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2025 Chevrolet Trax problems

The most common problem on the 2025 Chevrolet Trax is electrical system. Its complaint count is close to a typical Trax model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
108
Recalls
1
Service bulletins
2601 warranty
Worst area
Electrical
Fuel economy
29-30mpg

The worst 2025 Chevrolet Trax problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

Problems by type

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Specific symptoms reported on the 2025 Chevrolet Trax

Backup camera 11Check engine light 10Screen failure 9Fire or smoke 5

Recalls 1

Back over prevention: sensing system: cameraReported August 20, 2026 · 306,511 vehicles affected
What is wrong
General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2024-2025 Buick Envista, 2024-2026 Buick Encore GX, Chevrolet Trailblazer, and 2025 Chevrolet Trax vehicles. The rearview camera screen may display a distorted or blank image.
Risk
A rearview image that does not display correctly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 30, 2026. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020 or Buick customer service at 1‑800‑521‑7300. GM's number for this recall is A262554900. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on on August 20, 2026.

Recall number 26V539000 · Recall details

See all 1 recalls for the 2025 Chevrolet Trax

Technical service bulletins for the 2025 Chevrolet Trax 260

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 260 bulletins for the 2025 Chevrolet Trax

2025 Chevrolet Trax fuel economy

Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.

EngineDriveCityHighwayCombined
1.2L 3‑cylFWD2831-3229-30

What 2025 Chevrolet Trax owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Nov 5, 2026 · Transmission · TN

I was driving on the highway this morning and about 1 min after I got off the exit the car started going slow and the check engine light came on and a code saying the engine speed was reduced came up on the screen

Filed Nov 3, 2026 · Driver assistance · TX

The contact owns a 2025 Chevrolet Trax. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 26V539000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was contacted; however, the contact was informed that parts were not yet available for the recall repair. The manufacturer was contacted, and the contact was informed that parts were not yet available for the recall repair.

Filed Nov 3, 2026 · Driver assistance · TX

The contact owns a 2025 Chevrolet Trax. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 26V539000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available.

Filed Nov 3, 2026 · Driver assistance · TX

The contact owns a 2025 Chevrolet Trax. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 26V539000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available.

Filed Nov 3, 2026 · Driver assistance · TX

The contact owns a 2025 Chevrolet Trax. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 26V539000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available.

Filed Oct 30, 2026 · Driver assistance, Electrical · MI

The infotainment system goes out randomly while driving, including the speedometer. I have had it looked at in the past because it would never connect to my phone and the radio wouldn’t work but now it is going completely black or lagging so bad that none of the buttons on the screen will react when being pressed. It has been happening more frequently recently. Today (10/29) both screens have blacked out 3 times. It comes back on around 30 seconds later and all the lights and warning signals start to blink until it regulates itself

Filed Oct 29, 2026 · Brakes, Steering · CA

About 4 weeks ago I began to notice my brakes grabbing and they have gotten worse. I read that there may be a glitch in the internal rod position sensor calibration within the Electronic Contact Module ( EBCM).I wasn’t told if they put car on computer to update / calibrate the module software. I read nothing in paper work I received that anything was done with my brakes. When I drove it home today the brakes grabbed. My biggest concern or scare is that I almost had a catastrophic head on collision. In addition to that I had 7 near misses. This happens when the car is hot or cold. My steering wheel will lock up and when steering wheel locks up, the car will swerve left or right and then right or left, sometimes crossing the center line. I have been aware my 2025 Chevy Trax LT, which cost me $31,000.00 just 6 months ago, brand new , was being recalled. But Wittmeier Chevy, the service technician said there was not a recall. I was dumb founded and I thought they were rude to me, like I didn’t know what I was talking about. The recall number is A262554903 is for the back-up camera recall. The service technician got my car and should me the lane assist button. I can tell you I never ever saw it on and when it’s on that’s when lane assist is on. One would think I would see it when I am at least night driving but I have not. I was told the lane assist can gently nudge a steering wheel , but it never locks up the wheel. I read it’s a severe mechanical steering rack or a lock - up in the steering column. I did ask for a loaner when I dropped off my car but I was told a”N0” which really bothered me 1) it was purchased just 6 months ago 2) new client 3) I read it’s a critical safety defect.i asked how many cars they sold in a month and was told 200, I bit my tongue and thought, wow, cheap sakes, no concern about my safety, I don’t want this car at ALL. All I see is more going wrong with it. I think they turned on that lane assist light. They can buy back my Chevy tomorrow

Filed Oct 28, 2026 · Driver assistance · 3,600 miles · MN

The contact owns a 2025 Chevrolet Trax. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 26V539000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while reversing, the rear-view camera displayed a black image with the message "Camera Not Available". The contact stated that the failure was initially intermittent, but recently, the rear-view camera constantly displayed a foggy image while in reverse. The dealer was contacted but canceled the recall repair appointment because parts were unavailable. Another dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure by phone. The failure mileage was approximately 3,600.

Filed Oct 27, 2026 · Engine · 31,000 miles · KY · fire

The contact owns a 2025 Chevrolet Trax. While driving 70 MPH, the vehicle made an abnormal sound with white smoke coming from the engine before flames started coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that engine oil was splattered on the rear glass, and the paint on the rear bumper was bubbling up. The contact pulled over and safely exited the vehicle with his son. The fire was self-extinguished. The contact and his son had stress and anxiety but had not sought medical attention. The vehicle was towed to the dealer but was not yet diagnosed. Prior to the failure, the vehicle was violently shaking while driving uphill, with white smoke coming from the exhaust pipe, and a burning oil odor. There was no engine oil on the dipstick. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The dealer had previously performed Technical Service Bulletin: 26-NA-014 after discovering that three spark plugs were covered in engine oil. The manufacturer was notified of the failure by phone and email. The failure mileage was approximately 31,000.

Filed Oct 26, 2026 · Driver assistance · 15,100 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2025 Chevrolet Trax. The contact stated that while reversing at an undisclosed speed, the rearview camera was intermittently distorted and inoperative. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 26V539000 (Back Over Prevention) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted, and the dealer confirmed the remedy was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was contacted via phone. The failure mileage was approximately 15,100.

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Questions about the 2025 Chevrolet Trax

Is the 2025 Chevrolet Trax reliable?

Owners have filed 108 complaints about the 2025 Chevrolet Trax, close to a typical Trax model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2025 Chevrolet Trax?

Electrical system, with 39 complaints. Next is driver assistance (29).

How many recalls does the 2025 Chevrolet Trax have?

1 recall, covering back over prevention.

What year does the Chevrolet Trax have the most electrical problems?

The Chevrolet Trax model years with the most electrical complaints are 2024 (68 complaints), 2025 (39 complaints) and 2020 (28 complaints).

What gas mileage does the 2025 Chevrolet Trax get?

Official estimates for the 2025 Chevrolet Trax range from 29 to 30 mpg combined. The most efficient version (1.2L 3-cyl, FWD) gets 28 city and 31-32 highway.

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