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2024 Chevrolet Trax Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 179 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Chevrolet Trax, most often about the electrical (37% of complaints, typically around 14,000 miles). It is the most complained-about Trax model year since 2000 and has 1 recall.
Most common 2024 Chevrolet Trax problems
Electrical
66 complaints · 37%Half of these problems showed up before 14,000 miles. Parts named most often: instrument cluster/panel.
The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Trax. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the instrument panel and head unit went black and failed to illuminate for two hours. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 11,190.
The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Trax. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact became aware that the instrument panel was inoperable. The contact stated that the rearview camera randomly turned on while driving. The contact also became aware that the instrument panel would turn off…
Engine
58 complaints · 32%Half of these problems showed up before 24,500 miles.
The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Trax. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact pulled over safely and was able to restart the vehicle and continued driving. While driving and making a turn, the vehicle turned off. The vehicle was restarted. The contact stated that while…
The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Trax. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 - 50 MPH, the message that an update was needed was displayed. The contact selected to complete the update later; however, the computer system continued to perform the update, causing all indicators, screens, and displays to…
Other or unspecified
24 complaints · 13%Lights
17 complaints · 10%Transmission
15 complaints · 8%The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Trax. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was jerking while depressing the accelerator pedal. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact also stated that while driving at various speeds, the instrument panel intermittently went blank. The…
Driver assistance
14 complaints · 8%Parts named most often: assist, warnings, adaptive cruise control, blind spot detection.
The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Trax. The contact stated that the instrument cluster was flickering. The contact stated that the forward collision avoidance system engaged without any objects nearby. While at a stop, the automatic stop/start feature became inoperable. The vehicle was turned off with the key outside…
The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Trax. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the passenger's side mirror blind spot detection system failed to operate. The message "side detection temporarily unavailable" was displayed. A dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the failure had occurred on several…
Brakes
12 complaints · 7%The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Trax. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the brakes became inoperable. The braking system failure message was displayed. The vehicle failed to exceed 42 MPH. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where the codes were cleared, and the electrical system was updated. The…
The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Trax. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the brakes failed to respond as needed. The contact also stated that while attempting to open the doors, the contact heard an abnormal sound, and the radio was independently activated. The vehicle was driven to the dealer, and it was…
Visibility and wipers
12 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 10,000 miles. Parts named most often: defroster/defogger/hvac system, power window devices and controls.
The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Trax. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, she became aware that the computer was not working properly, since the welcome message displayed on the instrument panel had seized for several minutes. The contact was aware that the failure was related to an unknown recall.…
The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Trax. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for the windshield wiper blades to be replaced. The contact stated that the mechanic was unable to find aftermarket wiper blades to fit the wiper blade arms due to the design of the wiper blade arm…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2024 Chevrolet Trax recalls
Electrical: instrument cluster/panel
Risk: A blank instrument panel will not show critical information, such as vehicle speed and warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: The vcu software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed december 4, 2023. Owners may contact buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. Gm's number for this recall is a232424320.
Full defect summary
General motors, llc (gm) is recalling certain 2024 buick encore gx, envista, and chevrolet trax vehicles. 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 franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2024 Chevrolet Trax
- What are the most common problems with the 2024 Chevrolet Trax?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (66 complaints, typically around 14,000 miles); engine (58 complaints, typically around 24,500 miles); other or unspecified (24 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2024 Chevrolet Trax have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from November 6, 2023 (electrical). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2024 a bad year for the Chevrolet Trax?
- It is the most complained-about Trax model year since 2000, with 179 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.