,000 miles, from the 42 reports that gave a mileage.

What owners wrote

“I was driving in busy traffic with no warning signs, no check engine lights when all of a sudden my engine lost power an would not restart. I had to get a tow from Kentucky to Michigan to a near by Mechanic where he ran a boroscope. The timing chain failed which then valves hit the pistons. I know this has been a big problem for this year equinox.”

Filed Dec 25, 2024

“Recently the "check engine light came on, scheduled the car for service at the local GM dealership. The car only has 67700 miles on it, and the timing belt needs to be replaced. I believe this is ridiculous, this shouldn't be an issuse at all. The cost to repair the timing chain with labor is arounf the 2k mark. I understand this to be a problem with this engine type, and was advised to submit a complaint.”

Filed Feb 1, 2022 · 67,700 miles

“My engine currently burns a large amount of oil and I consistently have to refill it. I see this is a common problem with the 2014 Chevy Equinox with the 4 cylinder, 2.4 liter engine and I feel should constitute a recall. The only alternative would be I must pay for my engine to be replaced.”

Filed Nov 16, 2021

Other problems on this car

• Windshield cracks or distorts 115 reports
• Engine stalls or loses power while driving 87 reports
• Burns oil or oil level rises 74 reports
• Engine failure, knocking or rod bearing 58 reports
• Airbag warning light or recall 27 reports