2020 Chevrolet Trax problems and complaints
Owners have filed 94 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Chevrolet Trax. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (26), Engine (21), Unknown Or Other (17).
Key takeaways
- 94 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 | 26 | 28% |
| Engine | 21 | 22% |
| Unknown Or Other | 17 | 18% |
| Power Train | 15 | 16% |
| Service Brakes | 12 | 13% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 11 | 12% |
| Suspension | 9 | 10% |
| Tires | 6 | 6% |
| Air Bags | 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.
Electrical System,service Brakes - filed 2026-08-12
My 2020 Chevrolet Trax has experienced recurring brake problems for approximately two years. The issue involves the brake pedal becoming unusually resistant and the vehicle failing to brake normally when I apply the pedal. The vehicle and affected components are available for inspection. My first known documented occu...
Power Train,engine,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-07-15
CRITICAL SAFETY INCIDENT / LIFE-THREATENING VEHICLE FIRE HAZARD. On January 2, 2026, I purchased a 2020 Chevrolet Trax. Within less than five months, while driving in active traffic, the vehicle suffered a sudden, catastrophic powertrain failure. The vehicle completely lost all acceleration, leaving me trapped and stra...
Seat Belts - filed 2026-07-08
The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Trax. The contact stated that the rear passenger-side seat belt failed to retract, and the rear driver-side seat belt later failed to retract, resulting in both rear seat belts being unable to retract or adjust. The contact stated the failure prevented the installation of a child safet...
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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.