The Lemon Index2024 Chevrolet Trax.
The 2024 Chevrolet Trax is so far better than average by owner complaints: 179 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 67, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about electrical, it has 1 recall, and it gets 30 mpg combined. The best Chevrolet Trax year is 2021.
Early read
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 179 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Chevrolet Trax year. 2024 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 2K to 38K miles on the car (37 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- electrical complaints mostly came at 1K–32K miles
Recalls 1
- electrical 2023
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.
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 429 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- This service bulletin provides information on Internal Engine Noise or Damage After Oil Filter…
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 Trailblazer SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Chevrolet Trailblazer SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Chevrolet Traverse SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Chevrolet Traverse SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2150 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 1.2L 3-cyl.
In owners' words
Complete Bluetooth failure. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto constantly disconnect. Has happened since driving off of the lot.
2024 Chevrolet Trax owner · NHTSA complaint 11675000
More owner reports
Automatic headlight keep flickering on and off. Found out because the green dash light kept flickering and two drivers asked if I was ok because I was flashing the light, but I was not.
NHTSA complaint 11597559
Digital Dash went Black when I started my vehicle, remained black even when I turned off the vehicle and restarted.
NHTSA complaint 11727192
Quick answers
Is the 2024 Chevrolet Trax reliable?
It's too early to be sure. So far it has drawn 1.5× fewer complaints than average per car sold, against other 2024 cars after the same time on the road (early Lemon Index 67; 100 is average). The best Chevrolet Trax year by this measure is 2021.
What are the most common 2024 Chevrolet Trax problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are electrical (37%), engine (29%) and lights (9%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2024 Chevrolet Trax have?
1 safety recall (latest: electrical). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2024 Chevrolet Trax get?
30 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2024 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.
At what mileage do 2024 Chevrolet Trax problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 2,800 and 38,700 miles. The middle report was at 20,000 miles, from 37 complaints.
Does the 2024 Chevrolet Trax have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 8% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2024 Chevrolet Trax cost in fuel a year?
About $2150 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2024 Chevrolet Trax have?
1.2L 3-cyl.
What Chevrolet Trax year is better than the 2024?
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