Compare two vehicles

Spot recall, complaint, investigation, and fuel-cost differences before you trust the listing. No VIN required to start.

Vehicle A

Gasoline · 27 combined MPG · All-Wheel Drive

Vehicle B

Gasoline · 27 combined MPG · All-Wheel Drive

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More recall homework

Similar activity

Recall counts are similar.

More complaint activity

2020 Chevrolet Equinox

has more complaint records.

Open investigation signals

Similar activity

Open investigation counts are similar.

Lower estimated fuel cost

Similar estimates

fuel-cost estimates are similar.

Short answer: Equinox has more complaint activity and Equinox has more severity reports. Confirm the exact VIN before buying.

Public-record comparison

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

Record 2020 Chevrolet Equinox 2019 Chevrolet Equinox Difference
Total recalls 4 4 Similar
Total complaints 295 292 Equinox has 3 more complaints
Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports 20 / 7 / 9 / 1 21 / 7 / 4 / 0 Equinox has 5 more severity reports
Defect investigations 0 0 Similar
Open investigations 0 0 Similar
Manufacturer communications 686 695 Equinox has 9 more communications
Recall completion reports 31 29 Equinox has 2 more reports
Warranty programs 0 0 Similar
Service campaigns 2 2 Similar
Software notices 0 0 Similar
Canadian recall records 0 0 Similar
Latest recall May 11, 2023 Oct 29, 2020 Equinox has newer activity
Latest complaint Jul 16, 2026 Jul 15, 2026 Equinox has newer activity
Top complaint categories Top 3
  • Service Brakes
  • Engine
  • Fuel Propulsion System
  • Engine
  • Service Brakes
  • Fuel Propulsion System
 Different
Fuel type Gasoline Gasoline Same
Efficiency 27 combined MPG 27 combined MPG Same
Estimated annual fuel cost 15,000 miles / year $2,200 $2,200 Similar
Safety-rating records 2 2 Similar

Practical next steps

What to ask each seller

2020 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 engine repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

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?

What to inspect first

2020 Chevrolet Equinox

  • Service Brakes: vibration, pulsing, noise, stopping distance
  • Engine: stalling, rough idle, oil use, warning lights
  • Fuel Propulsion System: fuel smell, leaks, stalling, range or charging changes

2019 Chevrolet Equinox

  • Engine: stalling, rough idle, oil use, warning lights
  • Service Brakes: vibration, pulsing, noise, stopping distance
  • Fuel Propulsion System: fuel smell, leaks, stalling, range or charging changes

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