How common are transmission problems in the 2020 Chevrolet Trax?

NHTSA shows 15 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2020 Trax, making up 16% of the 94 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2020 Chevrolet Trax transmission?

No. NHTSA lists no related recalls tied to the Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2020 Trax.

At what mileage do 2020 Trax transmission problems usually appear?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 17,000 miles.

What kind of transmission issues do 2020 Trax owners report?

Owners describe unexpected shifts to neutral, slipping and shuddering, hesitation to accelerate, jerking at speed, and rolling backward on hills.

Did any 2020 Trax transmission complaints involve crashes or fires?

NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 0 injuries tied to this problem area, but 1 fire was reported among the sample complaints.

2020 Chevrolet Trax Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 15 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2020 Chevrolet Trax, 16% of its 94 total complaints. Median mileage at failure is 17,000 miles, with no related recalls filed, though one complaint reported a fire.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 15; 16% of 94
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 17,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Owners report the transmission shifting unexpectedly from drive to neutral or slamming back into gear without warning lights.
Several drivers describe the transmission slipping, shuddering, or jerking while accelerating or maintaining speed.
Some owners say the vehicle hesitates or fails to accelerate, especially going uphill or with the air conditioner running.
A few complaints describe a bump or jerk when taking off from a stop, along with the vehicle rolling backward on hills despite hill assist.
One owner reported the transmission hesitating to shift combined with jerking at highway speeds strong enough to lock the seatbelt.
One complaint describes a sudden, complete loss of acceleration in traffic linked to a powertrain failure and a fire.

When 2020 Chevrolet Trax transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 24, 2020, latest Jul 15, 2026.

15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2020 to Jul 2026; peak Sep 2022 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2020 Chevrolet Trax

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Trax model year

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

20130 (0%)
20140 (0%)
201518 (19%)
201613 (11%)
201710 (9%)
201811 (11%)
201911 (8%)
202015 (16%)
20213 (13%)
20221 (11%)
202411 (7%)
20255 (6%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are transmission problems in the 2020 Chevrolet Trax?: NHTSA shows 15 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2020 Trax, making up 16% of the 94 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2020 Chevrolet Trax transmission?: No. NHTSA lists no related recalls tied to the Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2020 Trax.
At what mileage do 2020 Trax transmission problems usually appear?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 17,000 miles.
What kind of transmission issues do 2020 Trax owners report?: Owners describe unexpected shifts to neutral, slipping and shuddering, hesitation to accelerate, jerking at speed, and rolling backward on hills.
Did any 2020 Trax transmission complaints involve crashes or fires?: NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 0 injuries tied to this problem area, but 1 fire was reported among the sample complaints.