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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

2022 Chevrolet Equinox

has more recalls listed.

More complaint activity

2022 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 needs more recall homework, 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 2022 Chevrolet Equinox 2021 Chevrolet Equinox Difference
Total recalls 5 4 Equinox has 1 more recalls
Total complaints 148 82 Equinox has 66 more complaints
Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports 13 / 3 / 7 / 0 5 / 0 / 4 / 0 Equinox has 14 more severity reports
Defect investigations 0 0 Similar
Open investigations 0 0 Similar
Manufacturer communications 646 681 Equinox has 35 more communications
Recall completion reports 41 33 Equinox has 8 more reports
Warranty programs 1 1 Similar
Service campaigns 3 3 Similar
Software notices 3 2 Equinox has 1 more software notices
Canadian recall records 0 0 Similar
Latest recall May 11, 2023 May 11, 2023 Similar
Latest complaint May 27, 2026 May 29, 2026 Equinox has newer activity
Top complaint categories Top 3
  • Fuel Propulsion System
  • Fuel System Gasoline
  • Engine
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Electrical System
  • Power Train
 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

2022 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 fuel propulsion system and fuel system gasoline repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

2021 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 unknown or other and electrical system repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

What to inspect first

2022 Chevrolet Equinox

  • Fuel Propulsion System: fuel smell, leaks, stalling, range or charging changes
  • Fuel System Gasoline: fuel smell, leaks, stalling, range or charging changes
  • Engine: stalling, rough idle, oil use, warning lights

2021 Chevrolet Equinox

  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior
  • Electrical System: warning lights, screens, battery drain, accessories
  • Power Train: shifting, hesitation, driveline noise, leaks

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.

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