Chevrolet · Trax · 2026
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Recalls
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Complaints
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Not Rated
The 2026 Chevrolet Trax has no recalls and 4 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Most reported issue: steering,service brakes, hydraulic (1 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Apr 22, 2026
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The contact owns a 2026 Chevrolet Trax. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the message "Brake System Failure" was displayed. The contact turned off the vehicle, waited for a while, and then restarted the vehicle. After restarting the vehicle, the message "Steering System Not Engaged" was displayed. The contact turned off the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who informed the contact that 3 diagnostic codes were retrieved, indicating a braking system and steering failure. However, the third failure was not provided. The dealer stated that a software update might be needed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. A case was opened with the manufacturer. The failure mileage was approximately 156,000
I was driving 70MPH down the highway, electronics blacked out, when they finally came back, the check engine light came on. Got to dealership, had 18 codes, engine, transmission, and electronics issues. Car is two weeks old with 498 miles on it.
emission warning light and verified by on star diagnostic. Carried to Rick Hendricksn Gm dealer in Buford Ga. for a 7 day diagnostic and repair. I also could smell gasoline when the car was running and smell gasoline inside my garage when the car was parked..very strong odor. Dealership found it was a EVAP system leak. removed and replaced the filler neck . My vehicle had 650 miles on it when I started getting warning notices that would come and go.
While driving on the interstate vehicle begin to surge and lag with a check engine light appearing. Vehicle never became disabled but after reading it sounds like this a very known issue with Trax’s. Chevy app stated it was the emissions control system which is most common for purge valve failure. GM needs to issue a recall as the purges valve in every Trax is defective just like the did with earlier models.
The 2026 Chevrolet Trax has 0 recalls recorded by NHTSA.
NHTSA has received 4 owner-reported complaints for the 2026 Chevrolet Trax.
NHTSA has not published a safety rating for the 2026 Chevrolet Trax.
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2026 Chevrolet Trax are steering,service brakes, hydraulic (1 reports), power train,electrical system,engine (1 reports), unknown or other,fuel/propulsion system (1 reports).
NHTSA does not currently list any recalls on record for the 2026 Chevrolet Trax. To verify the status of your specific vehicle, check nhtsa.gov/recalls with your VIN.
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