2020 Chevrolet Trax Problems, Recalls & Reliability

155 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2020 Chevrolet Trax, alongside 0 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 66/100 on the trouble index — a below-average year for this model. Electrical leads the reports.

155Complaints
66/100Trouble index
0Recalls

Below average

Where 2020 sits among all Trax years

Darker = quieter yearsBrighter amber = more trouble

What owners report

Electrical 28 complaints (18%)
“Repeatedly disply reduce engine warning, , stabiliTrak / traction warnings, loss of power while driving, and dashing board goes dark.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2020 Trax
Engine 22 complaints (14%)
Other 18 complaints (12%)
Transmission & drivetrain 15 complaints (10%)
Brakes & stability 12 complaints (8%)
Fuel system 11 complaints (7%)

Recalls

No recall campaigns on file for the 2020 Chevrolet Trax.

Technical service bulletins

610 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on engine and electrical — are on file for the 2020 Chevrolet Trax. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.

See the 2020 Trax TSB list →

Complaint history for this model year

When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.

2020peak 40 in 20252026

Questions buyers ask

Is the 2020 Chevrolet Trax reliable?

The 2020 Chevrolet Trax drew 155 complaints in federal safety records — a below-average year for this model. Its trouble index is 66/100, scored against the model's worst year (2024).

What are the most common 2020 Chevrolet Trax problems?

The top reported problems for the 2020 Chevrolet Trax are electrical (28 complaints), engine (22), and other (18).

Does the 2020 Chevrolet Trax have recalls?

No recall campaigns are on file for the 2020 Chevrolet Trax. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check the VIN before buying.

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Data updated 2026-08-20 from NHTSA's public records

Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.