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

Vehicle A

Gasoline · 26 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

2022 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 2023 Chevrolet Equinox 2022 Chevrolet Equinox Difference
Total recalls 3 5 Equinox has 2 more recalls
Total complaints 82 148 Equinox has 66 more complaints
Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports 4 / 0 / 3 / 0 13 / 3 / 7 / 0 Equinox has 16 more severity reports
Defect investigations 0 0 Similar
Open investigations 0 0 Similar
Manufacturer communications 462 646 Equinox has 184 more communications
Recall completion reports 18 41 Equinox has 23 more reports
Warranty programs 1 1 Similar
Service campaigns 7 3 Equinox has 4 more service campaigns
Software notices 2 3 Equinox has 1 more software notices
Canadian recall records 0 0 Similar
Latest recall May 11, 2023 May 11, 2023 Similar
Latest complaint May 25, 2026 May 27, 2026 Equinox has newer activity
Top complaint categories Top 3
  • Fuel Propulsion System
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Service Brakes
  • Fuel Propulsion System
  • Fuel System Gasoline
  • Engine
 Similar focus
Fuel type Gasoline Gasoline Same
Efficiency 26 combined MPG 27 combined MPG Different
Estimated annual fuel cost 15,000 miles / year $2,300 $2,200 Equinox about $100 less
Safety-rating records 2 2 Similar

Practical next steps

What to ask each seller

2023 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 unknown or other repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

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?

What to inspect first

2023 Chevrolet Equinox

  • Fuel Propulsion System: fuel smell, leaks, stalling, range or charging changes
  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior
  • Service Brakes: vibration, pulsing, noise, stopping distance

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

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