2025 Chevrolet Trax Safety Report
2025 Chevrolet Trax Safety Report
Safety Decision Cockpit for the 2025 Chevrolet Trax
This page is the hub for deciding what to inspect next on the 2025 Chevrolet Trax. It connects recall campaigns, owner complaint patterns, service bulletins, sibling model years, component issue hubs, and the model buying guide so a shopper or owner can move from a single report into the wider safety graph.
| Signal | Value | What to inspect next |
|---|---|---|
| Recall burden | Low (0) | Review campaign numbers, affected components, and dealer remedies below. |
| Owner complaints | Moderate (65) | Scan complaint narratives for recurring symptoms, mileage, crashes, fires, injuries, and dates. |
| Crash and fire reports | 11 | Treat any crash, fire, injury, or fatality-linked pattern as a priority pre-purchase inspection item. |
| Primary component hub | Electrical System | Compare electrical system issues across vehicles. |
| Cleaner nearby model year | 2026 | Compare against the 2026 Chevrolet Trax with 4 complaints and 0 recalls. |
| Riskier nearby model year | 2024 | Check the 2024 Chevrolet Trax before buying across this generation. |
Chevrolet Trax Year-by-Year Comparison
The safest purchase decision usually comes from comparing neighboring model years, not reading a single page in isolation. The table below uses only validated Chevrolet Trax years already present in the cleaned NHTSA dataset, so each comparison links to a real vehicle safety report rather than a generated combination.
| Model Year | Complaints | Recalls | Use case |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Chevrolet Trax | 4 | 0 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2024 Chevrolet Trax | 137 | 1 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2022 Chevrolet Trax | 9 | 0 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2021 Chevrolet Trax | 20 | 0 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2020 Chevrolet Trax | 83 | 0 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2019 Chevrolet Trax | 129 | 2 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
2025 Chevrolet Trax Complaint Theme Map
Complaint counts become more useful when they are grouped into inspection themes. For the 2025 Chevrolet Trax, these are the component areas with the clearest NHTSA complaint signals. Use each link to jump from this single vehicle into broader component hubs and make-specific issue pages.
Electrical System
11 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Electrical System issues Chevrolet onlyUnknown Or Other
8 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Unknown Or Other issues Chevrolet onlyEngine
4 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Engine issues Chevrolet onlyElectrical System,Unknown Or Other
3 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Electrical System,Unknown Or Other issues Chevrolet onlyPower Train
3 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Power Train issues Chevrolet onlyFuel/Propulsion System
3 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Fuel/Propulsion System issues Chevrolet onlyAI Safety Analysis for the 2025 Chevrolet Trax
Reliability Score
The 2025 Chevrolet Trax receives a reliability score of 85 out of 100 based on analysis of NHTSA complaint data, recall history, crash reports, and safety ratings. This indicates above-average reliability relative to comparable vehicles.
NHTSA Safety Ratings for the 2025 Chevrolet Trax
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) evaluates vehicles through controlled crash tests and assigns star ratings from 1 to 5, with 5 being the safest.
Known Issues for the 2025 Chevrolet Trax
The following issues have been identified from NHTSA complaint data and owner reports for the 2025 Chevrolet Trax:
| Issue | Severity | Frequency | Typical Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parked Vehicle Fire A parked vehicle fire occurred approximately 8-9 hours after parking, requiring immediate attention and posing a significant safety risk. |
High | Rare | 30k-60k miles |
| Rear Window Malfunction Driver’s side rear window failure at highway speeds has been reported, potentially leading to reduced visibility and safety concerns. |
Medium | Rare | 30k-60k miles |
| Bluetooth And Carplay Connectivity Issues Frequent connectivity issues with Bluetooth and CarPlay have been reported, affecting driving safety and convenience. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Check Engine Light Malfunction Check engine light malfunctions have been reported, indicating potential underlying issues that may affect vehicle performance. |
Low | Common | 30k-60k miles |
Common Problems Reported by Owners
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the following components account for the majority of reported issues with the 2025 Chevrolet Trax:
Issues with the electrical system, including parked vehicle fires and unexpected power loss, are common.
Frequent connectivity issues with Bluetooth and CarPlay have been reported, affecting driving safety and convenience.
Driver’s side rear window failure at highway speeds has been reported, potentially leading to reduced visibility and safety concerns.
Check engine light malfunctions have been reported, indicating potential underlying issues that may affect vehicle performance.
NHTSA Complaint Summaries for the 2025 Chevrolet Trax
Below are complaint narratives filed by owners of the 2025 Chevrolet Trax with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. 7 complaints involved crashes. 2 involved fires. 7 reported injuries or fatalities.
Parked vehicle fire that happened approximately 8-9 hours after parking it. Neighbors woke me up at 4:30am after hearing a loud boom. When i went outside the whole front end was engulfed in flames. Fire investigators said it started in the engine compartment and moved to the inside of the vehicle. No foul play suspected. There were no warning signs leading up to this. I kept up with all maintenan...
THE BLUETHOOD AND CARPLAY NOT WORK EVERYTIME I CONECT AND DRIVING LONG DRIVES TAKE ME OUT I CAN CINECT BACK AND DRIVING I DON'T FEEL SAVE DRVING WITH THE MAP USING MY CARPLAY TAKE ME OUT SO FOR SAFTY I USE MY PHONE INSTED I CAR BCS I TRY TO GE SOME ON TIME AND FOLLOW THE MAP BUT TAKE OUT AND I DON'T WHERE TO YOU GET DISTRSTIVE NO REDCOMEND USINF THE CARPLAY MAP NO SAFE IS BETTER TO USE ...
The contact owns a 2025 Chevrolet Trax. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the rear window on the driver’s side, where the contact’s sister was seated, shattered unexpectedly, causing glass to fall inside and outside the vehicle. Neither an independent mechanic nor a dealer was contacted. The passenger seated in the seat nearest to the window was not injured. The vehicle was not taken t...
The windows will not go down !!! It’s a safety issue as well as the car is fully shut down and the system will not shut off.. I have removed the keys opened the doors locked the doors everything is still on besides the engine. I tried restarting the car and turning off again it will not shut down ! Everything is still on! The main safety concern is the WINDOWS !!!!
The contact owns a 2025 Chevrolet Trax. The contact stated that the driver’s side seat belt failed to function as intended. The contact stated that several months prior, the driver’s side seat belt failed to lock securely inside the buckle. After several attempts, the seat belt failed to lock as needed. On a separate occasion, the seat belt failed to lock into the driver’s side buckle and the cont...
Dashboard screen and video screen have randomly "blacked out" multiple times. Pairing with I-phone and android randomly stops working, wifi and bluetooth randomly not working. It happened on day of purchase and was supposedly fixed. About I month ago I had regular service and has frequently occurred since then. Brought it in today, they couldn't fix and said they needed to call Chevy engineer tea...
I was in car accident on 1/16/2026. I was rear ended went into the guard rail then into the vehicle in front of me. My air bags didn't deploy.
While driving on the highway the car lost complete power. I could not even turn on my hazards. After a few minutes, the car made a sound and the screen turned back and I was able to turn the car back on. But it was extremely dangerous and I could have been hurt of killed. I have read this was an issue with the 2024 Trax but it appears this is an ongoing issue.
My check engine light went on and stayed on while I was driving. I called Blaise Alexander, Altoona, Pa. reported and scheduled a checkup on Dec. 11. I drove to the garage, arriving at 10am. and noticed a smell of fire and saw smoke billowing out around the hood of the car. I ran into service area and told them the car must be on fire. They called the Altoona Fire Dept. The police gave me a numb...
While driving at highway speed approximately 70 mph), the vehicle suddenly veered into an adjacent lane without any steering input and began swerving back and forth uncontrollably. I did not make any steering corrections that caused this behavior. After approximately 10 seconds of back-and-forth swerving, the vehicle straightened out on its own. No collision occurred, but the incident felt life-th...
My 2025 Chevy TRAX is a safety and illeagll intrusion problem, by allowing fab key kit to bought and clone a 2025 electrical safety vehicle locks, doors, windows which makes this vehicle electrical locking system useless and allows anybody to enter and vandalize the interior and causing a HEALTH HAZARD when entered by anybody other than the PAID OWNERS. This vehicle should be on a " Safety Alert" ...
On October 8, 2025 My cousin, [XXX] , and I were on highway Mile 113, 65 North and were about to exit when an ambulance exited onto the highway ahead causing the traffic to suddenly stop. As the traffic stopped, I hit my brake, which usually jolts when I hit it but it didn't this time, the brake didn't feel the same, the brake was soft and it felt like my car wasn't stopping. The warning red light...
See attached document for complaint.
Apple CarPlay exits when I tap on it. Also air vents have air coming from them even though I have A/C Off. Transmissions Jerks when it’s cold.
The contact owns a 2025 Chevrolet Trax. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission warning light illuminated. The dealer was made aware of the failure; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 139.
I am reporting a safety concern involving my 2025 Chevrolet Trax 2RS (VIN: [XXX] ). After a service visit at AutoNation Chevrolet Spokane Valley concerning all the following issues on October 31, 2025 (Repair Order #XXX), the Lane Keep Assist system stopped functioning entirely after that being the main concern I was going into the dealership to get resolved once it tried to automatically steer me...
I began experiencing multiple mechanical and safety-related issues within the first few hundred miles of ownership. These include a persistent metallic ticking noise from the engine compartment, sluggish acceleration, infotainment screen freezing and Bluetooth malfunction, Lane Keep Assist attempting to steer the vehicle into another lane at highway speeds, and a non-responsive brightness knob. Th...
Blind spot indicator, as well as radio and gauge display are acting less than appropriate Blind spot indicator/Driver side: engaging without any presence of caution Radio and gauge displays: turning back on after vehicle has shut off Forward crash collision detection intermittently functions less than equal- has failed in heavy traffic upon forward cars braking, leading to the need to hard-brak...
On [xxx] My cousin, [XXX] , and I were on highway [XXX] and were about to exit when an ambulance exited onto the highway ahead causing the traffic to suddenly stop. As it stopped, I hit my brake, which usually jolts when I hit it but it didn't this time, the brake didn't feel the same it felt like my car wasn't stopping. The warning that usually goes off didn't go off either. My car hit a Jeep th...
The electronic instrument cluster and all gauges (speedometer etc.) goes blank while driving the vehicle. The instrument cluster comes back on in about a minute. This was a recall item on the 2024 Chevy Trax but apparently has not been recalled on the 2025 (same issue on the same car). This has happened multiple times on this vehicle.
Showing 20 of 65 complaints. Additional complaints are available via the NHTSA database.
Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2025 Chevrolet Trax
TSBs are manufacturer-acknowledged issues with recommended fixes. Unlike recalls, TSB repairs are not always free.
This service bulletin provides information to inform dealership personnel about Law Enforcement and Government vehicles that request to disable or enable content.
This service bulletin provides information on proper use of floor mats.
This service bulletin provides information on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leak Information and Replacement Guidelines.
This engineering information (EI) closure ends the need for gathering further information from technicians in regard to the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminated on the Driver Information Center (DIC).
This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the repair directions should they encounter DTC P0442.
This Preliminary information communicates to the dealer the location of the rear child seat latch anchor locations.
This Preliminary information communicates to dealer to contact TAC for a specific display issue.
This engineering information (EI) is requesting information from technicians to perform the check list provided and contact the engineer listed in regard to he Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminated on the Driver Information Center (DIC).
This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
This Preliminary information communicates to the dealers diagnostic tips related to MIL on with P219A.
This Preliminary information communicates to dealer to contact TAC for a specific display issue.
This Preliminary information communicates to dealer to contact TAC for a specific display issue.
This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the normal operation of the heated steering wheel during a remote start event.
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information for GM courtesy transportation and roadside assistance programs.
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.
This engineering informational bulletin is requesting information from technicians to perform the check list provided and contact the engineer listed in regards to he Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminated on the Driver Information Center (DIC).
This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Labor Operations for Limited Production Option (LPO) Calibrated Accessories.
This warranty bulletin provides information on Customer Concern Not Duplicated (CCND) Labor Operation Numbers.
This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information for variable diagnostic time allowances on select labor operations (U.S. Only).
This service bulletin provides information on the Transport Mode Feature, also known as Logistics mode, which is used to increase the 12V Battery stand time of the vehicle during transit and or long period of stand time at the dealerships.
Frequently Asked Questions About the 2025 Chevrolet Trax
Has the 2025 CHEVROLET TRAX been recalled?
No, the 2025 CHEVROLET TRAX has no recalls on record with NHTSA as of our latest data update.
How many complaints does the 2025 CHEVROLET TRAX have?
The 2025 CHEVROLET TRAX has 65 complaints filed with NHTSA. Of these, 8 involved crashes. 12 injuries and 0 deaths have been reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2025 CHEVROLET TRAX?
The 2025 CHEVROLET TRAX does not have an NHTSA safety rating on file. This can happen for newer model years, specialty vehicles, or models that have not been crash-tested.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 CHEVROLET TRAX?
The most commonly reported problems with the 2025 CHEVROLET TRAX involve electrical system (11 complaints), unknown or other (8 complaints), engine (4 complaints). Other affected components include electrical system,unknown or other, power train, fuel/propulsion system.
How many crash reports does the 2025 CHEVROLET TRAX have?
There are 8 crash reports associated with the 2025 CHEVROLET TRAX out of 65 total complaints (12.3% of complaints involved crashes).
How many fire reports does the 2025 CHEVROLET TRAX have?
There are 3 fire reports for the 2025 CHEVROLET TRAX out of 65 total complaints. Fire reports are among the most serious safety concerns tracked by NHTSA.
Are there any deaths reported for the 2025 CHEVROLET TRAX?
No deaths have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2025 CHEVROLET TRAX.
How many injuries are reported for the 2025 CHEVROLET TRAX?
12 injuries have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2025 CHEVROLET TRAX. These are self-reported by vehicle owners as part of their safety complaints.
Should I buy a 2025 CHEVROLET TRAX?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2025 CHEVROLET TRAX is research thoroughly before purchasing. It has 65 complaints, 0 recalls. Always have a pre-purchase inspection done by a qualified mechanic.
What components fail most on the 2025 CHEVROLET TRAX?
The components with the most failures on the 2025 CHEVROLET TRAX are: 1. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (11 complaints), 2. UNKNOWN OR OTHER (8 complaints), 3. ENGINE (4 complaints), 4. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER (3 complaints), 5. POWER TRAIN (3 complaints). ELECTRICAL SYSTEM is the single most-reported problem area with 11 complaints.
What should I know before buying a 2025 CHEVROLET TRAX?
Be cautious of electrical system issues and rear window malfunctions. Regular maintenance and monitoring of the check engine light are recommended. The 2025 CHEVROLET TRAX has 65 NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record.
How reliable is the 2025 CHEVROLET TRAX?
The 2025 CHEVROLET TRAX receives a reliability score of 85/100, indicating above-average reliability. This is based on 65 owner complaints, 0 recalls, and 11 crash/fire reports in the NHTSA database. Key known issues include Parked Vehicle Fire and Rear Window Malfunction.
What are the known issues with the 2025 CHEVROLET TRAX?
Known issues with the 2025 CHEVROLET TRAX include: Parked Vehicle Fire, Rear Window Malfunction, Bluetooth and CarPlay Connectivity Issues, Check Engine Light Malfunction. These are based on patterns found across 65 NHTSA complaints.
What are the most common electrical system issues reported?
Parked vehicle fires and unexpected power loss are the most common electrical system issues reported.
Are there any reported issues with the Bluetooth and CarPlay connectivity?
Yes, frequent connectivity issues with Bluetooth and CarPlay have been reported, affecting driving safety and convenience.
What should I do if I experience a rear window malfunction?
Address the issue immediately to ensure proper visibility and safety while driving.
Buyer Advice
Our recommendation: Be cautious of electrical system issues and rear window malfunctions. Regular maintenance and monitoring of the check engine light are recommended.
NHTSA Data Summary for 2025 Chevrolet Trax
This safety report is based on a comprehensive analysis of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the 2025 Chevrolet Trax. The data includes 65 consumer complaints filed by vehicle owners, 0 manufacturer-initiated safety recalls, 8 reported crashes, 3 fire incidents, 12 reported injuries, and safety rating assessments associated with this vehicle.
All data presented in this report is sourced from public NHTSA databases. Our AI analysis identifies patterns across complaint narratives, correlates them with recall history, and produces the safety assessment above. This analysis is updated as new complaints and recalls are filed with the NHTSA.
Consumers are encouraged to report vehicle safety problems to the NHTSA at nhtsa.gov. If your vehicle is subject to a recall, contact your dealer to schedule the free repair.
Disclaimer: This analysis is AI-generated from NHTSA public data and does not constitute professional automotive or safety advice. Always verify recall status at NHTSA.gov and consult a qualified mechanic.
Analysis last updated: 2026-05-14