The best and worst Chevrolet Trax years, by the numbers
Short answer: among Chevrolet Traxs old enough to judge (2015–2022), the 2020–2022 have the fewest owner complaints per 10,000 sold. No year stands out as having far more complaints than the rest.
We counted every owner complaint filed with the federal government (NHTSA) for each model year and divided by how many were sold that year, so a year that sold more doesn’t look worse just for being popular. Years newer than 2022 are shown but not ranked — they haven’t been on the road long enough. How this is calculated.
Years with the fewest complaints
2020 Chevrolet Trax · 8.8 per 10,000 sold (0.8× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported, even so: Body control and other modules, typically around 59,000 miles.
2021 Chevrolet Trax · 5.6 per 10,000 sold (0.5× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported, even so: Master cylinder and booster, typically around 42,681 miles.
2022 Chevrolet Trax · 3.4 per 10,000 sold (0.3× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported, even so: Injectors and high-pressure fuel system.
Every year: complaints per 10,000 sold
Typical Chevrolet Trax year: 11.3 per 10,000 sold.
Complaints are counted once each, even when an owner lists several parts. Sales are US units sold in the calendar year, a close stand-in for the model year.
Common questions
What is the worst year for the Chevrolet Trax?
No Chevrolet Trax year from 2015–2022 has far more complaints per 10,000 sold than the rest.
What is the best year for the Chevrolet Trax?
The 2022 has the fewest owner complaints per 10,000 sold among Chevrolet Traxs from 2015–2022: 3.4, against 11.3 for a typical year. The 2020–2021 are also well below typical.
Why aren't the newest Chevrolet Trax years ranked?
The 2024–2026 haven't been on the road long enough. Newer cars have fewer complaints mainly because they're newer, so ranking them would flatter them.
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Source: NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; US sales from public industry figures. Complaints are self-reported and not independently verified. This is not an inspection and not a recommendation to buy or avoid any vehicle.