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2024 Chevrolet Trax problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

One of the years to avoid

With 215 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 1.6 times the median Trax year — the 2024 model ranks #1 of 13 Trax years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list. Complainants reported 16 injuries in total across these filings.

Electrical System leads the complaint categories with 60 reports (28% of the total). In government crash testing it earned 4 of 5 NCAP stars overall.

215

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

9

Crash-involved

11

Fires reported

16

Injuries

0

Deaths

4

NCAP overall · of 5 stars

How does 2024 compare to other Trax years?

Trax NHTSA complaints by model year, 2024 highlighted215 complaints2013: 0 complaints2014: 0 complaints2015: 145 complaints2016: 183 complaints2017: 181 complaints2018: 152 complaints2019: 189 complaints2020: 139 complaints2021: 37 complaints2022: 13 complaints2024: 215 complaints2025: 121 complaints2026: 16 complaints
Trax NHTSA complaints by model year, 2024 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2024 Chevrolet Trax problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System6028%
Engine4923%
Other2311%
Lighting178%
Driver Assistance147%
Visibility & Wipers126%
Brakes115%
Transmission105%
Airbags42%
Fuel System42%
Speed Control31%
Steering21%
Body & Structure21%
Seat Belts21%
Tires & Wheels10%
Seats10%

Does the 2024 Chevrolet Trax have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

23V744000Electrical SystemNovember 6, 2023 · 60,154 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

On Tues 11/19/24, my son left home about 10 mins prior headed back to school in our 2024 Chevy Trax purchased in 5/2023. On his way to school, he and his friend heard a loud pop sound, followed by all the lights on the instrument panel flickering like crazy, smoke coming from under the hood, and…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · November 19, 2024 · fire

I was driving on the highway going around a ramp when I went to press on the brakes to slow down the pedal just went to the floor and the car would not slow down, causing me to go off the road. My insurance company did an inspection and said the accident was caused by engine failure and won’t…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · January 10, 2026 · crash

Unknown. On October 23,2023, at approximately 1:10am, Car was parked and off, received notification that alarm was going off. When I check the vehicle, it was in flames. Boston fire dept extinguished the fire. Police report was made the following morning, October 24,2023. I've contacted GM and I am…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · October 23, 2023 · fire

Ambient light sensor malfunctioned on my 2024 Trax. It would flicker on and off in daylight when in the auto lighting headlight mode. After checking Reddit, many other owners are having the same issue. Chevrolet bulletin 24-an-001 has a direct fix. Avoiding flashing other drivers is important, as…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Lighting · March 20, 2024

When driving 70+ mph on a county highway a dog ran out in front of my vehicle. There had been a similar instance to this where a car pulled out in front of me on the same road and my car assisted in making a full stop to avoid the accident. However, this did not happen with the dog. There was full…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Driver Assistance · December 27, 2023 · crash

2024 Chevrolet Trax — common questions

Is the 2024 Chevrolet Trax reliable?

NHTSA data argues against it: 215 complaints put the 2024 model at #1 of 13 Trax years. It is one of the Trax years to avoid.

What are the most common 2024 Trax problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are electrical system (60 complaints), engine (49 complaints), other (23 complaints).

Does the 2024 Chevrolet Trax have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2024 Chevrolet Trax. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Chevrolet Trax years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Trax years to avoid are 2024, 2013. The cleanest record among Trax years belongs to 2014.

How safe is the 2024 Chevrolet Trax?

In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2024 Chevrolet Trax earned an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.