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2GNFLFEK5E6••••••2014 Chevrolet EQUINOX
This build draws 2.0× more complaints than the average 2014 Chevrolet EQUINOX build (6 vs 3).
6on this build
510on the model
173builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reportedVisibility/wiper 2Engine 2Electrical System 1Fuel/propulsion System 1
What owners of this build wrote
Unknown Or OthercrashSep 2023
Turned into driveway to park and suddenly my vehicle sped up really fast then I hit a pole. Destroyed the right headlight, hood, bumper, passenger door won't open all the way
EngineApr 2023
Oil consumption issue turned into motor having to be replaced and endless other things being replaced
Visibility/wiperJul 2020
The contact owns a 2014 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while driving 75 mph in heavy rain, the windshield wipers ceased operating. The contact safely exited the roadway onto the shoulder and called for roadside assistance. The vehicle was towed to an independent…
Electrical SystemNov 2014
2014 chevrolet equinox. Consumer states the ignition lock is heating up to unsafe levels. *kl the consumer stated while driving an hour or more, with the headlights, air, or heater on, the key would be very hot when it was removed from the ignition switch
EngineFeb 2022
Excessive oil consumption leading to engine problems, causing car to stall intermittently and unexpectedly. CAM shaft actuator repaired/ replaced 4 times in one year. Car has stopped in busy intersections
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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 2GNFLFEK5E6252430 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.