Is the Chevrolet Trax Reliable?

20132026 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints.

70/100
Good

Reliability Score

7
Total Recalls
534
Owner Complaints
39
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths

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Chevrolet Trax Reliability by Year

Model YearRecallsComplaintsInjuriesDeathsReliability ScoreRating
202603
97
Excellent
202506018
61
Fair
20241976
62
Fair
2023Not enough data
202208
92
Excellent
20210214
77
Good
20200751
70
Good
201921056
57
Fair
2018275
60
Fair
20172904
58
Fair

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

How the Trax Compares to Similar Vehicles

Chevrolet Trax70/100
Suv Category Average68/100

The Trax scores 2 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:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
92
ENGINE
91
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
57
POWER TRAIN
37
SUSPENSION
35
SERVICE BRAKES
34

Based on 534 owner complaints across recent model years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Chevrolet Trax reliable?+

The Chevrolet Trax scores 70/100 on our reliability index — rated "Good." Across 10 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 7 recall campaigns and 534 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.

What year Trax is most reliable?+

Among the years analyzed, the 2026 Trax achieved the highest reliability score of 97/100 with 0 recalls and 3 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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