2024 Chevrolet Trax recalls

1 safety recall, 180 owner complaints and a 4-star NHTSA crash rating. Official NHTSA data.

1Recalls
180Complaints
17Crashes & fires reported
4/5NHTSA overall rating

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2024 Chevrolet Trax recall list

Electrical System recall

Over-the-air fix23V-744
November 6, 2023 · General Motors, LLC
Problem
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Buick Encore GX, Envista, and Chevrolet Trax vehicles. The software in the Virtual Cockpit Unit Module (VCU) may cause the instrument panel display to intermittently go blank at vehicle startup or while driving.
Safety risk
A blank instrument panel will not show critical information, such as vehicle speed and warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
The VCU software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 4, 2023. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is A232424320.

2024 Chevrolet Trax owner complaints

180 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 9 crashes, 8 fires, 17 injuries and 0 deaths.

Problems by component

Electrical System67
Engine52
Unknown or Other25
Exterior Lighting17
Power Train15
Service Brakes12
Visibility/Wiper9
Forward Collision Avoidance8
Air Bags7
Engine and Engine Cooling6

Recent complaints

October 19, 2026Electrical SystemUnknown or Other

As I turned on the car and the dashboard display and the cockpit display went out. It came back on. A couple days later when the auto stop began and went to go the car hesitated to start and cockpit display and dashboard display went out and back on multiple times, but then stayed on. And then I went to start the vehicle next and it would not start, the both displays flashed, and engine tried to turn over and didn’t.

October 16, 2026Power Train

While driving this summer, I had an alert pop up on dash “reduce engine power.” Car almost completely stopped on highway, almost causing a wreck. Took to dealership where they had my 2024 Trax for almost 2 months. Finally, the replaced the Turbo. Barely 2 months later, this part week, I was driving and my car started stalling out, wouldn’t drive… almost got in 3 wrecks with my kids in car - very unsafe to drive. Found out my transmission failed - the point of failure being the transmission cooler. For a not that old car, 2 huge issues in 2 months is ridiculous, and extremely unsafe. It was terrifying driving with my children recently and having my car just completely lose power- we almost go

October 10, 2026SteeringElectrical SystemVehicle Speed Control

I own a 2024 Chevrolet Trax purchased new in XXX. On XXX, the vehicle displayed a "Service Power Steering — Drive With Care" warning. I experienced difficulty steering, and later that evening the vehicle would not start. The instrument cluster also displayed abnormal behavior, which was recorded on video. On XXX, an authorized Chevrolet dealership in [XXX], diagnosed a failed battery and replaced it under warranty. On XXX, while traveling on the highway with my family, the vehicle displayed "Engine Power Is Reduced" and struggled to accelerate. I sought assistance at an authorized Chevrolet dealership in [XXX]. The warning was cleared but returned shortly afterward. I have photographs, video

October 7, 2026Engine and Engine CoolingFire

The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Trax. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH there was a popping sound coming from the engine compartment and the message to shut off the vehicle was displayed. The vehicle was immediately parked, and there was smoke coming from under the hood. The contact opened the hood of the vehicle and discovered flames coming from the engine. The fire department was called to the scene and the fire was extinguished. A Police report was filed at the scene. The vehicle was deemed destroyed and was towed to a nearby storage facility. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer was contact about the failure. The failure mileage was

October 1, 2026Engine

The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Trax. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, there was an abnormal sound and smoke coming from the front of the vehicle. The contact stated that there was oil leaking from the vehicle and the engine seized. The vehicle was driven to the shoulder of the road. The dealer was contacted by phone and made aware of the failure. The vehicle was towed to the dealer; however, the report from the diagnostic test was not provided. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted by phone, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.

2024 Chevrolet Trax crash test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2024 Chevrolet Trax SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Driver aids on the tested 2024 Chevrolet Trax: electronic stability control standard, forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard. Rollover risk: 15.5%.

2024 Chevrolet Trax recall FAQ

Does the 2024 Chevrolet Trax have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2024 Chevrolet Trax. The most recent, filed November 6, 2023, concerns the electrical system.

What are the most common 2024 Chevrolet Trax problems?

Owners have filed 180 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is electrical system (67 reports), followed by engine.

Is the 2024 Chevrolet Trax safe?

The 2024 Chevrolet Trax earned up to a 4-star overall safety rating in NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program crash tests.

How do I get a recall fixed on my 2024 Chevrolet Trax?

Contact any authorized Chevrolet dealer. Recall repairs are free, even if you are not the original owner or the warranty has expired.