One problem related to carrier/rack has been reported for the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox based on all problems reported for the 2014 Equinox.
Exhaust manifold cracked in 2 places causing life threatening CO conditions inside idling car. Seems to be a common complaint on the vehicles with 2. 4 liter ecotec engine. Roughly a $1000 expense to fix with a new manifold. Not warrantied or recalled item. It should be a recall issue.