MYRModel Year Report

2024 Chevrolet Trax

◆ Worse than typical
2024 Chevrolet Trax
RENDERED 2026-09-17T03:38:15.990Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Trax Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2024 highlighted. 2015: 95 complaints 2015 2016: 117 complaints 2017: 111 complaints 2017 2018: 101 complaints 2019: 134 complaints 2019 2020: 94 complaints 2021: 23 complaints 2021 2022: 9 complaints 2024: 169 complaints 2024 2025: 81 complaints 2026: 14 complaints 2026
2024: 169 complaints
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YearComplaints
20130
20140
201595
2016117
2017111
2018101
2019134
202094
202123
20229
2024169
202581
202614

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 38%

38% of complaints: electrical system — 64 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel.

FIRE
ENGINE 28%

28% of complaints: engine — 48 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE
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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, 20240223

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 10%

10% of complaints: exterior lighting — 17 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES 7%

7% of complaints: service brakes — 12 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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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, 20260804

Also filed under FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

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, 20230502

Also filed under POWER TRAIN

POWER TRAIN 7%

7% of complaints: power train — 11 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20231204 — electrical system

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.

Campaign 23V744000 — check if this car was fixed

▮ 2024 — complaint volume: 169

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2024 Chevrolet Trax — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (64 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (48 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (17 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 23V744000 (electrical system) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

● 2025 ● 2020 ● 2015

WORST YEARS

◆ 2019 ● 2016 ● 2017

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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 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.