How many recalls does the Chevrolet Trax have?

NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the Chevrolet Trax across the 2010-2014, 2015-2019, 2020-2024 generations covered here. A recall is an official safety action with a free remedy at a franchised dealer.

What are the most common problems on the Chevrolet Trax?

Across 117 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported systems on the Chevrolet Trax are Engine (44), Electrical System (24), Unknown Or Other (22), Steering (19), Suspension (10), Service Brakes (10).

Chevrolet Trax recalls & common problems

NHTSA safety recalls and owner-reported complaints for the Chevrolet Trax across the 2010-2014, 2015-2019, 2020-2024 generations. Real, government-sourced figures — use them to gauge how common a problem actually is before you spend on parts.

Subcompact SUV 3 NHTSA recalls 117 owner complaints

3 NHTSA recalls

117 owner complaints

11 citing a crash

3 citing a fire

5 citing an injury

Most-reported systems on the Chevrolet Trax

The component categories Chevrolet owners file the most complaints about with NHTSA, summed across all generations covered.

Engine 44
Electrical System 24
Unknown Or Other 22
Steering 19
Suspension 10
Service Brakes 10

Recalls & complaints by model year

Jump to the generation that matches your Trax:

Generation	Recalls	Complaints	Diagnose
2010-2014 Chevrolet Trax	0	0	Codes & recalls →
2015-2019 Chevrolet Trax	3	108	Codes & recalls →
2020-2024 Chevrolet Trax	0	9	Codes & recalls →

Recent recalls on the Chevrolet Trax

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

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT Sep 2019

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Chevrolet Trax vehicles. 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 vehi…
NHTSA campaign 19V652000
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT Apr 2019

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Chevrolet Trax vehicles. 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 ve…
NHTSA campaign 19V312000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Sep 2016

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles and 2014-2017 Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500…
NHTSA campaign 16V651000

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public recalls and complaints databases. 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.