Reliability
Chevrolet

Trax (2026)

2026 · Subcompact SUV · 1 engine
17 NHTSA Complaints
0 Recalls
0 Fire Reports
3 Crash Reports
Data covers 2 NHTSA model names
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Reliability Score

Not rated

A comparison with similar vehicles needs three years on the road. NHTSA has 17 owner complaints on file for it, listed below.

Complaints by Engine Code

LBP

1.2L 3-cyl Turbo
16 complaints 16.0 per year Gasoline
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Complaint Breakdown

brakes
5
safety systems
4
fuel system
3
electrical
2
interior
2
Show 1 additional engine variant with limited data
These engines appear in fewer than 10 owner complaints. A low count can mean a clean record, and it can also be a VIN-decode anomaly in NHTSA's data.

Chevrolet Trax Unidentified Engine

1 complaint 1.0 per year
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Complaint Breakdown

brakes
1
steering
1

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.

Brakes: 6 owner complaints

NHTSA Safety Ratings About NHTSA ratings

Overall Not Rated
Frontal Crash
4/5
Side Crash
—
Rollover
4/5 (15.5% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Standard LDW: Standard

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common 2026-2026 Chevrolet Trax complaints?

Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026-2026 Chevrolet Trax. The systems they name most often are the brakes, the safety systems and the fuel system.

Is the 2026-2026 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 17 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026-2026 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 2026-2026 Chevrolet Trax have?

NHTSA has 17 owner complaints on file for the 2026-2026 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 2026-2026 Chevrolet Trax?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2026-2026 Chevrolet Trax.

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 brakes, the safety systems and the fuel system, 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 2026 Chevrolet Trax received an overall N/A-star safety rating from NHTSA. Frontal crash: 4 stars. Side crash: N/A 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. 17 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: low. Last updated: 2026-10-12.

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