2020 Chevrolet Trax Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Trax years
- About as many complaints as other years 6th of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 98 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Chevrolet Trax. That ranks 6th out of 13 Trax model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (28 complaints, 29%), typically at around 45,000 miles. Complaints mention 5 crashes, 2 fires, 5 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 98owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 5complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2020 Chevrolet Trax problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 28 | 29% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 23 | 23% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 19 | 19% | 19,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 15 | 15% | 17,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 12 | 12% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 11 | 11% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 9 | 9% | 37,500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 7 | 7% | 2,609 | — | — |
| Tires | 6 | 6% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 | 5% | 13,850 | — | — |
| Steering | 4 | 4% | 28,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 4 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 4 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1% | 64,000 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2020 Chevrolet Trax recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2020 Chevrolet Trax.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Radiator, ta 80k Miles the seal broke and causing a coolant leak, upon looking at forums related to my car there are NUMEROUS complaints, my safety was at risk because my car could've overheated and shutdown when traveling and caused a major accident. The Trax is known for this issue, yet no…
The car gets overheated. I spent lots of money and still have the same problems
The exterior lighting system failed due to a severely eroded rear license plate wiring harness and a damaged, melted electrical connector piece, causing the connected lamp assembly (GM Part 13502178) to fail 7 separate times. Total failure of the rear illumination reduces nighttime vehicle…
I purchased a vehicle from GM Murfreesboro. I didnât know this at the time of purchase, they sold me a used vehicle with a different vin number registered to a gray trax. [XXX] has been part of this scam. How safe is my vehicle? They sold us the car in the dark. Paid full price. I checked my vin…
My 2020 Chevrolet Trax has experienced recurring brake problems for approximately two years. The issue involves the brake pedal becoming unusually resistant and the vehicle failing to brake normally when I apply the pedal. The vehicle and affected components are available for inspection. My first…
Other Chevrolet Trax years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Trax | 17 | 0 |
| 2025 Trax | 91 | 1 |
| 2024 Trax | 178 | 1 |
| 2022 Trax | 9 | 0 |
| 2021 Trax | 25 | 0 |
| 2020 | 98 | 0 |
| 2019 Trax | 135 | 2 |
| 2018 Trax | 102 | 2 |
| 2017 Trax | 114 | 3 |
| 2016 Trax | 120 | 5 |
| 2015 Trax | 96 | 7 |
| 2014 Trax | 0 | 2 |
| 2013 Trax | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Chevrolet Trax?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, unknown or other problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 28 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2020 Chevrolet Trax?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2020 Chevrolet Trax a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Trax model years, the 2020 has about as many complaints as a typical year, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.