2026 Chevrolet Trax

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2026 Chevrolet Trax
RENDERED 2026-09-17T03:37:55.783Z

Only 14 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

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.

Only 14 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Trax Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2026 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
2026: 14 complaints
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YearComplaints
20130
20140
201595
2016117
2017111
2018101
2019134
202094
202123
20229
2024169
202581
202614

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 14 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SERVICE BRAKES

4 of 14 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

AIR BAGS

3 of 14 total reports mention: air bags.

CRASH INJURY
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Was parking into a handicap space and all of a sudden the car accelerated by itself

NHTSA ODI report, 20260906

I was driving at about 10 mph in a suburban Buffalo retail parking lot when I was T-boned by a driver coming at me perpendicular at a much higher rate of speed who hit me squarely on the driver's side front and rear door. Airbags did not deploy.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260614

Also filed under SEAT BELTS and UNKNOWN OR OTHER

STEERING

2 of 14 total reports mention: steering.

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The contact owns a 2026 Chevrolet Trax. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, the messages “Service Stabili-track” and “Steering Assist Reduced” were displayed. The vehicle was difficult to control while driving.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260717

Also filed under ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) and SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

SEAT BELTS

2 of 14 total reports mention: seat belts.

CRASH INJURY
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In the last three weeks, I have received a warning that Service Safety Restraint System: Your airbags or seat belt may not work properly during a crash. Schedule service soon.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260810

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

2 of 14 total reports mention: fuel/propulsion system.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2026 Chevrolet Trax — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (2 reports on file for this year).

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

● 2025 ● 2020 ● 2015

WORST YEARS

◆ 2024 ◆ 2019 ● 2016

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FAQ

Is the 2026 Chevrolet Trax reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2026 Chevrolet Trax?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2026 Chevrolet Trax have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

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