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Chevrolet Equinox: which year should you buy?

Across the 2011 to 2026 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2024 (83/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Pick the year, not just the nameplate.

Best years to target

2024 83 · 2023 83 · 2021 83 · 2016 81

Every model year, scored

Same math for every year (how we score). A neutral Unproven or Too New stamp means too few owner reports are on file to affirm the year, not that it’s clean.

202675/100
Too New

51 complaints · 1 recalls

202483/100
Buybest year

65 complaints · 1 recalls

202383/100
Buy

85 complaints · 3 recalls

202273/100
Buy

153 complaints · 5 recalls

202183/100
Buy

86 complaints · 4 recalls

202068/100
Buy

291 complaints · 4 recalls

201973/100
Buy

290 complaints · 4 recalls

201869/100
Buy

388 complaints · 5 recalls

201681/100
Buy

391 complaints · 1 recalls

201576/100
Buy

678 complaints · 2 recalls

201481/100
Buy

543 complaints · 1 recalls

201379/100
Buy

747 complaints · 2 recalls

201281/100
Buy

682 complaints · 3 recalls

201176/100
Buy

780 complaints · 3 recalls

Zeroing in on the 2024?

The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.

Recalls, complaint breakdown & inspection checklist, all in a shareable PDF

Cross-shopping a different nameplate? Compare the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox head-to-head →

The fine print: each year’s verdict is computed from public NHTSA complaint and recall records for the Chevrolet Equinox as a model, not for any individual car. A well-kept example of a weaker year can outlast a neglected strong one. Informational only, so always get a professional pre-purchase inspection.