2021 Chevrolet Trax: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 0 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
23
Complaints
0
Recalls
5
Crash reports
1
Fire reports
4
Injuries
252.2
Severity index
Severity index 252.2 - High. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 8 | 34.8% |
| ENGINE | 6 | 26.1% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 6 | 26.1% |
| AIR BAGS | 3 | 13.0% |
| POWER TRAIN | 3 | 13.0% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 | 13.0% |
| HYDRAULIC | 2 | 8.7% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2 | 8.7% |
The single most-reported system is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, cited in 8 of 23 complaints (34.8%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2025 | 6 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 6 |
Complaint volume is rising - the last three years carry 4.7x the filings of the three before them, which usually signals a wear-related defect surfacing with age.
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.