Used buying guide
See what was reported for each year and what to check before you buy.
We checked 6 model years, 2017–2022, for problems and recalls. Pick your model year below to see what was reported for it.
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10 reported problems to check
11 reported problems to check
11 reported problems to check
10 reported problems to check
17 reported problems to check
13 reported problems to check
These problems were reported in one or more reviewed years. Open a year to see which ones were reported for it.
3 reviewed owner reports for this model year mention service brakes.
Why it matters
The records describe a possible crash, fire, injury, or loss of control.
First checks
6 reviewed owner reports for this model year mention electrical system.
Why it matters
The records describe a problem worth checking before purchase.
First checks
DTN Air Bag Inflator Rupture The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has become aware of eight vehicle crashes in which a rupture of a Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety System Co., Ltd.
Why it matters
The records describe a possible fatal outcome.
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4 reviewed owner reports for this model year mention power train.
Why it matters
The records describe a problem worth checking before purchase.
First checks
5 reviewed owner reports for this model year mention air bags.
Why it matters
The records describe a problem worth checking before purchase.
First checks
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Equinox, Impala, Cruze, Volt and Bolt EV vehicles, GMC Terrain vehicles, Buick Lacrosse and Regal vehicles, Cadillac XTS and XTS Professional vehicles and 2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles.
Why it matters
The records describe a possible crash, fire, injury, or loss of control.
First checks
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Terrain, 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, 2019-2020 Buick Encore, Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, Chevrolet Blazer and GMC Acadia, and 2020 Cadill
Why it matters
The records describe a possible crash, fire, injury, or loss of control.
First checks
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles equipped with 1.5L turbo engines.
Why it matters
The records describe a possible crash, fire, injury, or loss of control.
First checks
30 more reviewed records are organized under the model years above.
We last updated this on Jul 2026. We found 5 of 5 source types for the year with the most records.
Owner reports can hint at patterns. They do not show a true failure rate. They cannot predict how one car will hold up.
Open any model year to see its public records.
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