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2020 Chevrolet Trax problems, recalls and owner complaints
What the 2020 Chevrolet Trax has been recalled for and what owners report, from official government data. Updated October 25, 2026.
- 0safety recalls
- 98owner complaints
- 5crash reports
- 2fire reports
- 5injuries reported
98 complaints, against an average of 89 for the other 10 Chevrolet Trax model years.
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What goes wrong with the 2020 Chevrolet Trax?
The components named most often in the 98 owner complaints. One complaint can name several, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
What symptoms do 2020 Chevrolet Trax owners describe?
Found by reading the text of all 98 owner complaints. Tap a symptom for the answer, a real owner quote and any related recall.
- Why is the check engine light on in my 2020 Chevrolet Trax?10 owners · 10.2%
- Why does my 2020 Chevrolet Trax overheat?10 owners · 10.2%
- Why does my 2020 Chevrolet Trax stall, lose power or shut off while driving?7 owners · 7.1%
- Why does the seat belt not latch or retract properly in my 2020 Chevrolet Trax?4 owners · 4.1%
- Why does my 2020 Chevrolet Trax idle rough, misfire or hesitate?3 owners · 3.1%
- Why does the infotainment screen freeze, reboot or go black in my 2020 Chevrolet Trax?3 owners · 3.1%
- Why are the ABS and stability control lights on in my 2020 Chevrolet Trax?3 owners · 3.1%
Has the 2020 Chevrolet Trax been recalled?
NHTSA lists no safety recalls for the 2020 Chevrolet Trax as of October 25, 2026. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check your VIN before you rely on this.
What do 2020 Chevrolet Trax owners report?
12 of the 98 complaints, the most recent for the most-reported components, as the owners wrote them. NHTSA removes names and VINs; long reports are trimmed. CarHooq has not verified individual claims.
Radiator, ta 80k Miles the seal broke and causing a coolant leak, upon looking at forums related to my car there are NUMEROUS complaints, my safety was at risk because my car could've overheated and shutdown when traveling and caused a major accident. The Trax is known for this issue, yet no recalls or anything. There was no accident associated with this but I am truly hoping someone gets ahold of Chevy/GM about this issue
The car gets overheated. I spent lots of money and still have the same problems
The exterior lighting system failed due to a severely eroded rear license plate wiring harness and a damaged, melted electrical connector piece, causing the connected lamp assembly (GM Part 13502178) to fail 7 separate times. Total failure of the rear illumination reduces nighttime vehicle visibility to other motorists, increasing rear-end collision risks. Furthermore, the eroded, melted harness creates an un-fused short circuit risk, posing an ongoing thermal/fire hazard inside the rear bumper. The failure loop was officially reproduced and confirmed by Hertrich Chevrolet on September 29th…
I purchased a vehicle from GM Murfreesboro. I didn’t know this at the time of purchase, they sold me a used vehicle with a different vin number registered to a gray trax. [XXX] has been part of this scam. How safe is my vehicle? They sold us the car in the dark. Paid full price. I checked my vin number and it pulled up a gray trax with different features. The door didn’t close, gas tank does sense appropriately, the seal on the car is broken, the front windshield has suction cup marks on the inside and freezes with ice inside the windshield. I’ve purchased other cars from them. They probably…
My 2020 Chevrolet Trax has experienced recurring brake problems for approximately two years. The issue involves the brake pedal becoming unusually resistant and the vehicle failing to brake normally when I apply the pedal. The vehicle and affected components are available for inspection. My first known documented occurrence was August 21, 2024, one day after I picked up the vehicle from AutoNation Chevrolet. I had dropped it off July 29, 2024, and picked it up August 20, 2024, after it was diagnosed and repaired for reduced-power issues, including shaking while driving. On August 21, 2024, I…
CRITICAL SAFETY INCIDENT / LIFE-THREATENING VEHICLE FIRE HAZARD. On January 2, 2026, I purchased a 2020 Chevrolet Trax. Within less than five months, while driving in active traffic, the vehicle suffered a sudden, catastrophic powertrain failure. The vehicle completely lost all acceleration, leaving me trapped and stranded in a highly dangerous roadway position. Immediately following the power failure, the engine bay filled with heavy smoke and began severely overheating. The vehicle came within moments of bursting into a full thermal engine fire. This vehicle was a rolling death trap that…
There are vertical splits from the sidewall seam to the tread line. Oil spurted out when I checked the tire pressure. Bubba is the person who put on the tires. +1 (386) 868-9696
My full complaint of the 2020 trax after buying brand new and only I as the owner and driver. Nov 2023- seat belts would not stay latched. We found out slamming on the breaks for a tractor trailer that flipped in front of us on 495. February 2024 - dash screen out, on and off as it wanted. February 2024- Heat and AC control not turning like they were super glued March 2024- dash screen out again complete black out April 2026- strut replacement @60,000 miles April 2026- water pump coolant leak April 2026- 3 serpentine belts in 3 days. I think that's all the consumer needs to be aware of, make a…
Digital Display & information screen goes black, you can't see anything at all. I had an issue with my Trax not to long after I purchased it had to take it back to dealership told service manager about it, nothing was done about the display. With the display out you couldn't read any warnings at all not even temperature and blown my engine. My Trax didn't have regular gages. The dealership had free lifetime powertrain warranty, now they don't want to put a new engine it.
I was driving my car and was at a stop sign and the vehicle started acting odd and it felt like it was lunging me forward. I was concerned that it was going to do it without my control and after that it almost sluggish and stalling until I could get it out of the intersection. Took it to a repair shop and the whole turbo unit needs to be replaced with 38,000 miles on it.
Repeatedly disply reduce engine warning, , stabiliTrak / traction warnings, loss of power while driving, and dashing board goes dark.
The manual parking brake system (hand lever) failed to adequately restrain the vehicle when fully engaged. The component is available for inspection upon request. My safety was put at risk because the vehicle failed to remain securely parked with the parking brake fully engaged. If parked on an incline, this defect creates a risk of the vehicle rolling and causing an accident. Additionally, a fully functional parking brake is a critical emergency braking backup system, which is compromised by this malfunction. I have not gotten to a dealer to get it checked yet. There was a warning light…
2020 Chevrolet Trax: questions owners ask
Is the 2020 Chevrolet Trax reliable?
NHTSA data alone cannot rate reliability, but it shows what owners reported. Owners filed 98 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Chevrolet Trax; the most common categories were electrical system (28, 28.6%), engine (23, 23.5%), power train (15, 15.3%). There are no safety recalls listed for this model year. 5 complaints mention a crash, 2 mention a fire, 5 injuries were reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Chevrolet Trax?
Across 98 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the categories mentioned most often are electrical system (28.6% of complaints), engine (23.5% of complaints), power train (15.3% of complaints), service brakes (12.2% of complaints), fuel/propulsion system (11.2% of complaints). One complaint can name several components.
Does the 2020 Chevrolet Trax have any recalls?
As of October 2026, NHTSA lists no safety recalls for the 2020 Chevrolet Trax. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Why is the check engine light on in my 2020 Chevrolet Trax?
10 of the 98 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2020 Chevrolet Trax (10.2%) describe the check engine light coming on. One owner wrote: "Since purchasing the vehicle brand new, the transmission went out at 30,000 miles (mostly the accelerator components), the water pump, motor, and fuel pump all went out around 90,000 miles." (NHTSA complaint 11697049, November 2025). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Why does my 2020 Chevrolet Trax overheat?
10 of the 98 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2020 Chevrolet Trax (10.2%) describe the engine overheating or coolant loss. One owner wrote: "Radiator, ta 80k Miles the seal broke and causing a coolant leak, upon looking at forums related to my car there are NUMEROUS complaints, my safety was at risk because my car could've overheated and shutdown when traveling and caused a major accident." (NHTSA complaint 11770502, October 2026). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Why does my 2020 Chevrolet Trax stall, lose power or shut off while driving?
7 of the 98 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2020 Chevrolet Trax (7.1%) describe the engine stalling, losing power or shutting off while driving. One owner wrote: "I was driving my car and was at a stop sign and the vehicle started acting odd and it felt like it was lunging me forward." (NHTSA complaint 11719156, February 2026). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Why does the seat belt not latch or retract properly in my 2020 Chevrolet Trax?
4 of the 98 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2020 Chevrolet Trax (4.1%) describe seat belts not latching, retracting or locking. One owner wrote: "My full complaint of the 2020 trax after buying brand new and only I as the owner and driver. Nov 2023- seat belts would not stay latched. We found out slamming on the breaks for a tractor trailer that flipped in front of us on 495." (NHTSA complaint 11735568, May 2026). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Why does my 2020 Chevrolet Trax idle rough, misfire or hesitate?
3 of the 98 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2020 Chevrolet Trax (3.1%) describe rough idling, misfires or hesitation when accelerating. One owner wrote: "Vehicle hesitates upon accelerating. Have had it at dealership/ mechanics 4 times for the same problem without a solution. Has created numerous unsafe situations when it does not accelerate as expected when pulling out in traffic." (NHTSA complaint 11608366, August 2024). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Why does the infotainment screen freeze, reboot or go black in my 2020 Chevrolet Trax?
3 of the 98 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2020 Chevrolet Trax (3.1%) describe the infotainment or touch screen freezing, rebooting or going black. One owner wrote: "Digital Display & information screen goes black, you can't see anything at all. I had an issue with my Trax not to long after I purchased it had to take it back to dealership told service manager about it, nothing was done about the display." (NHTSA complaint 11726824, March 2026). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Why are the ABS and stability control lights on in my 2020 Chevrolet Trax?
3 of the 98 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2020 Chevrolet Trax (3.1%) describe ABS, traction or stability control warnings or faults. One owner wrote: "My 2020 Chevrolet Trax has experienced recurring brake problems for approximately two years. The issue involves the brake pedal becoming unusually resistant and the vehicle failing to brake normally when I apply the pedal." (NHTSA complaint 11756588, August 2026). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Check your own Trax
Counts are a starting point, not a verdict: popular models collect more complaints because more of them are on the road, and NHTSA does not verify individual reports. To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls (U.S.) or your registration at check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk (UK). Had a safety problem? Report it to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations and recalls.
Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation recall and complaint databases (public domain), retrieved October 25, 2026. Model year 2020 only.