2021 Chevrolet Trax Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2021 Chevrolet Trax.

20202022
Complaints
36
per 10K Sold
8.4
US Sales
42,590
Crashes
7
Fires
2
Injuries
5
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0

Worst 2021 Chevrolet Trax Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#18 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:7,800 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:1
#26 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:68,000 mi
Crash-related:1
#34 complaints

Brakes

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2021 Chevrolet Trax.

Electrical Faults
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
7,800
Engine Problems
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
68,000
Brakes
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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2021 Chevrolet Trax — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2021 Chevrolet Trax reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2021 Chevrolet Trax has 36 NHTSA complaints, 7 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 8 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2021 Chevrolet Trax?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (8 complaints, avg 7,800 mi); Engine Problems (6 complaints, avg 68,000 mi); Brakes (4 complaints). 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 2021 Chevrolet Trax?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 33,600 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2021 Chevrolet Trax?
NHTSA complaints for the 2021 Chevrolet Trax include 7 crash-related reports, 2 fire reports, 5 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 2021 Chevrolet Trax have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2021 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 2021 Chevrolet Trax?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

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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