Used 2014 Chevrolet Equinox LT SUV Review
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7.5 years old, 68,000 miles no issues or problems.
Richard D'Avella, Winthrop, MA, 02/04/2017
2014 Chevrolet Equinox LT 4dr SUV AWD w/2LT (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
I bought this SUV for a family car as an upgrade to the old Montana SV6AWD. It has the 3.6 V6 LT2 leather heated seats and sunroof. It has a tight nimble handling with plenty of power for acceleration but gas thirsty in city traffic. The trip computer does give instantaneous mileage and average over 50 mile distance. Only driven 500 miles but everything works well except the … transmission shifts feel vague and sluggish at low throttle speeds but crisp under acceleration. I wanted the extra power for a full load of adults with luggage and deep snow for AWD in the mountains.The rear seat is only suitable for 2 adults and 3 in a pinch. It came with the a CPO extended warranty but will need an extended service contract to 6 years / 100K miles for anticipated repairs to a typical GM product.It has all the features of a higher priced SUV and I like to buy USA products(even though built in Canada) and have a local Chevy dealer for service or local mechanics. I hope it gives long term reliability and comfort for the wife and kids and those occasional family road trips.
8/2018 43000 miles of wife driving mostly inner city trips. First mechanical failure was the windshield wiper motor transmission during a heavy rain storm this weekend and I have installed new ceramic brake pads all around at 40K miles and in for Dexos oil and filter changes every 6 months. Overall it still is gas thirsty but runs well on highway and enough power with a full load and A/C on to keep up with traffic. The transmission shift points still feel soft or vague at low throttle settings. 2/2019 48,000 miles: The car mechanics and electronics still working like new , mostly inner city driving by my wife . Just replaced 4 tires with Michelin Latitudes and handles well in the snow again. Gas mileage still low due to city traffic but has the power to pull 5 passengers uphill to highway speeds quickly.
I would still recommend it for an affordable mid size with a V-6 alternative to expensive imports but only time will tell it's durability.8/2019 52,000miles. Still running well with no problems encountered with recent Mobil 1 oil change at home . Next visit to dealer for the routine oil and tire rotation and a detailing. Wife and I like the car since we bought it .2/2020 and 56500 miles. Still running very well in all weather conditions and all the mechanical and electronics are problem free. The broken wiper problem is a defective part and is under a recall from GM. The engine used about 0.5 quarts of oil between changes and the gas mileage in the stop and go city traffic is only 13-15 mpg and 20-22 mpg on the occasional highway run. Still has plenty of power and a good value.
8/2021 66,000 miles and still running well without any mechanical or electronic problems. Routine oil changes and tire rotations and had NHOIL undercoating last summer to limit underside rusting. Fuel mileage always low in city driving, but the V6 power still worth it when needed. I would still recommend if you can find a low mileage one at this time . 2021 and 68,000 miles without any mechanical or electrical problems. Body and suspension still solid and noise free ,using dealer Dexos oil change and tire rotations on schedule and extended service contract not needed yet. Still recommended if you can find one with low mileage and good maintenance records.8/2022 and still has no issues or repairs.Wash and wax and still looks as good as 2017.The V6 engine option is still a better alternative to the 4 cylinder and the newer Blazer ,Colorado and Cadillacs still use it .8/2023 77,500 miles and still has been mechanically trouble free (knock on wood) , Interior leather still like new,Exterior body and paint holding up to New England weather and suspension and tires to the bad roads. Wife still enjoys driving it around town and work and hope to keep it for 100K miles or more if still trouble free.Been a good vehicle from an USA manufacturer!
love it hate it
Missy, Libby, MT, 03/23/2017
2014 Chevrolet Equinox LT 4dr SUV AWD w/2LT (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
Its a comfortably reliable SUV. The steering goes out. Chevy is aware but doesn't recall. And has a clause in warranty to not cover. But I love my SUV. Hate Chevy for not fixing a issue that there aware of. Safety concern.
Not the quality I was expecting
AA, Durham, NC, 05/18/2016
2014 Chevrolet Equinox LT 4dr SUV AWD w/2LT (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
I had this car for a year and, unfortunately, it was just a headache. The Bluetooth either didn't stay synched with my iPhone or the sound was crackling when I tried to listen to music that way. I didn't have this problem with my previous car or the one I got after this. The car felt jerky at low speeds, but two dealers said this was normal and that Chevy makes them that way (no other … car I have ever had drove like that). I have to assume there's something wrong with the transmission. The final straw, however, was when the car died in the left lane of the highway with less than 20k miles on it. The car was repaired under warranty and I notified the manufacturer. When my husband got a 2015 Ford Escape, I found that the comfort and level of technology seemed light years ahead of what I had in my car. Needless to say, with each passing day, I became more disappointed in this car and eventually traded it in for a historically foreign manufacturer. I have very little good to say about the car, except that there was adequate leg room and the trunk held a lot.
Check Engine Issues
Shanica, Hanover Park, IL, 09/20/2019
2014 Chevrolet Equinox LT 4dr SUV AWD w/2LT (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
I bought my care NEW in 2014 and the car was running good. By year three the check engine light came on. I took it to the dealer and they changed the camshaft sensors, when i asked why the sensors needed to be changed so soon their response was this care burns a lot of oil. I asked if I should be worried and what else will happen, the service department said "nothing this is under … warranty we will change it no need to worry" this happen two more time. Then in 2019 as soon as the warranty went out, the car had 87K miles on it and the light came back on. Now I need a Catalyst Convertor and per the service department I will also need to change my timing soon. No explanation as to why seeing as tho i take great care of me car and I have low miles on it. the Service department just said "This happens" GM offered me a discount to repair bring the cost to 840 but only if I fixed it right then. The General Manager turned it into a sales call and asked me to buy another car with a warranty. REALLY? needless to say I will NEVER buy another CHEVY. I thought GM was a good brand since this was my third one and second NEW one but NO these cars are only meant to last 4 years.
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox LT SUV
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Premium look inside and out
- Pro:strong optional V6 engine
- Pro:quiet interior
- Pro:comfortable highway ride
- Pro:spacious and adjustable backseat.
- Con:Four-cylinder version feels sluggish on the highway and real-world mpg falls short of EPA ratings
- Con:less cargo space than rivals
- Con:steering isn't very precise.
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