2021 Chevrolet Trax problems and complaints
Owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Chevrolet Trax. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (10), Engine (6), Service Brakes (6).
Key takeaways
- 25 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 5 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 4 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 10 | 40% |
| Engine | 6 | 24% |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 24% |
| Air Bags | 3 | 12% |
| Power Train | 3 | 12% |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 | 12% |
| Hydraulic | 2 | 8% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 | 8% |
| Visibility | 1 | 4% |
| Structure | 1 | 4% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 4% |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Chevrolet Trax SUV FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2021 Chevrolet Trax SUV AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System - filed 2026-10-08
The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Trax. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle and while driving at various speeds, the instrument panel glitched and then displayed a blank screen. The approximate failure mileage was 50,312.
Electrical System - filed 2026-08-20
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 repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The f...
Air Bags - filed 2026-07-10
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 into a barbed wire fence. The air bags did not deploy. In addition, the contact stated that the engin...
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More for the 2021 Chevrolet Trax
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.