2020 Chevrolet TraxProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 98 owner complaints about the 2020 Chevrolet Trax, most often about the electrical system. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 12, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Bull-Doser, Public domain.
Where the 2020 Chevrolet Trax has problems
98 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 28 | 1 |
| Engine | 23 | 3 |
| Power train | 15 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 12 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 11 | 1 |
| Suspension | 9 | 1 |
| Air bags | 7 | 3 |
| Tires | 6 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 6 | 0 |
| 8 other systems | 22 | 5 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2020 Chevrolet Trax recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2020 vs. every other Trax year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Trax median. How we score
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
2020 Chevrolet Trax safety ratings
2020 Chevrolet Trax SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 4 stars (17.9% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
What Trax owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I purchased a vehicle from GM Murfreesboro. I didn’t know this at the time of purchase, they sold me a used vehicle with a different vin number registered to a gray trax. [XXX] has been part of this scam. How safe is my vehicle? They sold us the car in the dark. Paid full price. I checked my vin…
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. Total failure of the rear illumination reduces nighttime vehicle…
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…
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