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2024 Chevrolet Trax: Complaints, Recalls & Known Issues

What the public record actually says about the 2024 Chevrolet Trax — every figure below is a NHTSA or EPA number, not an opinion.

The read

More reported complaints than most SUV.

Owners filed 157 NHTSA complaints — more complaints than 88% of 2024 SUVs. Electrical System leads the reports (35%). 1 safety recall campaign on record — check the VIN and remedy terms with a dealer.

Based on NHTSA complaint volume against 2024 SUVs, not adjusted for how many were sold. It describes the model year, not the individual car you are looking at.

Complaints filed

157

Reports to NHTSA, 2024

Safety recalls

1

NHTSA campaigns on record

NHTSA crash test

Overall NCAP rating

Combined MPG

30

EPA estimate

Complaint volume vs. segment peers

More complaints than 88% of 2024 SUVs

The bar is this car's percentile among 2024 SUVs by complaint volume — a full bar means the fewest complaints in its class. Not adjusted for sales.

Known issues

Electrical System issues lead owner complaints (35% of 157 reports), followed by engine (18%).

Electrical System35% · 55 reports
Engine18% · 28 reports
Unknown Or Other11% · 18 reports
Power Train6% · 10 reports
Exterior Lighting6% · 9 reports
Visibility/Wiper5% · 8 reports
Service Brakes3% · 5 reports
Air Bags3% · 4 reports

+ 13 more component categories with fewer reports.

Share of all 157 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11627945, ODI 11748975, ODI 11747222, ODI 11746438, ODI 11745572.

Recalls(1)

Open a recall to read what NHTSA says is wrong, what can happen, and how it gets fixed. Check the VIN and remedy eligibility with a dealer; federal no-charge requirements have an age limit, though a manufacturer may offer more coverage.

Electrical SystemJun 2023 · 23V744000Details +

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Buick Encore GX, Envista, and Chevrolet Trax vehicles. The software in the Virtual Cockpit Unit Module (VCU) may cause the instrument panel display to intermittently go blank at vehicle startup or while driving.

Risk: A blank instrument panel will not show critical information, such as vehicle speed and warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: The VCU software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 4, 2023. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is A232424320.

A campaign can apply to this model year without being incomplete on a specific vehicle. Check the VIN with NHTSA or a dealer to confirm whether a particular car needs repair.

Investigations

0 NHTSA investigations on record

No investigations are on record as of Jul 2026. An empty record is not a clean bill of health.

Crash-test ratings

2024 Chevrolet Trax SUV FWD NHTSA source

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).

Fuel economy by trim

TrimEngineDrivetrainCityHwyCombined
Trax1.2L 3-cylFront-Wheel Drive283230

EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.

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"Fewest reports" and "most complained" describe raw NHTSA complaint totals, not vehicle reliability. The last few model years are left unlabelled because they have had less road time.

2024 Chevrolet Trax: frequently asked

What does the complaint record show for the 2024 Chevrolet Trax?

Owners filed 157 NHTSA complaints about the 2024 Chevrolet Trax — more complaints than 88% of comparable 2024 SUVs, so it sits toward the weaker end of its class. That's a signal, not a guarantee about any single car.

What are the most common problems on the 2024 Chevrolet Trax?

The most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (35% of complaints) and engine (18%).

How many recalls does the 2024 Chevrolet Trax have?

1 recall has been issued that affect the 2024 Chevrolet Trax, covering components such as electrical system. Check the VIN with NHTSA and ask a dealer to confirm remedy eligibility; federal no-charge requirements have an age limit, though manufacturers may offer more coverage.

What gas mileage does the 2024 Chevrolet Trax get?

The EPA rates the 2024 Chevrolet Trax at 30 mpg combined.