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US recalls (0)
No US recalls found for the 2021 Chevrolet Trax.
Owner complaints (25)
Owners filed 25 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Chevrolet Trax (5 crashes, 1 fires, 4 injuries reported). Among 11 model years of this model, it ranks #9 for the most complaints (median 99).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 10 | |
| Engine | 6 | |
| Service brakes | 4 | |
| Air bags | 3 | |
| Unknown or other | 3 | |
| Power train | 3 | |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 2 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2021 Chevrolet Trax.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Chevrolet Trax SUV AWD | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2021 Chevrolet Trax SUV FWD | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2021 Chevrolet Trax version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trax AWD 1.4 L Automatic (S6) | 24 | 29 | 26 | $2,600 |
| Trax AWD 1.4 L Automatic (S6) | 23 | 30 | 26 | $2,600 |
| Trax FWD 1.4 L Automatic (S6) | 26 | 31 | 28 | $2,400 |
| Trax FWD 1.4 L Automatic (S6) | 24 | 32 | 27 | $2,500 |
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada). Recalls updated 2026-10-30.