2024 Chevrolet TRAX

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Avoid This Year

Quick Summary

The 2024 Chevrolet TRAX has 212 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 2.6x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is electrical problems (26% of all complaints), specifically: the vehicle driver side window intermittently does not function.. ⚠️ 10 fire reports filed.

10 fire reports 4 crash reports 6 injuries

212

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

2.6x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

ELECTRICAL

56 complaints

26%

• The vehicle Driver Side window intermittently does not function.
• My dash screen went blank several times.
• Driver side power window does not work intermittently

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 2 fire reports

“The vehicle Driver Side window intermittently does not function.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ENGINE

49 complaints

23%

• This vehicle is programmed to shut off, if the driver leaves the vehicle with the key fob, after 15 minutes. This is very dangerous. I left my pet in the car, in the Florida sun, with the air conditioner running, while I stepped into a store briefly. When I got back to the car, I was surprised to
• The contact owned a 2024 Chevrolet Trax. The contact stated that while her son was driving at approximately 45 MPH, he observed smoke emanating from the engine compartment. The contact stated that as her son attempted to steer the vehicle off of the highway, the vehicle caught fire. The fire departm
• I was driving the car on a highway and there was a small muffled boom sound under the hood. The “low oil pressure light” came on simultaneous to the sound and the car suddenly lost power. I managed to put on brakes and pull to the shoulder of a very busy highway with semi trucks passing closely by.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 5 fire reports💥 1 crashes

“This vehicle is programmed to shut off, if the driver leaves the vehicle with the key fob, after 15 minutes. This is very dangerous. I left my pet in the car, in the Florida sun, with the air conditioner running, while I stepped into a store briefly. When I got back to the car, I was surprised to”

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

24 complaints

11%

• The vehicle Driver Side window intermittently does not function.
• This vehicle is programmed to shut off, if the driver leaves the vehicle with the key fob, after 15 minutes. This is very dangerous. I left my pet in the car, in the Florida sun, with the air conditioner running, while I stepped into a store briefly. When I got back to the car, I was surprised to
• I have had the car for two weeks and now the driver side window has completely stopped working. I can’t roll the window up or down.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 2 fire reports

“The vehicle Driver Side window intermittently does not function.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

LIGHTING

17 complaints

• My dash screen went blank several times.
• Auto headlights turn headlights ON in sunshine. Then OFF in daytime shade. (when driving down a tree lined road, lights come on when not under tree shade, then off with every tree shade, gives the appearance I am "flashing" my headlights, same thing with underpasses, etc. Lights work properly at
• My day light running lights and headlights flicker on and off in the middle of the day , on sunny days. All I can do is turn them off.This is a regular problem {24-7}

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“My dash screen went blank several times.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

VISIBILITY

12 complaints

• The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Trax. The contact stated that while activating the air conditioner, the front windshield fogged up impairing his vision. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that there was an excessive amount of condensation while activating
• The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Trax. The contact stated that the windows of the vehicle failed to roll down intermittently. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times. The dealer lubricated the windows tract; however, the failure persisted. The vehic
• Since purchasing the car brand new, the wipers have stopped working mid snowstorm, one time in March and another in April here in Colorado. I have had to take the vehicle in 2x to the dealership and waste hours of my time.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Trax. The contact stated that while activating the air conditioner, the front windshield fogged up impairing his vision. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that there was an excessive amount of condensation while activating”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

LIGHTING(~50K mi)

$500

VISIBILITY(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 212 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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ELECTRICAL: The vehicle Driver Side window intermittently does not function.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ENGINE: This vehicle is programmed to shut off, if the driver leaves the vehicle with the key fob, after 15 minutes. This is very dangerous. I left my pet in the car, in the Florida sun, with the air conditioner running, while I stepped into a store briefly. When I got back to the car, I was surprised to
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: The vehicle Driver Side window intermittently does not function.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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LIGHTING: My dash screen went blank several times.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)