The Lemon Index2020 Chevrolet Trax.
The 2020 Chevrolet Trax is one of the most reliable years by owner complaints: 33 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 33, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about transmission & drivetrain, it has 0 recalls, and it gets 26 to 28 mpg combined. The best Chevrolet Trax year is 2021.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 98 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Chevrolet Trax year. 2020 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 3K to 37K miles on the car (18 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
Recalls 0
No safety recalls on record.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Chevy told dealers about
Chevy sent dealers 615 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- This informational bulletin provides information on Transmission Adaptive Functions and…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Traverse SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Chevrolet Traverse SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Chevrolet Trax SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Chevrolet Trax SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2300–2450 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 1.4L 4-cyl.
In owners' words
There is a noise in the right passenger door, the transmission jerks often without giving it gas, and the radio screen blacked out when going over a railroad track
2020 Chevrolet Trax owner · NHTSA complaint 11361704
More owner reports
Radio screen goes black and no buttons will work nor the radio will not shut off
NHTSA complaint 11366265
When I'm stopped and I take my foot off the brake the transmission slips and slams into gear
NHTSA complaint 11366956
Quick answers
Is the 2020 Chevrolet Trax reliable?
Yes, it is one of the most reliable by government complaints. It drew 3× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 33; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Chevrolet Trax year by this measure is 2021.
What are the most common 2020 Chevrolet Trax problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are transmission & drivetrain (27%), electrical (21%) and brakes (18%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2020 Chevrolet Trax have?
None: NHTSA has no safety recalls on record for it.
What gas mileage does the 2020 Chevrolet Trax get?
26 to 28 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2020 Chevrolet Trax safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
Does the 2020 Chevrolet Trax have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 27% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2020 Chevrolet Trax cost in fuel a year?
About $2300 to $2450 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2020 Chevrolet Trax have?
1.4L 4-cyl.
What Chevrolet Trax year is better than the 2020?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2021, 2022 and 2020.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works