2020 Chevrolet Trax
This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 98
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Electrical system
None on file
None on file
29% of complaints
Complaints per year
2020: 98 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 |
| 2015 | 95 |
| 2016 | 120 |
| 2017 | 114 |
| 2018 | 102 |
| 2019 | 136 |
| 2020 | 98 |
| 2021 | 23 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2024 | 178 |
| 2025 | 95 |
| 2026 | 19 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Electrical system
29% · 28 reportsMost commonly citing instrument cluster/panel.
Show complaint excerpts
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-29
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-12
Also filed under Service brakes
Engine
23% · 23 reportsShow complaint excerpts
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-15
Also filed under Power train and fuel/propulsion system
The contact owned a 2020 Chevrolet TRAX. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact stated that smoke entered the interior of the vehicle. The contact stated that the smoke came into the interior through the vents.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-07-17
Power train
15% · 15 reportsService brakes
12% · 12 reportsFuel/propulsion system
11% · 11 reportsSafety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2020 Chevrolet Trax — pre-purchase inspection
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- Electrical system: 28 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 23 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 15 reports on file for this year.
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- Is the 2020 Chevrolet Trax reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2020 Chevrolet Trax is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2020 Chevrolet Trax?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2020 Chevrolet Trax have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.