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2020 Chevrolet Trax Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

Owners filed 15 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints on the 2020 Chevrolet Trax, 16% of its 94 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 30,000. NHTSA lists one crash tied to this area and no related recalls.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
15
16% of 94
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
30,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

  • Tires blow out or lose pressure suddenly while driving at highway speed, sometimes forcing a swap to the spare on the roadside.
  • Owners describe sidewalls developing vertical cracks or splits near the seam, with some tires leaking sealant when checked.
  • Front control arms and tie rod ends have needed replacement along with repeated alignments at low mileage, prompting one owner to question the strength of the front suspension and steering parts.
  • Steering feels loose, requiring the wheel to be turned further than expected before the vehicle responds when changing direction.
  • Stabilitrak and power steering warning lights appear alongside vehicle instability, though dealer diagnostics reportedly show no fault codes.

When 2020 Chevrolet Trax suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 20, 2021, latest Jul 3, 2026.

2020 Chevrolet Trax suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month4Mar 2021Jan 2023Aug 2023Feb 2024Sep 2025Jul 2026
15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2021 to Jul 2026; peak Jul 2026 (4).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2020 Chevrolet Trax

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Trax model year

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

  1. 20130 (0%)
  2. 20140 (0%)
  3. 20159 (9%)
  4. 20169 (8%)
  5. 201712 (11%)
  6. 201836 (36%)
  7. 201926 (19%)
  8. 202015 (16%)
  9. 20211 (4%)
  10. 20220 (0%)
  11. 20242 (1%)
  12. 20251 (1%)

Frequently asked questions

How many suspension, wheel, and tire complaints does the 2020 Chevrolet Trax have?
NHTSA lists 15 complaints in this area for the 2020 Trax, which is 16% of all 94 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2020 Chevrolet Trax suspension or tires?
No. NHTSA's data shows no related recalls tied to the Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints on the 2020 Trax.
At what mileage do 2020 Trax suspension or tire problems usually show up?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 30,000 miles.
Did any 2020 Trax suspension or tire complaints involve a crash?
Yes, NHTSA records one crash linked to Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints on the 2020 Trax, with no fires or injuries reported.

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.