Chevrolet Trax Problems — All Years, Common Issues & Reliability
Year-by-year breakdown of safety recalls, NHTSA owner complaints, reported deaths, injuries, crashes, and worst problem areas. Updated daily from federal databases.
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Chevrolet Trax — Year-by-Year Problem Comparison
| Year | Verdict | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Injuries | Deaths | Top Issue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Excellent | — | 3 | — | — | — | Fuel/Propulsion System | Full report → |
| 2025 | Avoid | — | 60 | 12 | 18 | — | Electrical System | Full report → |
| 2024 | Avoid | 1 | 97 | 4 | 6 | — | Electrical System | Full report → |
| 2023Best | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2022 | Excellent | — | 8 | 1 | — | — | Fuel/Propulsion System | Full report → |
| 2021 | Good | — | 21 | 3 | 4 | — | Electrical System | Full report → |
| 2020 | Caution | — | 75 | — | 1 | — | Electrical System | Full report → |
| 2019Worst | Avoid | 2 | 105 | 8 | 6 | — | Engine | Full report → |
| 2018 | Avoid | 2 | 75 | 1 | — | — | Suspension | Full report → |
| 2017 | Avoid | 2 | 90 | 9 | 4 | — | Engine | Full report → |
| 2016 | Avoid | 4 | 88 | 3 | 1 | — | Engine | Full report → |
| 2015 | Avoid | 4 | 79 | 11 | 1 | 1 | Electrical System | Full report → |
| 2014 | Excellent | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2013 | Excellent | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
14 model years shown. Crashes, injuries, and deaths from NHTSA complaint filings. Click any year for full details.
Most Common Chevrolet Trax Problems
Based on 701 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across all model years.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Chevrolet Trax Reliability
What year Trax has the most problems?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2019 Chevrolet Trax had the highest combined complaint and recall count — 105 complaints and 2 safety recalls. See the full 2019 report for specific defects.
Is the Chevrolet Trax reliable?
The Chevrolet Trax has accumulated 701 owner-filed complaints and 17 safety recalls across all model years in NHTSA's database. There have been 1 reported deaths associated with complaints. The 2023 model year shows the fewest reported issues. Always run a VIN check before purchasing any used Trax.
What are the most common Trax problems?
The most frequently cited problem areas are: Electrical System (125 reports), Engine (122 reports), Unknown Or Other (75 reports), Power Train (56 reports). Based on NHTSA complaints across all model years.
How do I check if my Trax has an open recall?
Use the vehicle's 17-character VIN at VinCheckEngine.com. Our free VIN report pulls the latest NHTSA recall data along with auction history, odometer records, and 30+ intelligence signals.
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