2021 Chevrolet Trax Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Trax years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 9th of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Chevrolet Trax. That ranks 9th out of 13 Trax model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (10 complaints, 40%), typically at around 50,312 miles. Complaints mention 5 crashes, 1 fire, 4 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 25owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 5complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2021 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 | 10 | 40% | 50,312 | — | — |
| Engine | 6 | 24% | 68,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 16% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 12% | 85,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 12% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 12% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 8% | 55,341 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 4% | 68,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 4% | 7,800 | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 4% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 4% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 4% | 115,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2021 Chevrolet Trax recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2021 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.
The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Trax. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle and while driving at various speeds, the instrument panel glitched and then displayed a blank screen. The approximate failure mileage was 50,312.
The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Trax. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle and then driving at an undisclosed speed, the instrument cluster intermittently went blank. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware…
The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Trax. While the contact's spouse was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was involved in a crash. While the driver was attempting to avoid striking a deer, the vehicle crashed into a barbed wire fence. The air bags did not deploy. In addition, the contact…
The contact owns Ac condenser became inoperable cluster Mask (ICM). The dealer diagnosed with a failed internal cluster mask. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.
The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Trax. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50-55 MPH, the driver's side roof rack exterior trim detached and flew off the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was inspected. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and the…
Other Chevrolet Trax years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Trax | 17 | 0 |
| 2025 Trax | 93 | 1 |
| 2024 Trax | 178 | 1 |
| 2022 Trax | 9 | 0 |
| 2021 | 25 | 0 |
| 2020 Trax | 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 2021 Chevrolet Trax?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, service brakes problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 10 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2021 Chevrolet Trax?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2021 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 2021 has far fewer complaints than most years, 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.