2020 Chevrolet Trax reliability
The 2020 Chevrolet Trax has 94 complaints with NHTSA after 7 years, or 9 per year. That is about even with the other Trax years here. Their median is 9 complaints per year. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
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The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (26 of 94), then Engine (21) and Powertrain (15). Those filings include 5 that report a crash, 2 that report a fire, and 4 that report an injury.
The 2019 Trax has 134 complaints, 19 per year, and the 2021 has 24 complaints, 2 per year. The 2020 has fewer complaints per year than the 2019. The 2020 has more complaints per year than the 2021.
The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2020 Chevrolet Trax. How we count. Data as of .
Recalls (0)
No recalls on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Complaints by component (94 total)
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Complaints filed per year
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
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"My 2020 Chevrolet Trax has experienced recurring brake problems for approximately two years. The issue involves the brake pedal becoming unusually resistant and the vehicle failing to brake normally when I apply the…"
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"CRITICAL SAFETY INCIDENT / LIFE-THREATENING VEHICLE FIRE HAZARD. On January 2, 2026, I purchased a 2020 Chevrolet Trax. Within less than five months, while driving in active traffic, the vehicle suffered a sudden,…"
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"The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Trax. The contact stated that the rear passenger-side seat belt failed to retract, and the rear driver-side seat belt later failed to retract, resulting in both rear seat belts being…"
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"P205/70 R16 96 H radial tubeless Do not contact local law. Local law sent my divorce to all local law in 2010. Covered up human and drug trafficking cases by [XXX] pharmacy license revocation state of iowa [XXX].…"
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NHTSA crash ratings
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
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| 2020 Chevrolet Trax SUV AWD | 5 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars | 4 stars |
| 2020 Chevrolet Trax SUV FWD | 5 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars | 4 stars |
Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.
Fuel economy
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | Annual fuel cost |
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| Trax all-wheel drive | 1.4L, 4-cyl | Automatic (6-speed) | All-wheel drive | 24 | 29 | 26 MPG | $2500 |
| Trax front-wheel drive | 1.4L, 4-cyl | Automatic (6-speed) | Front-wheel drive | 26 | 31 | 28 MPG | $2300 |
Specs and fitment
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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2020 Chevrolet Trax reliable?
The 2020 Chevrolet Trax has 94 complaints with NHTSA after 7 years, or 9 per year. That is about even with the other Trax years here. Their median is 9 complaints per year. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
What are common problems with a 2020 Chevrolet Trax?
The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (26 of 94), then Engine (21) and Powertrain (15). Those filings include 5 that report a crash, 2 that report a fire, and 4 that report an injury.
Is the 2020 Chevrolet Trax more reliable than the years next to it?
The 2019 Trax has 134 complaints, 19 per year, and the 2021 has 24 complaints, 2 per year. The 2020 has fewer complaints per year than the 2019. The 2020 has more complaints per year than the 2021.
Has the 2020 Chevrolet Trax been recalled?
NHTSA has no recalls on file for the 2020 Chevrolet Trax.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2020 Chevrolet Trax?
Owners have filed 94 complaints about the 2020 Chevrolet Trax with NHTSA.
What mpg does a 2020 Chevrolet Trax get?
EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2020 Chevrolet Trax is 27 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.
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.