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vehicle
2020 / chevrolet / trax
known issues
8 clusters (reviewed 2026-08-27)
complaints
94 on file (2020-01-24 → 2026-08-12)
recalls
0
investigations
0
fars
46 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
Instrument cluster and dashboard display blackoutsELECTRICAL SYSTEM13 complaints2020-10 → 2026-05trax-2020-dashboard-display-blackout
11661844 The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Trax. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the instrument cluster display screen intermittently malfunctioned, displaying either a black or snowy screen. During the failure, the driver was unable the view the speedometer and the
11617799 The driver information center in the cluster intermittently goes completely black or glitches while driving. It will go into all white dots, completely black out, or be garbled. You lose the ability to monitor your speed digitally and it causes issues with safety because it will
11611512 The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Trax. The contact stated that the instrument panel would suddenly blackout for approximately 15 - 25 minutes before returning to normal operation. The failure occurred intermittently while driving or the vehicle was idling
Brakes locking up with StabiliTrak and ABS warningsSERVICE BRAKES11 complaints2022-08 → 2026-08trax-2020-brake-lockup-stabilitrak
11756588 My 2020 Chevrolet Trax has experienced recurring brake problems for approximately two years. The issue involves the brake pedal becoming unusually resistant and the vehicle failing to brake normally when I apply the pedal
11617166 I am not sure of what actual component(s) failed, but I do know that a brake line that had braided steel broke and spewed brake fluid failed- this line comes off the master cylinder to ABS module. Mechanic attempted replacement and there is still no pressure in the brake line
11480687 My husband and I were leaving a local grocery store, when we began backing up and the "hillside assist" light came on for a 5% or so incline. So after backing up, we pulled out of the parking spot and our brakes began locking up, this continued all the way home (about 3 miles)
Coolant reservoir leaks and engine overheatingENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING7 complaints2024-07 → 2026-03trax-2020-coolant-overheating
11711401 For coolant reservoir being made out of polypropylene materials that is resistant to expansion and cracking, the overflow line into my reservoir is severally cracked causing excessive leaking of coolant causing steam and engine overheating
11679691 The coolant reservoir is missing hoses which are supposed to be connected. The head gasket is completely blown out, which is under warranty
11603687 My vehicle lost all its antifreeze. It was the day before filled to the proper level in the overflow container. The IDLE ENGINE ALERT CAME ON. When I opened the hood, no antifreeze coolant in my square overflow bottle
Tire sidewall cracking and blowoutsTIRES6 complaints2023-08 → 2026-07trax-2020-tire-sidewall-cracking
11748186 There are vertical splits from the sidewall seam to the tread line. Oil spurted out when I checked the tire pressure
11539901 The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Trax equipped with Continental Tires, Tire Line: ProContact, Tire Size: P205/70/R16, DOT Number: P50WWBVD4219. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the rear passenger’s side tire experienced a blowout
11748196 Tire cracks on all tires. 4 separate reports
Windshield wiper motor failureVISIBILITY/WIPER3 complaints2023-12 → 2025-04trax-2020-wiper-motor-failure
11656002 On Oct 08, 2024 Milan Tire and Brake replace wiper motor part. Since then the wiper motor part only works for about 2 months
11599584 I was driving to the post office and it was raining heavily so i turn on my wiper blades however after a couple minutes of doing so I saw my MICHELIN wiper blade silicone pealing off I was about to stop the blades but the Michelin blade broke in half and got blew away by wind
11561057 This vehicle currently had 48,568 miles at time of repair. Windshield wipers were not working properly. Had the issue diagnosed at RD Banks Chevrolet in Champion, Oh. They determined it to be a windshield wiper motor
Turbocharger failure and limp-mode power lossENGINE9 complaints2021-03 → 2026-07trax-2020-turbo-limp-mode
11705042 Every winter because of the cold weather the tube for the turbo cracks and causes performance problems such as lack of throttle, sluggishness, limp mode activates. In limp mode the vehicle will only go about 10 miles per hour
11677389 Turbo has failed twice causing loss of power and it is EXTREMELY dangerous on highway. As it takes considerable amount of time to reach highway speeds. And the risk for getting in an accident is VERY high
11446944 The Turbo Charger was cracked and hanging. Not spinning. Would not accelerate over 40 mph. They replaced it. Engine light came on today 1-10-2022 while acceleration uphill
Transmission slipping, jerking, and hesitationPOWER TRAIN10 complaints2020-01 → 2026-02trax-2020-transmission-hesitation
11719156 I was driving my car and was at a stop sign and the vehicle started acting odd and it felt like it was lunging me forward. I was concerned that it was going to do it without my control and after that it almost sluggish and stalling until I could get it out of the intersection
11623011 The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Trax. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at a stop sign, the Hill Assist function failed to operate as intended. The contact removed her foot off the brake pedal and the vehicle rolled backwards
11579306 The initial problem was a defective shifter. It took over a month for a Chevrolet service department to get the vehicle in and fix the problem. By the time I brought the vehicle in to fix the shifter, the transmission was hesitating to switch gears
Air bag non-deployment in crashAIR BAGS4 complaints2020-07 → 2024-11trax-2020-airbag-non-deployment
11625553 My 2020 Chevy Trax did not deploy the air bags, at all, when hit cement wall head on. The impact to my chest area caused a wire from a chest surgery to snap, and is now dangling inside the middle of my chest, near my heart
11460063 I was hit on left side of passenger side. Air bags didnt came out on either side. Mechanics says air bags aren't working properly
11339737 THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 CHEVROLET TRAX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER'S OCCUPANT DETECTION SYSTEM FAILED TO DETECT A PASSENGER SEATED IN THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SEAT
FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.
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Wrench.Pro (2026). 2020 Chevrolet Trax vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2020/chevrolet/trax
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note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
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