Chevrolet Trax years to avoid and best years
Newer Chevrolet Trax years have more owner complaints per year than the older ones. 2024 has the most complaints per year, at 56 (169 complaints). Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2022 at 2 (from 9 complaints), 2021 at 2 (from 24 complaints), and 2020 at 9 (from 94 complaints). The Chevrolet Trax 2025 and 2026 model years are too early to compare: none has had 3 full years on the road yet. On the 2024 Chevrolet Trax, 33 of 169 complaints name Electrical system.
Data as of .
2022
2021
2020
2025–26
Chevrolet Trax reliability by year
Each year is complaints filed in that year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. A model year younger than 3 years is too early to compare, so it is left out of the years named as having the fewest or the most complaints. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market Chevrolet Trax. How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Too early | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 29.5 |
| 2025 → Too early | 43 | 86 | 1 | Electrical system | 29.5 |
| 2024 → Most | 56 | 169 | 1 | Electrical system | 30 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| 2022 → Fewest | 2 | 9 | 0 | Engine | 26.5 |
| 2021 → Fewest | 2 | 24 | 0 | Air bags | 26.8 |
| 2020 → Fewest | 9 | 94 | 0 | Engine | 27 |
| 2019 → | 19 | 134 | 2 | Suspension | 27 |
| 2018 → | 13 | 101 | 2 | Suspension | 27.5 |
| 2017 → | 13 | 113 | 3 | Engine | 27.5 |
| 2016 → | 9 | 117 | 5 | Engine | 28 |
| 2015 → | 10 | 96 | 7 | Powertrain | 28 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — | — |
| 2013 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — | — |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
What owners file about
Generations
- Body styles
- SUV
- Oil
- 5W-30 (1.4L turbo); 0W-30 alternative where listed · 4.2 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 195/70R16 to 215/55R18 (trim-dependent)
Known issues for this generation
NHTSA campaign 19V-652 covers certain 2015-2018 Chevrolet Trax vehicles: a joint in one or both front lower control arms may have been improperly welded and can break, partially separating the control arm so the front wheel toes outward and raising crash risk. Dealers inspect and replace the arms as needed. This expands an earlier population under 19V-312. Campaign 16V-422 covers certain 2015-2016 Trax vehicles with Bring Your Own Media radios that may fail to chime for an unfastened seat belt; dealers update radio software. Campaign 15V-146 also names certain early-2015 Trax builds for steering-column wear that can cause sudden loss of electric power steering assist.
- Body styles
- SUV
- Oil
- 0W-20 (1.2L turbo where equipped) · 4.2 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 225/55R18 to 245/45R19 (trim-dependent)
Known issues for this generation
NHTSA campaign 23V-744 covers certain 2024 Chevrolet Trax vehicles (with Buick Encore GX and Envista in the same campaign): Virtual Cockpit Unit software may blank the instrument panel at startup or while driving so speed and warning lights are not shown. Dealers or an over-the-air update revise the VCU software. The published unit count is shared across the listed GM nameplates.
Frequently asked questions
Which Chevrolet Trax years have fewer owner complaints?
Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2022 at 2 (from 9 complaints), 2021 at 2 (from 24 complaints), and 2020 at 9 (from 94 complaints).
Which Chevrolet Trax year has the most owner complaints?
2024 has the most complaints per year, at 56 (169 complaints). On the 2024 Chevrolet Trax, 33 of 169 complaints name Electrical system.
How do Chevrolet Trax owner complaints compare by year?
Newer Chevrolet Trax years have more owner complaints per year than the older ones.
Which Chevrolet Trax years are too early to compare?
The Chevrolet Trax 2025 and 2026 model years are too early to compare: none has had 3 full years on the road yet.
What model years use the second-generation Chevrolet Trax?
The redesigned Trax returns for the 2024 model year in the US catalog.
What oil does a first-generation Chevrolet Trax take?
US notes list 5W-30 for the 1.4L turbo, with 0W-30 as an alternative where listed; 2024-on 1.2L turbo notes list 0W-20.
What tire sizes does a Chevrolet Trax use?
First-gen fits often run 195/70R16 to 215/55R18; second-gen trims commonly use 225/55R18 to 245/45R19.