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Chevrolet Trax problems, recalls & best years

The deets on every Trax from 2013 to 2026: 978 owner complaints and 24 recalls across 13 model years.

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2024 (177), 2019 (135), 2016 (120). Best fuel economy: 30 mpg combined (2025).

Chevrolet Trax
Photo: Ethan Llamas · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo of this generation; trim may differ.

Problem areas across all years

Engine276
Electrical252
Other / unknown159
Transmission & drivetrain102
Suspension89
Steering84
Brakes82
Airbags70

Year by year

YearRecallsComplaintsBest mpg
201310–
201420–
201579629
2016512029
2017311428
2018210128
2019213528
202009628
202102428
20220927
2024117730
202518930
202601729

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FAQ

What is the worst year for the Chevrolet Trax?

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2024 (177), 2019 (135), 2016 (120).

How many recalls has the Chevrolet Trax had?

Across 2013–2026, NHTSA lists 24 vehicle recall campaigns by model year (a campaign that covers several years counts once per year).