Chevrolet Trax problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 767 owner complaints and 11 recalls on file for the Chevrolet Trax (2013–2026). The 2024 Trax has the most serious complaints, most often about electrical system.

Complaints
767
Recalls
11
Model years
13
Worst year
2024

Complaints by model year

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NHTSA complaints per Chevrolet Trax model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Worst Chevrolet Trax years to buy

Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).

  1. 2024 Chevrolet Trax — 177 complaints, 9 crashes, 8 fires; top problem: Electrical System
  2. 2025 Chevrolet Trax — 89 complaints, 11 crashes, 4 fires; top problem: Electrical System
  3. 2019 Chevrolet Trax — 101 complaints, 8 crashes, 2 fires; top problem: Engine
  4. 2020 Chevrolet Trax — 96 complaints, 5 crashes, 2 fires; top problem: Electrical System
  5. 2017 Chevrolet Trax — 75 complaints, 6 crashes, 1 fire; top problem: Engine

Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2014 (0 complaints).

Every Chevrolet Trax model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2026 Trax173020Brakes
2025 Trax89114151Electrical System
2024 Trax17798171Electrical System
2022 Trax91000Engine
2021 Trax245140Electrical System
2020 Trax965250Electrical System
2019 Trax1018282Engine
2018 Trax661222Engine
2017 Trax756133Engine
2016 Trax724215Engine
2015 Trax413107Engine
2014 Trax00002—
2013 Trax00001—

Most common Chevrolet Trax problem areas (all years)

  • Engine
    261 complaints
  • Electrical System
    216 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    88 complaints
  • Brakes
    64 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    56 complaints
  • Steering
    52 complaints
  • Airbags
    46 complaints
  • Suspension
    44 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    43 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control
    33 complaints

Complaint trend

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Complaints about the Chevrolet Trax received by NHTSA each month.

Chevrolet Trax recalls

  • Recall 26V539000Aug 20, 2026306,511 vehiclesModel years 2025

    Risk: A rearview image that does not display correctly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 23V744000Nov 6, 202360,154 vehiclesModel years 2024

    Risk: A blank instrument panel will not show critical information, such as vehicle speed and warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 19V652000Sep 12, 201993,722 vehiclesModel years 2015–2018

    Risk: A partial separation of the lower-control arm from the vehicle could cause the attached front wheel to toe outward, impacting the vehicle's handling and steering and increasing the risk of crash.

  • Recall 19V312000Apr 18, 2019112,958 vehiclesModel years 2017–2019

    Risk: A partial separation of the lower-control arm from the vehicle could cause the attached front wheel to toe outward, impacting the vehicle's handling and steering and increasing the risk of crash.

  • Recall 18V774000Nov 1, 201812 vehiclesModel years 2019

    Risk: If the air bags do not deploy in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.

  • Recall 17V437000Jul 10, 201740,683 vehiclesModel years 2015–2016

    Risk: A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.

  • Recall 16V651000Sep 8, 20163,640,162 vehiclesModel years 2014–2017

    Risk: A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.

  • Recall 16V422000Jun 10, 201618,780 vehiclesModel years 2015–2016

    Risk: Without audible indicators, the driver may not fasten their seatbelt, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

  • Recall 16V257000Apr 28, 2016317,572 vehiclesModel years 2013–2016

    Risk: Without audible indicators, the driver may leave the key in the ignition, increasing the risk of theft.

  • Recall 15V162000Mar 20, 201519,831 vehiclesModel years 2015

    Risk: If the label is missing front and rear rim size information, the owner may replace the rims with ones that are an incorrect size, increasing the risk of crash.

  • Recall 15V146000Mar 13, 20152,295 vehiclesModel years 2015

    Risk: The circuit board wear may cause a sudden loss of electric power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.

Other Chevrolet models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology