The Lemon IndexChevrolet Trax.
The best Chevrolet Trax years are 2021, 2022, 2020, and no year drew much more than the average car's complaints. Across 2015-2022, it has a Lemon Index of 52, where 100 is the average car and lower is better.
Reliability by year, 2015 to 2025.
Every year. Lower is better. Tap a year for its full report.
Best years to buy
2021.
Years to avoid
None.
No Chevrolet Trax year drew much more than the average car's complaints.
Compare the Chevrolet Trax.
Quick answers.
Is the Chevrolet Trax a good car?
Yes, it draws fewer complaints than the average car, by owner complaints to the government per car sold (2015-2022: Lemon Index 52; 100 is average). Some years are much better than others: the best is 2021 and the worst is 2015.
What are the best Chevrolet Trax years to buy?
By owner complaints per car sold: 2021, 2022, 2020.
What Chevrolet Trax years should you stay away from?
No Chevrolet Trax year drew much more than an average car's complaints.
How many recalls does the Chevrolet Trax have?
21 safety recalls across the 10 model years we track. Most: 2015 (7), 2016 (5), 2017 (3). Each year's page lists them.
What are the most common Chevrolet Trax problems?
Across every year, owners' complaints to the government name electrical, engine and suspension most. Some years are much worse than others: see the chart above.
Every year in one table
| Year | Index | Compared with average | Complaints | Top complaint | Recalls | Crash test | MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 64 | 1.6× fewer complaints than average | 40 | airbags (22%) | 7 | ★★★★★ | 27–29 |
| 2016 | 61 | 1.6× fewer complaints than average | 48 | engine (25%) | 5 | ★★★★★ | 27–29 |
| 2017 | 63 | 1.6× fewer complaints than average | 53 | engine (26%) | 3 | ★★★★★ | 27–28 |
| 2018 | 55 | 1.8× fewer complaints than average | 50 | suspension (52%) | 2 | ★★★★★ | 27–28 |
| 2019 | 61 | 1.6× fewer complaints than average | 73 | suspension (26%) | 2 | ★★★★★ | 26–28 |
| 2020 | 33 | 3× fewer complaints than average | 33 | transmission & drivetrain (27%) | 0 | ★★★★★ | 26–28 |
| 2021 | 18 | 5.6× fewer complaints than average | 11 | brakes (27%) | 0 | ★★★★★ | 26–28 |
| 2022 | 21 | 4.8× fewer complaints than average | 8 | engine (50%) | 0 | ★★★★★ | 26–27 |
| 2024 | 67 | 1.5× fewer complaints than average | 179 | electrical (37%) | 1 | ★★★★★ | 30 |
| 2025 | 64 | 1.6× fewer complaints than average | 94 | electrical (40%) | 1 | ★★★★★ | 29–30 |
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the government within 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average, lower is better. How it works
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