Chevrolet Trax Problems by Year
NHTSA has 985 owner complaints and 11 safety recalls on file for the Chevrolet Trax, across 13 model years (2013–2026). The 2024 model year has the most complaints (178). The most reported problem area overall is engine.
Chevrolet Trax years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Trax model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2024 Trax: 178 complaints, 1 recall
- 2019 Trax: 135 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2016 Trax: 120 complaints, 5 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2022 Trax: 9 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2026 Trax: 17 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2021 Trax: 25 complaints, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Chevrolet Trax problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine problems | 280 | 11 | 5 |
| Electrical System problems | 256 | 11 | 6 |
| Power Train problems | 103 | 11 | 2 |
| Suspension | 89 | 9 | 9 |
| Steering | 86 | 9 | 5 |
| Service Brakes | 82 | 10 | 14 |
| Air Bags | 70 | 11 | 42 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 66 | 11 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 45 | 9 | 4 |
| Structure | 35 | 9 | 5 |
| Exterior Lighting | 30 | 7 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 27 | 10 | 8 |
| Visibility/wiper | 27 | 7 | 1 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 23 | 9 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 22 | 4 | 6 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 21 | 7 | 0 |
| Wheels | 21 | 6 | 0 |
| Lane Departure | 13 | 3 | 2 |
| Tires | 11 | 5 | 0 |
| Visibility | 11 | 7 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 8 | 5 | 1 |
| Equipment | 7 | 4 | 0 |
| Seats | 6 | 4 | 0 |
| Back Over Prevention | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Child Seat | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Chevrolet Trax problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
- 2024: electrical system (66) · engine (52)
All Chevrolet Trax model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Trax | 17 | 0 | — | Air Bags | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2025 Trax | 91 | 1 | 4★ | Electrical System | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2024 Trax | 178 | 1 | 4★ | Electrical System | More complaints than other years |
| 2022 Trax | 9 | 0 | 5★ | Engine | |
| 2021 Trax | 25 | 0 | 5★ | Electrical System | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2020 Trax | 98 | 0 | 5★ | Electrical System | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2019 Trax | 135 | 2 | 5★ | Engine | More complaints than other years |
| 2018 Trax | 102 | 2 | 5★ | Suspension | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2017 Trax | 114 | 3 | 5★ | Engine | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2016 Trax | 120 | 5 | 5★ | Engine | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2015 Trax | 96 | 7 | 5★ | Electrical System | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2014 Trax | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2013 Trax | 0 | 1 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Chevrolet Trax years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2024 (178), 2019 (135), 2016 (120). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Chevrolet Trax?
Engine, with 280 complaints across 11 model years.
How many recalls does the Chevrolet Trax have?
11 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.