Complaints
135
per 10K Sold
12.7
US Sales
106,299
Crashes
9
Fires
1
Injuries
6
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2020 Chevrolet Trax Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#122 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:39,500 mi
Crash-related:1
#219 complaints
Engine Problems
Avg mileage:22,707 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:1
#314 complaints
Transmission / Drivetrain
Avg mileage:15,396 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2020 Chevrolet Trax.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 22 | 1 | — | 39,500 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 19 | 1 | 1 | 22,707 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 14 | — | — | 15,396 mi | |
| Brakes | 11 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 9 | — | — | 30,000 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 9 | 1 | — | 37,500 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 4 | 2 | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 4 | 2 | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Child Seat:Shell:Headrest | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Sidewall | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 1 | — | — | — |
Electrical Faults
22
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
39,500
Engine Problems
19
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
22,707
Transmission / Drivetrain
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
15,396
Brakes
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
30,000
Suspension Failures
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
37,500
Unintended Acceleration
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
4
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
4
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wipers & Visibility
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Instrument Cluster
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Child Seat:Shell:Headrest
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Sidewall
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Tread/Belt
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2020 Chevrolet Trax — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2020 Chevrolet Trax reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2020 Chevrolet Trax has 135 NHTSA complaints, 9 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 22 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2020 Chevrolet Trax?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (22 complaints, avg 39,500 mi); Engine Problems (19 complaints, avg 22,707 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (14 complaints, avg 15,396 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2020 Chevrolet Trax?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 29,089 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2020 Chevrolet Trax?
NHTSA complaints for the 2020 Chevrolet Trax include 9 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 6 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2020 Chevrolet Trax have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2020 Chevrolet Trax as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2020 Chevrolet Trax?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Trax reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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