Chevrolet Trax years to avoid
No model year of the Chevrolet Trax stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Chevrolet Trax years
Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.
Chevrolet Trax complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Chevrolet Trax problems
All model years combined.
- Engine304
- Electrical261
- Transmission105
- Brakes92
- Suspension89
- Steering88
- Fuel system71
- Airbags71
- Driver assistance69
- Acceleration45
- Visibility38
- Body35
Most reported problems on the Chevrolet Trax
Chevrolet Trax problems year by year
Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.
| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | - | 20 | Brakes | 3,000 | 0 | 3 | |
| 2025 | - | 108 | Electrical | 7,020 | 1 | 11 | |
| 2024 | - | 182 | Electrical | 20,000 | 1 | 9 | |
| 2022 | 95 | 9 | Engine | 44,000 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2021 | 83 | 25 | Electrical | 68,000 | 0 | 5 | Fewest complaints |
| 2020 | 76 | 98 | Electrical | 28,000 | 0 | 5 | Fewest complaints |
| 2019 | 65 | 136 | Engine | 10,000 | 2 | 9 | |
| 2018 | 75 | 102 | Suspension | 28,001 | 2 | 2 | |
| 2017 | 70 | 114 | Engine | 28,000 | 3 | 10 | |
| 2016 | 66 | 120 | Engine | 41,345 | 5 | 9 | |
| 2015 | 68 | 96 | Electrical | 36,917 | 7 | 13 | Fewest complaints |
Recalls 11
Chevrolet Trax warranty extensions
Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.
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Questions about the Chevrolet Trax
What years of the Chevrolet Trax should you avoid?
No single model year of the Chevrolet Trax has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Chevrolet Trax?
2021, 2015 and 2020 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (25, 96 and 98).
What is the most common problem with the Chevrolet Trax?
Engine, with 304 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (261) and transmission (105).
How many recalls does the Chevrolet Trax have?
11 recalls between 2015 and 2026. The 2015 model year has the most, with 7.
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