2021 Chevrolet Trax Recalls and Problems
NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 26 owner complaints for the 2021 Chevrolet Trax.
Most-described problem: smoke or a burning smell (5 complaints, 19%). Most-reported area: electrical system (11 complaints, 42%).
Fewer complaints than a typical Trax year
The 2021 drew 7 owner complaints in its first three years, against about 32 for a typical Trax year. It is not picked as a best year: it is next to a partial model year with few sold.
No Trax year stands out enough to avoid. Based on owner complaints, not adjusted for sales.
The Trax went on sale in the US for the 2015 model year.
0 safety recalls for the 2021 Chevrolet Trax
NHTSA lists no safety recalls for the 2021 Chevrolet Trax in its recall file dated Nov 12, 2026. Recalls can still be issued later, so check your VIN from time to time.
NHTSA investigations
NHTSA's investigations file, dated Nov 12, 2026, lists no investigations for the 2021 Chevrolet Trax.
What owners report
Owners have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Trax. Below, they are sorted by the problems owners describe and by the areas NHTSA files them under. NHTSA does not verify complaints.
Problems owners describe
Counted from the complaint text: a complaint counts once for each problem it describes (how we match them). Some complaints describe none of these. Compare other models in the problem owners report most for every model year.
Areas named in complaints
A complaint can name more than one area, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Chevrolet Trax recalls and complaints by model year
The highlighted bars are the 2021 model year. Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are lower. Counting complaints filed in each model year's first three years, the 2019 Trax drew the most (56) and the 2021 drew 7.
Owner complaints
2021: 26 complaintsTap or drag across the chart for other years.
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| Model year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 96 |
| 2016 | 120 |
| 2017 | 114 |
| 2018 | 102 |
| 2019 | 136 |
| 2020 | 98 |
| 2021 | 26 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2024 | 184 |
| 2025 | 108 |
| 2026 | 20 |
Safety recalls
2021: 0 recallsTap or drag across the chart for other years.
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| Model year | Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 0 |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for each version it tested. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimate of the chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Tested version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Chevrolet Trax SUV AWD Rollover risk 17.9% |
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Chevrolet Trax SUV FWD Rollover risk 19.8% |
2021 Trax MPG
EPA rates the 2021 Chevrolet Trax up to 28 mpg combined.Every version and fuel costQuestions
What are the most common 2021 Trax problems?
In the 26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2021 Chevrolet Trax, the problem described most is smoke or a burning smell (5). NHTSA does not verify complaints, and one complaint can describe several problems.
Is the 2021 Chevrolet Trax safe?
In NHTSA crash tests every tested version of the 2021 Chevrolet Trax earns 5 stars overall. The table above lists each tested version.
Is NHTSA investigating the 2021 Chevrolet Trax?
No. NHTSA's investigations file, dated Nov 12, 2026, lists no investigations for the 2021 Chevrolet Trax.
How do I check if my Trax has an open recall?
Enter the 17-character VIN from your dashboard, door jamb or registration at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The lookup lists unrepaired recalls for that exact vehicle. Safety recall repairs are free at Chevrolet dealers.
Sources and method
- NHTSA recalls file (NHTSA datasets), dated Nov 12, 2026; every campaign checked against NHTSA's recalls API.
- NHTSA owner complaints file, dated Nov 11, 2026. Counted by complaint number, so a complaint naming three components counts once in the total.
- NHTSA investigations file, dated Nov 12, 2026. Defect petitions, which ask NHTSA to open an investigation, are listed apart and only while open. Audit queries, which check whether a company met its recall and reporting duties rather than whether a vehicle has a problem, are not listed.
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP).
- NHTSA model names covered: TRAX.
Complaint counts are unverified owner reports. They rise with sales volume and time on the road, so compare model years with care. How we build these pages. Spotted an error? Tell us.