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2020 Chevrolet Trax

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

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Owner complaints for the 2020 Chevrolet Trax do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 94.

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Mileage at the reported incident

Limited mileage data: 18 of 94 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.

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What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Electrical System. Review the 26 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Engine. Review the 21 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Power Train. Review the 15 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

5 crash reports2 fire reports4 injury reports

What owners actually said

94 reports
4,700 miles · Nov 4, 2021
Air BagsSeat BeltsCrashInjury

The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet TRAX. The contact stated while driving approximately 60mph when the contact was involved in an accident which resulted in the driver-side air bag not deploying, and the driver-side seatbelt not locking. A police report was taken and the vehicle was towed to a tow lot, then was towed to an insura…

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The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet TRAX. The contact stated while driving approximately 60mph when the contact was involved in an accident which resulted in the driver-side air bag not deploying, and the driver-side seatbelt not locking. A police report was taken and the vehicle was towed to a tow lot, then was towed to an insurance lot. The contact sustained concussion, broken nose, herniated and torn spinal discs, and sought medical treatment. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 4,700.

NHTSA ODI #11439396

Mileage unknown · Oct 4, 2021
Unknown Or Other

While driving home from work doing approximately 70 miles per hour the rain channel insert on the passenger side of the vehichle separated from the clips that hold it into place. Gm and Chevrolet know the glue used to hold the parts together fails and allows for this to happen. Took the vehicle to the dealership to have it repla…

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While driving home from work doing approximately 70 miles per hour the rain channel insert on the passenger side of the vehichle separated from the clips that hold it into place. Gm and Chevrolet know the glue used to hold the parts together fails and allows for this to happen. Took the vehicle to the dealership to have it replaced and was told it was not warranted because my vehicle was over the bumper to bumper warranty. This channel guards can become projectiles at higher rates of speed. Reported drivers side channel failure to dealership in May and it was never replaced.

NHTSA ODI #11435387

Mileage unknown · Aug 17, 2021
Seat Belts

This vehicle was sold to me with only one buckle fastener in the backseat when there’s three seatbelts. It somehow passed General Motors and the dealerships as a “safe vehicle”. I’ve been trying to get in contact with a manager since the beginning of this year and received no response. I’ve included photos of the multiple attemp…

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This vehicle was sold to me with only one buckle fastener in the backseat when there’s three seatbelts. It somehow passed General Motors and the dealerships as a “safe vehicle”. I’ve been trying to get in contact with a manager since the beginning of this year and received no response. I’ve included photos of the multiple attempts of contact and back seat with only one buckle. I want the car to be taken back immediately as the dealership is careless and unresponsive.

NHTSA ODI #11429509

Mileage unknown · Jul 19, 2021
StructureInjury

UNKNOWN. On July 16, 2021 as I was about to enter my vehicle, I pulled open the driver door, and it scraped across my left calf. It definitely hurt, but I didn't think anything more of it. When I arrived at my destination I noticed a blood spot on my jeans. At that point there wasn't much I could do. So, when I got home (abou…

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UNKNOWN. On July 16, 2021 as I was about to enter my vehicle, I pulled open the driver door, and it scraped across my left calf. It definitely hurt, but I didn't think anything more of it. When I arrived at my destination I noticed a blood spot on my jeans. At that point there wasn't much I could do. So, when I got home (about 3-1/2 hours later) I looked at the wound (certainly not serious), put some disinfectant and a band aid on it. This was not the first time for this to happen. My greater concern is for children who may be standing too close to the vehicle when the door is pulled open. Thank you for your anticipated attention to this matter. Unfortunately, I seem to be unable to attach the photos that I took.

NHTSA ODI #11425459

20,560 miles · Apr 19, 2021
Power Train

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 CHEVROLET TRAX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HESITATED TO START. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE AS NEEDED. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. COVERT CHEVROLET BUICK GMC (702 TX-71, BASTROP, TX 78602) WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE A…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 CHEVROLET TRAX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HESITATED TO START. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE AS NEEDED. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. COVERT CHEVROLET BUICK GMC (702 TX-71, BASTROP, TX 78602) WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND DIAGNOSED THAT 3 OF THE FOUR CYLINDER WAS MISFIRING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT TO TRADE THE VEHICLE IN ON A NEWER VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,560.

NHTSA ODI #11412809

15,000 miles · Mar 20, 2021
Power TrainSuspension

FROM NEW THERE WAS A SIGHT BUMP WHEN TAKING OFF FROM STOP AT 15,000 MILES IT HAPPENS ALL THE TIME LIKE SOME ONE TAPPED YOUR BUMPER. IT IS PRONOUNCED AND CONSTANT. AS WELL AS WHEN YOU STOP ON A HILL THE CAR ROLLS BACK LIKE DRIVING A STANDARD MAKING IT DANGEROUS FOR ANYTHING BEHIND YOU. PERSON ANIMAL ITEM. HILL ASSIST DOES NOT WO…

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FROM NEW THERE WAS A SIGHT BUMP WHEN TAKING OFF FROM STOP AT 15,000 MILES IT HAPPENS ALL THE TIME LIKE SOME ONE TAPPED YOUR BUMPER. IT IS PRONOUNCED AND CONSTANT. AS WELL AS WHEN YOU STOP ON A HILL THE CAR ROLLS BACK LIKE DRIVING A STANDARD MAKING IT DANGEROUS FOR ANYTHING BEHIND YOU. PERSON ANIMAL ITEM. HILL ASSIST DOES NOT WORK. DEALER SAYS NO CODES NOTHING TO FIX. ITS WARRANTEED FOR 60,000 MILES, UNTIL IT BREAKS OR THROWS A CODE.. THIS DOESN'T MAKE IT RIGHT OR SAFE. VERY TERRIFYING WHEN YOU TAKE THE FOOT OFF BREAK AND YOU START ROLLING BACK. AND THE CLUNK / BUMP GETTING LOUDER AND MORE PRONOUNCED IS TERRIFYONG

NHTSA ODI #11404059

30,000 miles · Mar 1, 2021
EngineFuel/propulsion System

THE CAR LOST TURBO POWER, IT WAS IN THERE 3 TIMES AND THE REPAIR WAS NOT CORRECT. THE SERVICE MANAGER AT RON WESTPAHL, DAVID, SAID THERE IS A SERVICE BULLETIN OUT FOR THE IFOR THIS PROBLEM, IT IS A KNOWN PROBLEM IN THE NORTH WITH THE COLD WEATHER THE INVERTER GET CONDENSATION IN THE VEHICLE AND FREEZES. SINCE THE WEATHER HAS T…

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THE CAR LOST TURBO POWER, IT WAS IN THERE 3 TIMES AND THE REPAIR WAS NOT CORRECT. THE SERVICE MANAGER AT RON WESTPAHL, DAVID, SAID THERE IS A SERVICE BULLETIN OUT FOR THE IFOR THIS PROBLEM, IT IS A KNOWN PROBLEM IN THE NORTH WITH THE COLD WEATHER THE INVERTER GET CONDENSATION IN THE VEHICLE AND FREEZES. SINCE THE WEATHER HAS TURN WARMER THE CAR NOW RUNS WITH NO CHECK ENGINEER, BUT CHEVY HAS NOW REFUSED TO FIX IT BECAUSE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS NO LONGER ON. THIS INVERTER HAS BEEN REDESIGNED T O PREVENT THE CONDENSATION. IF THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM AND THEY REDESIGNED A PART THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL TO ALL CHEVY TRAX IN THE NORTHERN REGION

NHTSA ODI #11398458

120 miles · Dec 7, 2020
Engine

WITHIN TWO DAYS OF GETTING THE CAR WITH 7 MILES ON IT, AS SOON AS I GOT OVER ONE HUNDRED MILES, THE CAR TEXTED ME AND SAID THAT I NEED TO GET THE EMISSIONS SERVICED ON THE VEHICLE. LAST TIME I WENT THROUGH THIS WITH KIA... THEY FIXED IT TWICE AND THEN MY ENGINE PRETTY MUCH DIED AND THEY BLAMED ME (ON A 7 YEAR OLD CAR)

NHTSA ODI #11378236

Mileage unknown · Oct 29, 2020
Power Train

WHEN I'M STOPPED AND I TAKE MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE THE TRANSMISSION SLIPS AND SLAMS INTO GEAR

NHTSA ODI #11366956

Mileage unknown · Oct 25, 2020
Electrical System

RADIO SCREEN GOES BLACK AND NO BUTTONS WILL WORK NOR THE RADIO WILL NOT SHUT OFF

NHTSA ODI #11366265

Official recalls

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NHTSA investigations

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