2025 Chevrolet Trax problems
Verdict · NHTSA data
A typical year for this model
The 2025 Chevrolet Trax sits mid-pack among Trax years: 121 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 139, with no recalls and no defect investigations. Complainants reported 24 injuries in total across these filings.
No single system dominates the record — complaints spread across electrical system (30), driver assistance (21), and other (17), which usually points to general build quality rather than one defect. In government crash testing it earned 4 of 5 NCAP stars overall.
121
NHTSA complaints
0
Recalls
0
Investigations
18
Crash-involved
7
Fires reported
24
Injuries
0
Deaths
4
NCAP overall · of 5 stars
How does 2025 compare to other Trax years?
What are the most common 2025 Chevrolet Trax problems?
| Component | Complaints | Share | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 30 | 25% | ▼ down |
| Driver Assistance | 21 | 17% | ▲ up |
| Other | 17 | 14% | ▼ down |
| Engine | 12 | 10% | ▼ down |
| Visibility & Wipers | 6 | 5% | ▼ down |
| Fuel System | 6 | 5% | ▲ up |
| Airbags | 6 | 5% | ▲ up |
| Transmission | 5 | 4% | ▼ down |
| Body & Structure | 5 | 4% | ▲ up |
| Brakes | 3 | 2% | ▼ down |
| Steering | 3 | 2% | ▲ up |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 2% | ▲ up |
| Lighting | 3 | 2% | ▼ down |
| Speed Control | 1 | 1% | ▼ down |
Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA
Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.
“On October 22, 2025 I drove 10 miles from my home. I turned off and parked the vehicle at approx. 8:58 AM. Within 2 minutes I notices quite a bit of smoke coming from under the hood. I called the fire department and within 10 minutes the entire front of the car was on fire. The vehicle from front…”
“Ran into a cemex block with no light pole. The parking lot was dark and cemex block was not marked. Forward collision detection system did not work and airbag ejected some shrapnel cutting my arm and shatter ing my bone in forearm and wrist. Iâm lucky it did not hit me in the head or I would be…”
“Parked vehicle fire that happened approximately 8-9 hours after parking it. Neighbors woke me up at 4:30am after hearing a loud boom. When i went outside the whole front end was engulfed in flames. Fire investigators said it started in the engine compartment and moved to the inside of the vehicle.…”
“My check engine light went on and stayed on while I was driving. I called Blaise Alexander, Altoona, Pa. reported and scheduled a checkup on Dec. 11. I drove to the garage, arriving at 10am. and noticed a smell of fire and saw smoke billowing out around the hood of the car. I ran into service area…”
“Ran into a cemex block with no light pole. The parking lot was dark and cemex block was not marked. Forward collision detection system did not work and airbag ejected some shrapnel cutting my arm and shatter ing my bone in forearm and wrist. Iâm lucky it did not hit me in the head or I would be…”
2025 Chevrolet Trax — common questions
Is the 2025 Chevrolet Trax reliable?
It is close to typical for the Trax: 121 NHTSA complaints, 0 recalls, and no investigations on file.
What are the most common 2025 Trax problems?
According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are electrical system (30 complaints), driver assistance (21 complaints), other (17 complaints).
Does the 2025 Chevrolet Trax have recalls?
No. NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2025 Chevrolet Trax.
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 2025 Chevrolet Trax?
In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2025 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.