Trax (2nd)
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Owner Complaints by System
Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Chevrolet Trax, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.
What to check on a used 2024-2025 Chevrolet Trax
On a used 2024-2025 Chevrolet Trax, the systems with the most NHTSA owner complaints are the electrical system (98), the engine (72) and the airbags and driver-assist systems (43). Each one has an inspection step below, with counts as of 2026-10-12. A complaint is an owner report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
- Switch on every electrical item in turn: lights, windows, locks, wipers, climate fan, screen and power outlets.Costly repair. NHTSA has 98 owner complaints on the 2024-2025 Chevrolet Trax about the electrical system.
- Start the engine cold and listen for the first 30 seconds, then again at idle once it is warm.Costly repair. NHTSA has 72 owner complaints on the 2024-2025 Chevrolet Trax about the engine, all engines combined.
- Switch the ignition on and watch the airbag light. On the drive, check the backup camera and any collision or lane warning.Safety. NHTSA has 43 owner complaints on the 2024-2025 Chevrolet Trax about the airbags and driver-assist systems.
- Check every exterior light, the wipers, the washers, the mirrors and the glass.Safety. NHTSA has 20 owner complaints on the 2024-2025 Chevrolet Trax about the exterior lighting.
- Accelerate gently through every gear, then once at full throttle. Shift into Reverse and back to Drive.Costly repair. NHTSA has 19 owner complaints on the 2024-2025 Chevrolet Trax about the transmission and drivetrain, all engines combined.
Recalls (2)
General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2024-2025 Buick Envista, 2024-2026 Buick Encore GX, Chevrolet Trailblazer, and 2025 Chevrolet Trax vehicles. The rearview camera screen may display a distorted or blank image.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Buick Encore GX, Envista, and Chevrolet Trax vehicles. 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common 2024-2025 Chevrolet Trax complaints?
Owners have filed 265 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024-2025 Chevrolet Trax. The systems they name most often are the electrical system, the engine and the safety systems.
Is the 2024-2025 Chevrolet Trax a good used car?
That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 265 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024-2025 Chevrolet Trax. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2024-2025 Chevrolet Trax have?
NHTSA has 265 owner complaints on file for the 2024-2025 Chevrolet Trax as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
What recalls affect the 2024-2025 Chevrolet Trax?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls covering some 2024-2025 Chevrolet Trax vehicles. Which ones apply depends on the VIN: enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see the open campaigns on a specific car.
What should I check before buying a used Chevrolet Trax?
Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the electrical system, the engine and the safety systems, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.
What are the NHTSA crash test ratings for the Trax?
The 2025 Chevrolet Trax received an overall 4-star safety rating from NHTSA. Frontal crash: 4 stars. Side crash: 5 stars. Rollover: 4 stars (15.5% rollover probability). Electronic Stability Control: Standard. Forward Collision Warning: Standard. Lane Departure Warning: Standard. These ratings are based on standardized crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 265 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: high. Last updated: 2026-10-12.