2020 Chevrolet Trax problems and complaints
Owners have filed 98 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Chevrolet Trax. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (28), Engine (23), Unknown Or Other (19).
Key takeaways
- 98 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 5 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 5 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 28 | 29% |
| Engine | 23 | 23% |
| Unknown Or Other | 19 | 19% |
| Power Train | 15 | 15% |
| Service Brakes | 12 | 12% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 11 | 11% |
| Suspension | 9 | 9% |
| Air Bags | 7 | 7% |
| Tires | 6 | 6% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 6% |
| Seat Belts | 5 | 5% |
| Structure | 4 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Chevrolet Trax SUV AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2020 Chevrolet Trax SUV FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine - filed 2026-10-12
Radiator, ta 80k Miles the seal broke and causing a coolant leak, upon looking at forums related to my car there are NUMEROUS complaints, my safety was at risk because my car could've overheated and shutdown when traveling and caused a major accident. The Trax is known for this issue, yet no recalls or anything. There...
Engine - filed 2026-10-10
The car gets overheated. I spent lots of money and still have the same problems
Electrical System,unknown Or Other - filed 2026-09-29
The exterior lighting system failed due to a severely eroded rear license plate wiring harness and a damaged, melted electrical connector piece, causing the connected lamp assembly (GM Part 13502178) to fail 7 separate times. Total failure of the rear illumination reduces nighttime vehicle visibility to other motorists...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.