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2021 Chevrolet Trax Problems and Recalls

Owners filed 25 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Chevrolet Trax, most often about the electrical (40% of complaints). It is 9th of 11 Trax model years by number of complaints.

Complaints25
Recalls0
Crashes reported5
Fires reported1
Injuries reported4

Most common 2021 Chevrolet Trax problems

  1. Electrical

    10 complaints · 40%

    Parts named most often: instrument cluster/panel.

    The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Trax. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the AC unit was distributing hot air. The contact detected white smoke emerging from the engine compartment and the vehicle caught fire. The contact was able to pull over and exit the vehicle without injury. There were…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2023, at 7,800 miles
    The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Trax. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle and then driving at an undisclosed speed, the instrument cluster intermittently went blank. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2026, at 90,000 miles

  2. Engine

    7 complaints · 28%

    The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Trax. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the AC unit was distributing hot air. The contact detected white smoke emerging from the engine compartment and the vehicle caught fire. The contact was able to pull over and exit the vehicle without injury. There were…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2023, at 7,800 miles
    The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Trax. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, while the roads were clear, dry, and the weather was good, the engine seized, and the vehicle lost motive power and decelerated to 55 MPH. The contact pulled over to the side of the road, and the brake pedal was depressed; however…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2026, at 68,000 miles

  3. Brakes

    6 complaints · 24%

    Parts named most often: pedals and linkages.

    The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Trax. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed and became stuck. The contact had to manually retract the brake pedal. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with brake positioner failure. The contact was informed that…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2023, at 42,681 miles
    The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Trax. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, while the roads were clear, dry, and the weather was good, the engine seized, and the vehicle lost motive power and decelerated to 55 MPH. The contact pulled over to the side of the road, and the brake pedal was depressed; however…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2026, at 68,000 miles

  4. Air bags

    3 complaints · 12%

    The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Trax. The contact stated that while stopped at a stop light, another vehicle rear-ended the vehicle. The contact stated that both the driver and passenger seat belts failed to restrain both occupants. The air bags also failed to deploy upon impact. A police report was filed. The…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2024, at 70,000 miles
    The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Trax. While the contact's spouse was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was involved in a crash. While the driver was attempting to avoid striking a deer, the vehicle crashed into a barbed wire fence. The air bags did not deploy. In addition, the contact stated that the…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2026, at 101,000 miles

  5. Other or unspecified

    3 complaints · 12%

  6. Transmission

    3 complaints · 12%

Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

2021 Chevrolet Trax recalls

NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.

Questions about the 2021 Chevrolet Trax

What are the most common problems with the 2021 Chevrolet Trax?
By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (10 complaints); engine (7 complaints); brakes (6 complaints).
How many recalls does the 2021 Chevrolet Trax have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2021 Chevrolet Trax. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
Is the 2021 a bad year for the Chevrolet Trax?
It is 9th of 11 Trax model years by number of complaints, with 25 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.

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