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2014 Chevrolet Equinox

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2014 Equinox.

Body SUV

The 2014 Chevrolet Equinox is a compact SUV built on the Chevrolet front‑wheel‑drive platform, equipped with a standard 5.0‑quart oil capacity that requires 5W‑30 viscosity for optimal engine protection. Its 2014 iteration is notable for the relatively low number of owner complaints—just 543 for the year—compared to the 784 complaints recorded in the model’s peak year of 2010, and it sits comfortably above the 56 complaints seen in 2026, indicating a moderate but improving reliability trajectory. The single recall issued for this model year underscores its overall reliability while highlighting the importance of addressing the most frequently cited issue, Visibility/Wiper, for owners and researchers alike.

Model year2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2014

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity5.0 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-30OEM · verified

Lug nut torque140 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 48 · 660 CCA battery, OE oil filter 12731742. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 48 · 660 CCAOEM · verified

Tail / brake / turnLAMPOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	12731742 alt 12580255
Engine air filter	23335811
Spark plug	12681658 alt 12681660
Front wiper blades	19432580 alt 19432579
Serpentine belt	12634319 alt 12636138
Thermostat	03522676 alt 12622410
Cabin air filter	20901295

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	188.6 in
Overall width	72.4 in
Overall height	66.9 in
Wheelbase	112.6 in
Curb weight	3929 lb
Track (front / rear)	62.6 / 61.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	58/42

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Equinox of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

7.8–9.5 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.80 sec — 2012 LTZ V6

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2012	LTZ V6 3.0L V6	7.80 sec	16.10 sec	264 hp	FWD
2016	LTZ 2.4L I-4	8.90 sec	16.80 sec	182 hp	AWD
2016	LTZ 2.4L I-4	9.30 sec	17.00 sec	182 hp	AWD
2016	LTZ 2.4L I-4	9.50 sec	17.00 sec	182 hp	AWD
2010	LT 2.4L I-4	8.70 sec	16.80 sec	182 hp	FWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 5.0 qt of 5W-30 engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 140 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 18.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid	ATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	4.2-6.4
Brake Fluid	DOT 3
Engine Oil	5W-30
Engine Oil Capacity	5.0 qt
Engine Oil	5W-30
Engine Oil Capacity	5.0 qt
Engine Oil	5W-30

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	Stud: 11 ft-lbs, nuts: 18 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	10 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	18.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	18.0 ft-lbs
Engine Valve Cover Bolts	7.4 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	140 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug	NVG900: 11.0, Gertag 760: 29.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug	NVG900: 18.0, Gertag 760: 29.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub	151 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub	151 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order	1-2-3-4-5-6
Spark Plug Manufacturer	AC Delco
Spark Plug Gap	0.039-0.0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque	15.0 ft-lbs
Spark Plug Manufacturer	AC Delco
Spark Plug Gap	0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque	13.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.43 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Oil Capacity	5.0 oz
Standard BCI Group Number	48
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	660 cca
Standard BCI Group Number	47

Service checks

Pressure Test	20 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	20 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	188-206 °F
Thermostat Opening Temperature	188-206 °F
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)	50-100
RPM	43-58 @ Idle rpm
Injector Primary Resistance	1.9-2.3 @ 68 degreesF ohms
Injector Primary Resistance	1.9-2.3 @ 68 degreesF ohms

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket	20 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	140 ft-lbs / 92 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	0.080
Rotor Max Parallel Variation	0.001 in
Rotor Runout Limit	0.002 in
Rotor Discard at or Under	1.06 in / 0.72 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

111 ft. lbs., step 2: 150 ft. lbs., step 3: 100

111 ft. lbs

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

74 ft. lbs., step 2: 100 ft. lbs. step 3: 150 degrees, install new bolt.

74 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 2 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Do not allow oil on cylinder head or head bolt bosses · M11 Bolts:

1	22.0 ft. lbs.	22 ft. lbs
2	150 degrees; M8 Bolts:	150 degrees
1	11.0 ft. lbs.	11 ft. lbs
2	75 degrees	75 degrees

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts.

1	22.0 ft. lbs.	22 ft. lbs
2	155 degrees	155 degrees
3	Front bolts 26.0 ft. lbs.	26 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 97,500 mi.

Every 7,500 mi	Accelerator Pedal (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Brake Shift Interlock Solenoid (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil (inspect fluid level)
Every 22,500 mi	Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 45,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System (inspect)
Every 97,500 mi	Spark Plug Wires (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)
At 150,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2014 model year represents a relative low point in owner complaints within the second generation, registering 543 complaints compared to the 682-784 range seen from 2010 through 2013, and carrying only one recall against the three logged annually from 2010-2012. While investigations ticked up to two after zero in 2013, the overall volume of Technical Service Bulletins also declined from the previous year's 1,943 to 1,695. Following 2014, complaint volume rebounded to 678 in 2015 before beginning a steady decline in 2016, suggesting the 2014 model year captured a temporary lull in reported issues. With Visibility/Wiper and Engine comprising the majority of complaints but crash and fire incidents remaining limited to 23 and 4 respectively, the federal data indicates 2014 offers a statistically quieter ownership experience than its immediate predecessors, making it a comparatively sound choice within this generation provided buyers verify completion of the single recall and account for the two investigations logged that year.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

1695

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

543

Owner complaints

23 involved a crash · 4 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

Overall★★★★★

Frontal★★★★★

Side★★★★★

Rollover★★★★★

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’05 ’06 ’07 ’08 ’09 ’10 ’11 ’12 ’13’14’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’19 ’20 ’21 ’22 ’23 ’24 ’25 ’26

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 543 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Visibility/Wiper159

Engine146

Unknown Or Other19

Air Bags19

Visibility18

Power Train,Engine13

Electrical System13

Engine & Engine Cooling11

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

22V165000Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:MotorReported 17/03/2022

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles. The ball joints in the windshield wiper module may corrode, causing one or both windshield wipers to fail. Remedy: Dealers will inspect the wiper module, and repair or replace it as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 1695 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
PIP6113	2026-05-18	Unknown Or Other	This document provides the technician with a diagnostic tip if the vehicle stalls and set…
PIT3271Q	2026-04-01	Unknown Or Other	This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel…
PIP6104	2026-03-09	Unknown Or Other	This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and…
PIP4902V	2026-03-09	Unknown Or Other	This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into…
PIP4902U	2026-01-08	Unknown Or Other	This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Recalls

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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group 48 battery Vehicles taking 5.0 qt Engine oil filter 12731742 Engine air filter 23335811 Spark plug 12681658 Front wiper blades 19432580

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2014 Equinox take?

5.0 qt of 5W-30 MEETING GM DEXOS 1 SPECIFICATION, per the factory manual.

Does the 2014 Equinox have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.