2021 Chevrolet Trax Problems, Recalls & Reliability

38 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2021 Chevrolet Trax, alongside 0 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 24/100 on the trouble index — a middle-of-the-pack year for this model.

38Complaints
24/100Trouble index
0Recalls

Typical

Where 2021 sits among all Trax years

Darker = quieter yearsBrighter amber = more trouble

What owners report

Electrical 8 complaints (21%)
Engine 7 complaints (18%)
Brakes & stability 6 complaints (16%)
Other 4 complaints (11%)
Airbags 3 complaints (8%)
Transmission & drivetrain 3 complaints (8%)

Recalls

No recall campaigns on file for the 2021 Chevrolet Trax.

Technical service bulletins

521 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on engine and electrical — are on file for the 2021 Chevrolet Trax. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.

See the 2021 Trax TSB list →

Complaint history for this model year

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

2021peak 12 in 20262026

Questions buyers ask

Is the 2021 Chevrolet Trax reliable?

The 2021 Chevrolet Trax drew 38 complaints in federal safety records — a middle-of-the-pack year for this model. Its trouble index is 24/100, scored against the model's worst year (2024).

What are the most common 2021 Chevrolet Trax problems?

The top reported problems for the 2021 Chevrolet Trax are electrical (8 complaints), engine (7), and brakes & stability (6).

Does the 2021 Chevrolet Trax have recalls?

No recall campaigns are on file for the 2021 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.