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Vehicle A

Gasoline · 27 combined MPG · All-Wheel Drive

Vehicle B

Gasoline · 26 combined MPG · All-Wheel Drive

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More recall homework

2018 Chevrolet Equinox

has more recalls listed.

More complaint activity

2018 Chevrolet Equinox

has more complaint records.

Open investigation signals

Similar activity

Open investigation counts are similar.

Lower estimated fuel cost

2019 Chevrolet Equinox

may cost less to fuel.

Short answer: Equinox needs more recall homework, Equinox has more complaint activity, Equinox has more severity reports and Equinox has the lower fuel-cost estimate. Confirm the exact VIN before buying.

Public-record comparison

Rows show model-year records, not exact VIN status.

Record 2019 Chevrolet Equinox 2018 Chevrolet Equinox Difference
Total recalls 4 5 Equinox has 1 more recalls
Total complaints 288 384 Equinox has 96 more complaints
Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports 21 / 7 / 4 / 0 22 / 4 / 16 / 0 Equinox has 10 more severity reports
Defect investigations 0 0 Similar
Open investigations 0 0 Similar
Manufacturer communications 685 701 Equinox has 16 more communications
Recall completion reports 29 35 Equinox has 6 more reports
Warranty programs 1 1 Similar
Service campaigns 2 2 Similar
Software notices 0 0 Similar
Canadian recall records 0 0 Similar
Latest recall Oct 29, 2020 Oct 29, 2020 Similar
Latest complaint May 15, 2026 May 23, 2026 Equinox has newer activity
Top complaint categories Top 3
  • Engine
  • Service Brakes
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Service Brakes
  • Power Train
  • Unknown Or Other
 Different
Fuel type Gasoline Gasoline Same
Efficiency 27 combined MPG 26 combined MPG Different
Estimated annual fuel cost 15,000 miles / year $2,200 $2,300 Equinox about $100 less
Safety-rating records 2 4 Different availability

Practical next steps

What to ask each seller

2019 Chevrolet Equinox

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Do you have repair orders for listed recall work?
  • Has the vehicle had engine and service brakes repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

2018 Chevrolet Equinox

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Do you have repair orders for listed recall work?
  • Has the vehicle had service brakes and power train repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

What to inspect first

2019 Chevrolet Equinox

  • Engine: stalling, rough idle, oil use, warning lights
  • Service Brakes: vibration, pulsing, noise, stopping distance
  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior

2018 Chevrolet Equinox

  • Service Brakes: vibration, pulsing, noise, stopping distance
  • Power Train: shifting, hesitation, driveline noise, leaks
  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior

Always get an independent mechanic inspection.

Do not buy on model-year data alone.

Confirm the exact VIN before purchase and check for new updates.

Learn what a VIN check can and cannot show