2021 Chevrolet Trax Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2021 Chevrolet Trax, and owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2021 Chevrolet Trax. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2021 Chevrolet Trax have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA; 5 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 4 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 66,185 miles. Complaints peaked in 2026 with 7 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Trax. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle and then driving at an undisclosed speed, the instrument cluster intermittently went blank. The vehicle was n”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 20, 2026 · Electrical system
“The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Trax. While the contact's spouse was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was involved in a crash. While the driver was attempting to avoid striking a deer, t”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 10, 2026 · Air bags
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2021 Chevrolet Trax (Trax AWD, Trax FWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 26–28 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 23–26 / 29–32 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 1.4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S6) |
Compare Chevrolet Trax model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Chevrolet Trax model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 Chevrolet Trax | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 Chevrolet Trax | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 Chevrolet Trax | 7 | 96 |
| 2016 Chevrolet Trax | 5 | 120 |
| 2017 Chevrolet Trax | 3 | 113 |
| 2018 Chevrolet Trax | 2 | 101 |
| 2019 Chevrolet Trax | 2 | 135 |
| 2020 Chevrolet Trax | 0 | 96 |
| 2021 Chevrolet Trax | 0 | 24 |
| 2022 Chevrolet Trax | 0 | 9 |
| 2024 Chevrolet Trax | 1 | 176 |
| 2025 Chevrolet Trax | 1 | 89 |
| 2026 Chevrolet Trax | 0 | 17 |
Checking a specific 2021 Chevrolet Trax
How do I know if my 2021 Chevrolet Trax has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Chevrolet dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Chevrolet models
- Malibu19,364 complaints
- Silverado 150018,029 complaints
- Impala10,434 complaints
- Tahoe10,032 complaints
- Equinox9,161 complaints
- Silverado8,799 complaints
- Blazer8,192 complaints
- Suburban8,164 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.