2020 Chevrolet Trax problems
Owners have filed 155 complaints about the 2020 Chevrolet Trax with NHTSA. Electrical system accounts for 16.8% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of engine at 13.5%.
Complaints155
Crashes9
Fires4
Injuries6
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Electrical system 16.8% · 26
Engine 13.5% · 21
Unknown or other 11.0% · 17
Power train 9.7% · 15
Service brakes 7.7% · 12
Fuel/propulsion system 7.1% · 11
Tires 6.5% · 10
Suspension 5.8% · 9
Severity
Of those complaints, 9 describe a crash, 4 describe a fire and 6 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 8 model years of the Chevrolet Trax in this data, 2020 sits 5th by complaint volume. 2024 draws the most.
Filings are rising — 103 in the last three years against 43 in the three before. For a vehicle this age that usually points to a wear-related failure owners are hitting now.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 21,780 miles.
In owners' own words
June 2024 all dashboard lights flickered on then went off, radio wouldn't turn on so dealership replaced the instrument cluster. Last night had to jump car off, the battery and alternator checked out fine. However, the radio/back up camera didn't come back on. This is the only car I have and now in the shop 2 tines in 6 months for the same thing. Electrical system
The CarPlay no longer gives me accurate directions. The directional arrow drifts on the map and sends me everywhere except the direct route. I've tried using both Google and Apple maps to no avail. Electrical system
The dash screen behind the steering wheel (showing the speed/milege/trip info) randomly stops working. According to forums, this is a common issue with this make and model. Electrical system
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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