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2013 Chevrolet Trax Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

No verdict

Complaint Index

0/100

#12 most-complained of 12 Trax years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

NHTSA lists 0 complaints for the 2013 Chevrolet Trax, a complaint index of 0, and just 1 recall covering the radio system. Among 12 model years, 2013 ranks 12th out of 12 for reported problems, making it one of the better years for this model.

Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
—

Top 2013 Chevy Trax problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

No component data.

2013 Chevrolet Trax recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 16V257000Apr 28, 2016Electrical System317,572 vehicles

    Electrical system:software

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Chevrolet Sonic and Trax vehicles and 2013-2015 Chevrolet Spark vehicles equipped with a Bring Your Own Media radio. The affected radios may fail to provide an audible warning chime when the driver, after turning off the ignition and leaving the key in the cylinder, waits 10 minutes or longer to open the door. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114 "Theft Protection."

    Risk: Without audible indicators, the driver may leave the key in the ignition, increasing the risk of theft.

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 17130.

2013 compared with other Trax years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100201320142015201620172018201920202021202220242025
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2013No verdict001—
2014No verdict902—
2015Caution5596728

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2013 Chevrolet Trax reliable?
NHTSA data shows 0 complaints and a complaint index of 0 for the 2013 Trax, and it ranks 12th out of 12 model years for reported problems, the lowest complaint volume in the lineup.
Does the 2013 Chevrolet Trax have any recalls?
Yes, one recall (campaign 16V257000) covers a Bring Your Own Media radio that may fail to provide certain functions on 2013-2016 Trax and other GM models; GM updates the radio software free of charge.
What year Chevrolet Trax should I avoid?
Based on NHTSA complaint index data, 2019, 2024, and 2025 are listed as Avoid years, while 2013 has a complaint index of 0 and is not a year to avoid.
How does the 2013 Trax compare to later years like the 2019 or 2024?
The 2019 Trax has a complaint index of 82 and the 2024 Trax has an index of 100, both far higher than the 2013 Trax's index of 0.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.