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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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2GNALBEK8E6••••••2014 Chevrolet EQUINOX
This build draws 1.7× more complaints than the average 2014 Chevrolet EQUINOX build (5 vs 3).
5on this build
511on the model
174builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reportedEngine 3Air Bags 1Visibility 1
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashOct 2015
The contact owns a 2014 chevrolet equinox. While driving 40-45 mph in inclement weather, the vehicle crashed into a pole. The air bags failed to deploy during the crash. A half mile from the crash site, the side curtain air bags and driver's seat air bag inadvertently deployed.…
VisibilityJul 2022
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V165000 (Visibility) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for…
EngineNov 2020
The motor is consuming a lot of oil and it's not giving a warning when oil is low
EngineJun 2020
The first year I owned this vehicle, the oil consumption was normal. After the first year, it went through oil like crazy. I get oil changes every 3,000 miles, and it was near dry when I would bring it back in. My mechanic began telling me to stop in after about 1000-1500 miles…
EngineApr 2020
My vehicle is leaking oil, all over the top of the engine and large oil spots below.. I have been unable to drive my car for fear we will blow the rear main oil seal. The issue is thought to be the pcv valve. I looked up my complaint that I was having on the internet and came…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 2GNALBEK8E6031901 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.