2020 Chevrolet Trax engine problems
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2020 Chevrolet Trax — 23% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“CRITICAL SAFETY INCIDENT / LIFE-THREATENING VEHICLE FIRE HAZARD. On January 2, 2026, I purchased a 2020 Chevrolet Trax. Within less than five months, while driving in active traffic, the vehicle suffered a sudden, catastrophic powertrain failure. The vehicle completely lost all acceleration…”
filed Jul 15, 2026
“My full complaint of the 2020 trax after buying brand new and only I as the owner and driver. Nov 2023- seat belts would not stay latched. We found out slamming on the breaks for a tractor trailer that flipped in front of us on 495. February 2024 - dash screen out, on and off as it wanted. February…”
filed May 4, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Trax years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Trax | 14 | 18% |
| 2024 Trax | 46 | 28% |
| 2021 Trax | 6 | 26% |
| 2019 Trax | 34 | 26% |
| 2018 Trax | 28 | 28% |
| 2017 Trax | 41 | 37% |
| 2016 Trax | 42 | 36% |
| 2015 Trax | 22 | 23% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2020 Chevrolet Trax
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.