Second generation · first-year watch
2026 Chevrolet Trax, day 275
- 16complaints since Dec 31, 2025
- 0recalls
- 3involved a crash
Newest report Sep 24, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
Changed since August
- 3 new complaints in September, mostly about airbags, fuel and propulsion and brakes.
- Nothing filed yet on sticky steering, transmission failure, engine failure or fire.
- 50th most complaints of the 79 2026 models on this site.
What's been reported
NHTSA's own component codes. One report can cite several.
- Brakes5
- Fuel and propulsion3
- Other3
- Airbags3
- Steering2
- Seat Belts2
- Speed control2
- Electrical1
Problems so far
- Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 5 reports
Recent reports
“On two separate occasions while driving with adaptive cruise control engaged the vehicle braked heavily. In one instance the vehicle rapidly braked from 70 to 40 mph before the accelerator could be depressed to resume driver control. Latest occurrence was on 9/8/2026.”
Filed Sep 24, 2026
“Rough field delivery or air intake system, or software issue, heavy shuddering while at incline/decline, parked and reoccurring everyday. Also occurred while driving through windy hills (felt very unsafe to drive at this time). Yes this issue has been reproduced at the dealership and they are stating this is a ânormalâ problem. There was no lamps or warning prior to this happening.”
Filed Sep 21, 2026
“Was parking into a handicap space and all of a sudden the car accelerated by itself”
Filed Sep 6, 2026
“In the last three weeks, I have received a warning that Service Safety Restraint System: Your airbags or seat belt may not work properly during a crash. Schedule service soon.”
Filed Aug 10, 2026
At a glance
- Next to the 2024
- The 2026 is too new for a fair per-year comparison. It has 16 complaints so far; the 2024, on sale longer, has 174.
- Top problem
- Brake wear is the one problem with a cluster of reports here: 5 of the 16 complaints (31%). Too few of the brake wear reports give a mileage to say when it starts.
- Crash, fire and injury reports
- 3 of the 16 complaints (19%) report a crash, a fire or an injury. The typical vehicle on this site sits at 6%, so this one runs well above it. Counted separately (one report can carry more than one), 3 reports mention a crash and 2 people were hurt.
- Recalls behind the top problems
- There's no recall on file for this model year, so the problems above are owner complaints with no campaign behind them.
- When owners filed
- Every complaint so far came in during 2025. So far in 2026, 15 more have come in.
Recalls
Whether your car is included depends on its VIN. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
No recalls on file for this model year.
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The log
Complaints by the month NHTSA received them, newest first. Blue bars mark a month with a recall or an investigation.
Questions
What is the most common problem on the 2026 Chevrolet Trax?
Brake wear, with 5 of the 16 complaints.
How many 2026 Chevrolet Trax complaints involve a crash, fire or injury?
3 of them (19%). The typical vehicle on this site is at 6%.
Is there a recall for brake wear on the 2026 Chevrolet Trax?
No recall on file for the 2026 Chevrolet Trax is on the same system as brake wear. Another recall may still cover your car, so check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.