2024 Chevrolet Trax
This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than 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
- 178
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Electrical system
Campaigns on file for 2024
None on file
38% of complaints
Complaints per year
2024: 178 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
38% · 67 reportsMost commonly citing instrument cluster/panel.
Show complaint excerpts
I took my car to the dealership twice due to the CarPlay not working, screens going black, rattling noises, and the transmission shuddering, jerking, and jumping.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-25
Also filed under Air bags
Engine
29% · 51 reportsShow complaint excerpts
The contact owned a 2024 Chevrolet Trax. The contact stated that while her son was driving at approximately 45 MPH, he observed smoke emanating from the engine compartment.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-02-23
Exterior lighting
10% · 17 reportsPower train
8% · 15 reportsShow complaint excerpts
The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Trax. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60-72 MPH, with the cruise control activated or turned off, the contact detected an intermittent pulsation.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-05-02
Also filed under Service brakes
Service brakes
7% · 12 reportsShow complaint excerpts
I was at a complete stop with my foot all the way down on my brake, sitting in traffic, and my car started rolling forward against my will. I pressed down on my brake again and the car did not stop. I almost rolled into the car in front of me.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-04
Also filed under Forward collision avoidance
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2023-12-04Electrical system23V744000 General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Buick Encore GX, Envista, and Chevrolet Trax vehicles.
Remedy: The VCU software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 4, 2023.
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2024Complaint volume 178 complaints filed for this model year.
Buy-smart checklist
2024 Chevrolet Trax — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 67 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 51 reports on file for this year.
- Exterior lighting: 17 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 23V744000 · Electrical system
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FAQ
- Is the 2024 Chevrolet Trax reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2024 Chevrolet Trax is rated "worse than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2024 Chevrolet Trax?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 38% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2024 Chevrolet Trax have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.