Is the Chevrolet Trax Reliable?

20132026 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints. Updated daily from federal safety databases.

73/ 100Good
8
Total Recalls
640
Owner Complaints
44
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths

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Chevrolet Trax Reliability by Year

Model YearRecallsComplaintsReliability ScoreRating
202602
98
Excellent
2025064
64
Fair
20241134
60
Fair
202300
100
Excellent
202209
91
Excellent
2021019
80
Excellent
2020081
68
Good
20192129
56
Fair
2018295
60
Fair
20173107
53
Fair

Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.

How the Trax Compares to Similar Vehicles

Chevrolet Trax73/100
Suv Category Average68/100

The Trax scores 5 points above the average suv — a strong result.

Known Chevrolet Trax Reliability Issues

The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:

ENGINE
78
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
66
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
61
SUSPENSION
40
POWER TRAIN
22
AIR BAGS
20

Based on 640 owner complaints across recent model years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Chevrolet Trax reliable?+

The Chevrolet Trax scores 73/100 on our reliability index — rated "Good." Across 10 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 8 recall campaigns and 640 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.

What year Trax is most reliable?+

Among the years analyzed, the 2023 Trax achieved the highest reliability score of 100/100 with 0 recalls and 0 complaints.

How many miles does a Trax last?+

With consistent maintenance, most Chevrolet Trax owners report 150,000 to 200,000+ miles of service life. Checking the VIN of any specific used Trax will reveal its actual mileage history and any title events.

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