2021 Chevrolet Trax reliability
Owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Chevrolet Trax over 6 years — 2 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Trax years here — under the median of the other years, which is 9. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
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The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (9 of 24), then Engine (6) and Service brakes (4). Those filings include 5 that report a crash, 1 that reports a fire, and 3 that report an injury.
The 2020 Trax has 94 complaints, 9 per year, and the 2022 has 9 complaints, 2 per year. The 2021 has fewer complaints per year than the 2020. The 2021 has more complaints per year than the 2022.
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 2021 Chevrolet Trax. How we count. Data as of .
Recalls (0)
No recalls on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Complaints by component (24 total)
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Complaints filed per year
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
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"The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Trax. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle and then driving at an undisclosed speed, the instrument cluster intermittently went blank. The vehicle was not diagnosed or…"
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"The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Trax. While the contact's spouse was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was involved in a crash. While the driver was attempting to avoid striking a deer, the vehicle crashed…"
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"The contact owns Ac condenser became inoperable cluster Mask (ICM). The dealer diagnosed with a failed internal cluster mask. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate…"
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"The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Trax. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50-55 MPH, the driver's side roof rack exterior trim detached and flew off the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer,…"
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"The vehicle has 2 permanent codes. One is a communication blackout, the other code means the hardware is melting. GM is doing a formal inspection in April. The Ucode meant that the engine stopped talking to the…"
NHTSA crash ratings
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Chevrolet Trax SUV AWD | 5 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars | 4 stars |
| 2021 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 all-wheel drive | 1.4L, 4-cyl | Automatic (6-speed) | All-wheel drive | 23 | 30 | 26 MPG | $2500 |
| Trax front-wheel drive | 1.4L, 4-cyl | Automatic (6-speed) | Front-wheel drive | 26 | 31 | 28 MPG | $2300 |
| Trax front-wheel drive | 1.4L, 4-cyl | Automatic (6-speed) | Front-wheel drive | 24 | 32 | 27 MPG | $2400 |
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 2021 Chevrolet Trax reliable?
Owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Chevrolet Trax over 6 years — 2 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Trax years here — under the median of the other years, which is 9. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
What are common problems with a 2021 Chevrolet Trax?
The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (9 of 24), then Engine (6) and Service brakes (4). Those filings include 5 that report a crash, 1 that reports a fire, and 3 that report an injury.
Is the 2021 Chevrolet Trax more reliable than the years next to it?
The 2020 Trax has 94 complaints, 9 per year, and the 2022 has 9 complaints, 2 per year. The 2021 has fewer complaints per year than the 2020. The 2021 has more complaints per year than the 2022.
Has the 2021 Chevrolet Trax been recalled?
NHTSA has no recalls on file for the 2021 Chevrolet Trax.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2021 Chevrolet Trax?
Owners have filed 24 complaints about the 2021 Chevrolet Trax with NHTSA.
What mpg does a 2021 Chevrolet Trax get?
EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2021 Chevrolet Trax is 26.8 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.