2020 Chevrolet Trax fuel/propulsion system problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2020 Chevrolet Trax — 12% 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.
Fuel/propulsion System problems in other Trax years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Trax | 7 | 9% |
| 2024 Trax | 3 | 2% |
| 2021 Trax | 2 | 9% |
| 2019 Trax | 8 | 6% |
| 2018 Trax | 3 | 3% |
| 2017 Trax | 8 | 7% |
| 2016 Trax | 7 | 6% |
| 2015 Trax | 5 | 5% |
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.