There are no safety recalls for the 2020 Chevrolet Trax, but owners have filed 98 complaints with NHTSA.
2020 Chevrolet Trax problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Electrical System | 28 | |
| Engine | 23 | |
| Unknown or Other | 19 | |
| Power Train | 15 | |
| Service Brakes | 12 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 11 | |
| Tires | 10 | |
| Suspension | 9 | |
| Air Bags | 7 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | |
| Seat Belts | 5 | |
| Structure | 4 | |
Most reported parts
- Structure › Body — 4
- Tires › Pressure Monitoring and Regulating Systems — 3
- Tires › Sidewall — 2
- Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel — 2
- Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification — 1
- Child Seat › Shell › Headrest — 1
- Tires › Tread/Belt — 1
- Tires › Valve — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 28,000 miles (median of owner reports).
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Recent 2020 Chevrolet Trax complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Engine · reported Oct 12, 2026
Radiator, ta 80k Miles the seal broke and causing a coolant leak, upon looking at forums related to my car there are NUMEROUS complaints, my safety was at risk because my car could've overheated and shutdown when traveling and caused a major accident. The Trax is known for this issue, yet no recalls or anything. There was no accident associated with this but I am truly hoping someone gets ahold of Chevy/GM about this issue
Electrical System · reported Sep 29, 2026
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 visibility to other motorists, increasing rear-end collision risks. Furthermore, the eroded, melted harness creates an un-fused short circuit risk, posing an ongoing thermal/fire hazard inside the rear bumper. The failure loop was officially reproduced and confirmed by Hertrich Chevrolet on September 29th…
Air Bags · reported Sep 29, 2026
I purchased a vehicle from GM Murfreesboro. I didnât 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 number and it pulled up a gray trax with different features. The door didnât close, gas tank does sense appropriately, the seal on the car is broken, the front windshield has suction cup marks on the inside and freezes with ice inside the windshield. Iâve purchased other cars from them. They…
Engine · reported Jul 15, 2026
CRITICAL SAFETY INCIDENT / LIFE-THREATENING VEHICLE FIRE HAZARD. On January 2, 2026, I purchased a 2020 Chevrolet Trax. Within less than five months, while driving in active traffic, the vehicle suffered a sudden, catastrophic powertrain failure. The vehicle completely lost all acceleration, leaving me trapped and stranded in a highly dangerous roadway position. Immediately following the power failure, the engine bay filled with heavy smoke and began severely overheating. The vehicle came within moments of bursting into a full thermal engine fire. This vehicle was a rolling death trap that…
Seat Belts · at 23,000 miles · reported Jul 8, 2026
The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Trax. The contact stated that the rear passenger-side seat belt failed to retract, and the rear driver-side seat belt later failed to retract, resulting in both rear seat belts being unable to retract or adjust. The contact stated the failure prevented the installation of a child safety seat, rendering the vehicle unsafe for transporting an infant. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who confirmed that no recalls or warranty coverage applied to the failure and provided a diagnostic fee for further inspection. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2020 Chevrolet Trax have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2020 Chevrolet Trax as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2020 Chevrolet Trax?
Owners report electrical system problems most often (28 reports), followed by engine (23). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 28,000 miles.
Are Chevrolet recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Chevrolet dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.