Avoid: No year grades F. Weakest: 2019
Best: 2022
8 model years of NHTSA owner complaints and recalls · How we grade
Across 11 model years, the Chevrolet Trax has 959 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 21 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and electrical system. 2024 drew the most complaints (169), 2022 the fewest of the years on the road 3+ years (9).
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for Chevrolet Trax vehicles (US, public record). Typical used asking price $16,650–$21,850.
Complaint volume by model year. Raw NHTSA totals, not adjusted for sales volume or time on the road, so older and higher-selling years accumulate more. Every year links to its full breakdown.
Highest: 2024 (169 complaints). Lowest: 2022 (9).
Sentiment is sharply divided by generation.
Requires replacement, often linked to other engine damage. Cost reports range from $2,100 to $6,000.
Catastrophic failures including melted cylinders, holes in engine blocks, and complete replacements. Often occurs under 100,000 miles.
Causes persistent check engine lights (P0016, P0017 codes) and requires expensive replacement.
Significant oil loss, leading to engine damage. Linked to PCV valve and valve cover issues.
Radiator cracks, water pump failures, and sudden coolant loss.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Trax. Individual model years are broken down above.
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