Chevrolet · Trax · 2024
2024 Chevrolet Trax
1
Recall
148
Complaints
4/5
Safety Rating
The 2024 Chevrolet Trax has 1 recall and 148 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Overall safety rating: 4 out of 5 stars. Most reported issue: engine (26 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Apr 28, 2026
Research Context
The 2024 Chevrolet Trax page works best as a research starting point. Complaint totals show how much owner-reported activity exists, while recalls and investigations help show whether any of that activity turned into formal safety action.
Because this is a newer-era vehicle page, it usually helps to compare this year against nearby model years before deciding whether a complaint pattern looks isolated or persistent. On this page, the most prominent complaint area is engine with 26 reported complaints.
Best Research Moves
- Use the complaint log to understand what owners were actually reporting instead of relying only on the raw complaint total.
- Review the recall section even if the total is smaller, because a limited number of recalls can still point to meaningful safety actions.
- This page is primarily a complaints-and-recalls research surface, so compare nearby model years before treating the complaint total as a standalone verdict.
Key Takeaways
- The 2024 Chevrolet Trax currently shows 1 NHTSA recall listed on this page and 148 owner-reported complaints.
- This page currently shows no linked NHTSA investigations.
- This page reflects complaint volume, recall history, and NHTSA test data, but it does not diagnose causes or rank reliability by itself.
- Safety data currently shows 4/5 overall NHTSA safety rating.
- The most frequently reported complaint categories on this page are engine (26), electrical system (25), unknown or other (16).
- Vehicle
- 2024 Chevrolet Trax
- Recalls
- 1
- Complaints
- 148
- Safety Rating
- 4/5
How to Interpret This Page
This page combines three types of NHTSA data: recall campaigns (official manufacturer or government actions), owner complaints (unverified consumer reports), and crash test ratings (where available). A vehicle with many complaints is not necessarily less reliable — complaint volume correlates with sales volume and vehicle age. Recalls indicate identified defects, not overall quality. To compare this model year with others, use the year navigation in the sidebar or return to the model overview page.
If you are researching a used vehicle, start with the complaint categories, compare them against the recall list, and then check nearby model years to see whether the same issue profile repeats. That usually produces a better buying or research signal than treating the raw complaint total as a standalone safety ranking.
NHTSA Crash Test Performance
Frontal Crash Test
Side Crash Test
Overall Frontal Rating
Driver and Passenger Assessment
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Overall Side Rating
Side Barrier and Side Pole Tests
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Rollover Resistance
15.5% rollover risk in single-vehicle crash
Safety Features
ESC: StandardForward Collision Warning: StandardLane Departure Warning: Standard
Recall Notices
NHTSANHTSA ID: 23V744000November 06, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
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.
Remedy Status
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.
Owner Complaints
148 totalPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Apr 16, 2026
On 4 seperate occasions, my vehicle has completely shut off in the middle of the road. 3 times this has happened while traveling on the interstate. Every time with my 6 year old son in the car. The steering wheel locks up when it happens and you have to use all of your strength t...
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 13, 2026
The instrument cluster is blacking out again. There was a recall for this issue previously. While driving the instrument cluster along with the radio will go out for a period of time. It happening frequently
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Apr 7, 2026
To Whom It May Concern, I am submitting this formal complaint regarding a malfunction in the air conditioning system of my 2024 Chevrolet Trax. Specifically, the evaporator and/or condenser has failed, resulting in inadequate cooling performance and potential system leakage. This...
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ENGINE
Mar 27, 2026
I was driving home I got a message on my dash about engine pressure and then heard a loud boom, pulled off on the shoulder called a tow and the guy used to be a mechanic, he stated there was a hole in my engine and that it looked like a rod broke off and shot through the engine, ...
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Mar 26, 2026
Digital Dash went Black when I started my vehicle, remained black even when I turned off the vehicle and restarted.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 22, 2026
On March 22, 2026, I was driving at approximately 45 mph, and my daughter was in the passenger seat, trying to connect her music to the car radio and the instrument panel (dashboard) screens went completely blank. For several seconds, I had not readings from the dashboard lightin...
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ENGINE
Mar 7, 2026
It was about [XXX] {XXX} I was driving about seventy five miles an hour down [XXX] heading north to milwaukee, and there was a loud bang, and it seemed like the car went in reverse. And then it just stopped right on the road.I had to get off of the road.I and it said there was t...
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ENGINE
Mar 3, 2026
17k miles, head a loud pop sound, engine light came and all the oil and coolant was on the ground, engine was smoking. Had the vehicle towed and was told by the service department the connecting Rod failed which caused the catastrophic engine failure. According to the service d...
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Mar 2, 2026
My 2024 Chevy Trax’s engine (1.2L turbocharged I3 engine) went out while driving on the expressway (about 70mph) in the middle to left lane. I had to come to a complete stop and safely and immediately get my car on the left shoulder without injuring myself or others around me. My...
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POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
FIREFeb 26, 2026
I was driving down the highway going with the flow of traffic and my car caught fire. I was told by the mechanic that “the turbo line combusted and put a hole in the engine” I’ve also been told “oil got on the turbo belt and caught fire” I’ve also been told “the software recall a...
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many recalls does the 2024 Chevrolet Trax have?
The 2024 Chevrolet Trax has 1 recall recorded by NHTSA.
How many complaints have been filed for the 2024 Chevrolet Trax?
NHTSA has received 148 owner-reported complaints for the 2024 Chevrolet Trax.
What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2024 Chevrolet Trax?
The 2024 Chevrolet Trax received an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars from NHTSA.
What are the most common problems with the 2024 Chevrolet Trax?
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2024 Chevrolet Trax are engine (26 reports), electrical system (25 reports), unknown or other (16 reports).
Does the 2024 Chevrolet Trax have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA has 1 recall on record for the 2024 Chevrolet Trax. Scroll up to review the published recall summaries, consequences, and remedies. To check for unrepaired recalls on your specific vehicle, use your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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