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Chevrolet Trax recalls by year & common problems

NHTSA safety recalls and owner-reported complaints for every Chevrolet Trax model year from 2015 to 2025 (10 model years). Real, government-sourced figures — use them to gauge how common a problem actually is before you spend on parts.

NHTSA's data does not show a U.S.-market Chevrolet Trax for 2010–2014 and 2023, so those model years are left out rather than shown as zero.

Subcompact SUV Model years 2015–2022 and 2024–2025 11 NHTSA recalls 974 owner complaints
11 NHTSA recalls
974 owner complaints
10 model years covered
74 citing a crash
26 citing a fire
66 citing an injury

Chevrolet Trax recalls & complaints by model year

Every Trax model year from 2015–2022 and 2024–2025. Pick yours to jump to its recall list.

Model year Recalls Complaints Details
2015 Chevrolet Trax 7 96 2015 recalls ↓
2016 Chevrolet Trax 5 120 2016 recalls ↓
2017 Chevrolet Trax 3 114 2017 recalls ↓
2018 Chevrolet Trax 2 102 2018 recalls ↓
2019 Chevrolet Trax 2 136 2019 recalls ↓
2020 Chevrolet Trax 0 98 No recalls
2021 Chevrolet Trax 0 25 No recalls
2022 Chevrolet Trax 0 9 No recalls
2024 Chevrolet Trax 1 180 2024 recalls ↓
2025 Chevrolet Trax 1 94 2025 recalls ↓

A recall campaign that covers several model years is counted in each of them, so the yearly figures add up to 21 while NHTSA lists 11 separate campaigns.

Most-reported systems on the Chevrolet Trax

The component categories Chevrolet owners file the most complaints about with NHTSA, summed across model years 2015–2022 and 2024–2025.

Recent recalls on the Chevrolet Trax

The most recent NHTSA recall campaigns on file across every model year. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your specific vehicle is affected and unrepaired.

Every Chevrolet Trax recall, year by year

Each NHTSA recall campaign listed for that model year, newest first. A recall applies to specific VINs, so enter yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your vehicle is included and still unrepaired.

2015 Chevrolet Trax recalls (7)

  • SUSPENSION › FRONT › CONTROL ARM › LOWER BALL JOINT Sep 2019

    A joint in one or both of the front lower control arms may have been improperly welded. An improperly welded joint may break, resulting in the partial separation of the lower control arm from the vehicle.

    NHTSA campaign 19V652000 · also 2016–2018
  • AIR BAGS › FRONTAL Jul 2017

    While being previously remedied for recall 16V-651, the affected vehicles may not have received the complete software update necessary to remedy the recall condition.

    NHTSA campaign 17V437000 · also 2016
  • AIR BAGS › FRONTAL Sep 2016

    In the affected vehicles, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test.

    NHTSA campaign 16V651000 · also 2016–2017
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › SOFTWARE Jun 2016

    The affected radios may fail to provide an audible warning chime when the driver fails to fasten their seatbelt or if the driver leaves the key in the ignition.

    NHTSA campaign 16V422000 · also 2016
  • EQUIPMENT › ELECTRICAL › RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. Apr 2016

    The affected radios may fail to provide an audible warning chime when the driver, after turning off the ignition and leaving the key in the cylinder, waits 10 minutes or longer to open the door.

    NHTSA campaign 16V257000 · also 2016
  • EQUIPMENT › OTHER › LABELS Mar 2015

    The affected vehicles have tire placards that do not provide the rim size information for the front or rear wheels.

    NHTSA campaign 15V162000
  • STEERING › ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM Mar 2015

    The steering column assembly housing may contact the power steering printed circuit board causing the circuit board to wear.

    NHTSA campaign 15V146000

2016 Chevrolet Trax recalls (5)

  • SUSPENSION › FRONT › CONTROL ARM › LOWER BALL JOINT Sep 2019

    A joint in one or both of the front lower control arms may have been improperly welded. An improperly welded joint may break, resulting in the partial separation of the lower control arm from the vehicle.

    NHTSA campaign 19V652000 · also 2015 and 2017–2018
  • AIR BAGS › FRONTAL Jul 2017

    While being previously remedied for recall 16V-651, the affected vehicles may not have received the complete software update necessary to remedy the recall condition.

    NHTSA campaign 17V437000 · also 2015
  • AIR BAGS › FRONTAL Sep 2016

    In the affected vehicles, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test.

    NHTSA campaign 16V651000 · also 2015 and 2017
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › SOFTWARE Jun 2016

    The affected radios may fail to provide an audible warning chime when the driver fails to fasten their seatbelt or if the driver leaves the key in the ignition.

    NHTSA campaign 16V422000 · also 2015
  • EQUIPMENT › ELECTRICAL › RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. Apr 2016

    The affected radios may fail to provide an audible warning chime when the driver, after turning off the ignition and leaving the key in the cylinder, waits 10 minutes or longer to open the door.

    NHTSA campaign 16V257000 · also 2015

2017 Chevrolet Trax recalls (3)

  • SUSPENSION › FRONT › CONTROL ARM › LOWER BALL JOINT Sep 2019

    A joint in one or both of the front lower control arms may have been improperly welded. An improperly welded joint may break, resulting in the partial separation of the lower control arm from the vehicle.

    NHTSA campaign 19V652000 · also 2015–2016 and 2018
  • SUSPENSION › FRONT › CONTROL ARM › LOWER BALL JOINT Apr 2019

    A joint in one or both of the front lower-control arms may have been improperly welded. An improperly welded joint may break, resulting in the partial separation of the lower-control arm from the vehicle.

    NHTSA campaign 19V312000 · also 2018–2019
  • AIR BAGS › FRONTAL Sep 2016

    In the affected vehicles, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test.

    NHTSA campaign 16V651000 · also 2015–2016

2018 Chevrolet Trax recalls (2)

  • SUSPENSION › FRONT › CONTROL ARM › LOWER BALL JOINT Sep 2019

    A joint in one or both of the front lower control arms may have been improperly welded. An improperly welded joint may break, resulting in the partial separation of the lower control arm from the vehicle.

    NHTSA campaign 19V652000 · also 2015–2017
  • SUSPENSION › FRONT › CONTROL ARM › LOWER BALL JOINT Apr 2019

    A joint in one or both of the front lower-control arms may have been improperly welded. An improperly welded joint may break, resulting in the partial separation of the lower-control arm from the vehicle.

    NHTSA campaign 19V312000 · also 2017 and 2019

2019 Chevrolet Trax recalls (2)

  • SUSPENSION › FRONT › CONTROL ARM › LOWER BALL JOINT Apr 2019

    A joint in one or both of the front lower-control arms may have been improperly welded. An improperly welded joint may break, resulting in the partial separation of the lower-control arm from the vehicle.

    NHTSA campaign 19V312000 · also 2017–2018
  • AIR BAGS Nov 2018

    The Sensing Diagnostic Module (SDM) on these vehicle may not have been turned off of "manufacturing mode," preventing the air bags from deploying in the event of a crash.

    NHTSA campaign 18V774000

2024 Chevrolet Trax recalls (1)

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL Nov 2023

    The software in the Virtual Cockpit Unit Module (VCU) may cause the instrument panel display to intermittently go blank at vehicle startup or while driving.

    NHTSA campaign 23V744000

2025 Chevrolet Trax recalls (1)

  • BACK OVER PREVENTION › SENSING SYSTEM › CAMERA Aug 2026

    The rearview camera screen may display a distorted or blank image.

    NHTSA campaign 26V539000

No recalls on file as of October 2026 for the 2020–2022 Chevrolet Trax.

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Chevrolet Trax recalls: frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the Chevrolet Trax have?

NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns for the Chevrolet Trax across model years 2015–2022 and 2024–2025 (10 model years covered here). The 2015 model year has the most, with 7. A recall is an official safety action with a free remedy at a franchised dealer.

Which Chevrolet Trax year has the most recalls?

The 2015 Chevrolet Trax has the most NHTSA recalls (7), followed by 2016 (5) and 2017 (3). A campaign that covers several model years counts toward each of them.

Which Chevrolet Trax years have no recalls?

As of October 2026, NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2020–2022 Chevrolet Trax. Newer model years can still be recalled later, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Which Chevrolet Trax year has the most complaints?

Owners have filed the most NHTSA complaints about the 2024 Chevrolet Trax (180), followed by 2019 (136) and 2016 (120). Older and higher-volume model years collect more reports simply by being on the road longer.

What are the most common problems on the Chevrolet Trax?

Across 974 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for model years 2015–2022 and 2024–2025, the most-reported systems on the Chevrolet Trax are Engine (280), Electrical System (258), Power Train (103), Suspension (89), Steering (85) and Service Brakes (79).

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public recalls and complaints databases, model years 2015–2022 and 2024–2025, as of October 2026. A complaint is an unverified owner report; a recall is an official safety action with a free remedy. High complaint counts often reflect high sales volume.