Engine failure, knocking or rod bearing

What got replaced

Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the engine (51 reports) and the timing chain (10 reports).

Recalls and investigations

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

What owners paid

12 of the 58 reports quote a price. Each dot is one quote. The middle half runs $2,500 to $8,000.

When it happens

The middle half of failures fell between 68,000 and 120,462 miles, from the 31 reports that gave a mileage.

What owners wrote

“Piston Rings leaked excessive oil which led to engine damage and engine failure. Engine could have caught fire or failed during driving. No warning lights came on to warn of the problem. The incident occurred 480 miles from home. It is a serious safety concern to the drivers and others on the road at time of failure.”

Filed Aug 28, 2023

“The camshaft sensors have been replaced when the code POoo14 made the engine light Activate. I'm worried that the timing chain could possibly cause an accident if it seizes the engine. I have under 73,000 miles on a 2014 Chevy equinox. Please advise Thank you”

Filed Jun 9, 2023 · 73,000 miles

“The engine oil evaporates. vehicle hesitates and backfire all symptom started at 125,000. was told I need a new engine.”

Filed Jan 10, 2023

“Unknown froze up and couldn’t allow oil to go through and blew out valve cover and all the oil came out . There were 6 equinox in Tiffin area with the same issue !!!”

Filed Jan 4, 2023

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
• Check engine light or misfire 53 reports
• Airbag warning light or recall 27 reports