How common are electrical problems on the 2020 Chevrolet Trax?

NHTSA lists 26 Electrical System complaints for the 2020 Trax, which is 28% of the 94 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2020 Chevrolet Trax electrical system?

No. The data shows no related recalls tied to this Electrical System problem area for the 2020 Trax.

At what mileage do electrical failures usually happen on the 2020 Trax?

The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2020 Trax is 45,000 miles.

What electrical symptoms do 2020 Trax owners report most?

Owners most often describe the instrument cluster or radio screen going black, flickering, or freezing while driving.

Are the electrical complaints tied to any crashes?

NHTSA data shows one crash associated with complaints in this problem area for the 2020 Trax, and no fires or injuries.

2020 Chevrolet Trax Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 26 Electrical System complaints for the 2020 Chevrolet Trax, 28% of its 94 total complaints for the year. Owners mostly report instrument cluster blackouts and radio screen failures, with one crash and no fires. No related recall exists for this problem.

Electrical System complaints: 26; 28% of 94
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 45,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Instrument cluster or driver information display intermittently blacks out, goes garbled, or shows all white dots while driving.
Radio screen goes black and stops responding to buttons, sometimes staying on and unable to shut off.
Dashboard lights flicker on and off, sometimes accompanied by the radio or backup camera failing to power on afterward.
A wiring or fuse box failure was linked by one owner to unexpected brake lockup at highway speed.
Seat belt reportedly unlatched during braking while the dash display was malfunctioning, raising a separate safety concern.

When 2020 Chevrolet Trax electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 29, 2020, latest Aug 12, 2026.

26 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2020 to Aug 2026; peak Sep 2022 (2).

Electrical System recalls for the 2020 Chevrolet Trax

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Trax model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20130 (0%)
20140 (0%)
201523 (24%)
201622 (19%)
201726 (23%)
201818 (18%)
201925 (19%)
202026 (28%)
20219 (38%)
20221 (11%)
202473 (43%)
202530 (35%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are electrical problems on the 2020 Chevrolet Trax?: NHTSA lists 26 Electrical System complaints for the 2020 Trax, which is 28% of the 94 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2020 Chevrolet Trax electrical system?: No. The data shows no related recalls tied to this Electrical System problem area for the 2020 Trax.
At what mileage do electrical failures usually happen on the 2020 Trax?: The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2020 Trax is 45,000 miles.
What electrical symptoms do 2020 Trax owners report most?: Owners most often describe the instrument cluster or radio screen going black, flickering, or freezing while driving.
Are the electrical complaints tied to any crashes?: NHTSA data shows one crash associated with complaints in this problem area for the 2020 Trax, and no fires or injuries.