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2025 Chevrolet Trax Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Avoid

Complaint Index

91/100

#2 most-complained of 12 Trax years

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

The 2025 Chevrolet Trax has a Complaint Index of 91 and ranks 2nd-worst among 12 model years, earning an Avoid verdict. Electrical System complaints lead with 30 reports (35% share), and NHTSA lists 1 recall for a rearview camera display issue.

Complaints
86
Recalls
1
Crashes / fires
10 / 4
Injuries / deaths
14 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
4 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
29.5
28 city / 31.5 hwy

Top 2025 Chevy Trax problems

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

  1. Electrical System30 (35%)
  2. Other21 (24%)
  3. Engine17 (20%)
  4. Collision Avoidance & Cameras13 (15%)
  5. Airbags7 (8%)
  6. Fuel System7 (8%)
  7. Lane Departure6 (7%)
  8. Structure & Body5 (6%)
  9. Transmission & Powertrain5 (6%)
  10. Visibility & Wipers5 (6%)

What owners report

  • Owners report the engine compartment producing smoke and then catching fire shortly after the vehicle is parked and turned off.
  • Some drivers describe unintended acceleration after braking at low speed, with no warning light illuminated.
  • Several owners say the forward collision or lane-keep steering system pulled the vehicle onto the shoulder or into a ditch during a turn.
  • Airbags reportedly failed to deploy in multiple crashes, including rear-end and frontal collisions, despite OnStar alerts indicating deployment.
  • Owners describe the brake pedal sinking to the floorboard without stopping the vehicle on a decline.
  • Check engine lights reportedly stayed on before smoke and fire developed under the hood.
2025 Chevrolet Trax complaints: complaints filed per month12Jun 2024Dec 2024Apr 2025Aug 2025Dec 2025Apr 2026Aug 2026
127 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2024 to Sep 2026; peak Nov 2025 (12).

2025 Chevrolet Trax recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 26V539000Aug 20, 2026Collision Avoidance & Cameras306,511 vehicles

    Back over prevention: sensing system: camera

    General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2024-2025 Buick Envista, 2024-2026 Buick Encore GX, Chevrolet Trailblazer, and 2025 Chevrolet Trax vehicles. The rearview camera screen may display a distorted or blank image.

    Risk: A rearview image that does not display correctly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera, if necessary, free of charge. Letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed September 17, 2026. Another letter will be mailed once the parts are available. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is A262554900. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 20, 2026.

2025 Chevrolet Trax fuel economy and fuel cost

City
28 MPG
Highway
31.5 MPG
Combined
29.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$2,200
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Gasoline or E85
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2025 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
2022Best189026.5
2024Avoid100169130
2025Avoid9186129.5

All Chevrolet Trax years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2025 Chevrolet Trax reliable?
NHTSA data gives the 2025 Trax a Complaint Index of 91, the 2nd-worst of 12 model years tracked, so it carries an Avoid verdict relative to other Trax years.
What is the biggest problem with the 2025 Chevrolet Trax?
Electrical System complaints are the largest category, with 30 complaints making up 35% of all reports, including some fires.
Does the 2025 Chevrolet Trax have a recall?
Yes, NHTSA lists 1 recall (campaign 26V539000) for a rearview camera that may show a distorted or blank image; it is not a do-not-drive recall.
How does the 2025 Trax compare to other years?
With a Complaint Index of 91 and rank 2 of 12 years worst-first, the 2025 Trax is worse than most other Trax years, though the 2024 model has a higher index of 100.
What mileage do Trax problems typically show up at?
The median mileage at failure across this year's complaints is 6,000 miles, with the Electrical System issues appearing around a median of 22,000 miles.

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.