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2011 Chevy equinox 1

$4,850

  • Rochester, NY

85/100 suitability for First Car

No visible wear deductions

The vehicle appears to be in good exterior condition with no visible rust or dents.

Reviewed 0 interior and 1 exterior photos.

  • Rust ✓ · No visible rust.
  • Dents / body ✓ · No visible dents.
  • Interior ? · No interior photos in the listing.
  • Listing notes ✓
  • Mileage for age ? · Odometer not available.

Estimated from listing photos; may miss hidden or un-photographed damage.

Listing data is provided by the source and may change or sell out. Price, insurance, repair and resale costs are not included in the score.

Full suitability report

First Car suitability

2011 Chevrolet equinox

Confidence: High — 90% of the scoring weight is backed by data

Safety 85/100

4.2 / 5 NHTSA stars (averaged) weight 44%

Reliability Index 28/100

782 NHTSA complaints on record weight 33%

Fuel Economy n/a

No EPA fuel-economy data available.

Recall Risk 42/100

3 recalls on record, 1 safety-critical weight 22%

The 2011 Chevrolet Equinox has an overall suitability score of 56 out of 100 for a first car, with a high confidence level in the data used for scoring. Safety is a strong point for this vehicle, scoring 85 out of 100, based on an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars from the NHTSA, and this factor carries the most weight in the overall score. However, the reliability index is quite low at 28 out of 100, influenced by 782 complaints recorded with the NHTSA, which significantly impacts the vehicle's overall suitability.

The recall risk for the 2011 Chevrolet Equinox is moderate, with a score of 42 out of 100, considering there are three recalls on record, one of which is safety-critical. Unfortunately, there is no available data on the fuel economy for this model, which means this factor could not be assessed in the overall score. These factors combined contribute to the overall suitability score, providing a mixed picture for potential buyers considering this vehicle as a first car.

Recorded recalls (3)
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
  • SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
  • SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

Sources: NHTSA (safety ratings, complaints, recalls) and EPA (fuel economy). Suitability estimate only — does not include price, insurance, repair-cost or resale data.

This report is informational and is not a purchase recommendation or a substitute for a professional inspection.