2026 Chevrolet Trax problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Vehicle Speed Control (3) · Air Bags (3) · Steering (2)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (93)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-10-22 · PIC6611H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
pi provides information on how to obtain a restricted radio
Unknown Or Other 2026-10-16 · PIC6626B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
pi created to guide technicians through radio restriction process
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-28 · PIT6457C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information is for technicians that may see dtcs that are history and should not perform any part replacements. they should follow the notes mentioned prior to anything being replaced.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-28 · PIC6540K · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates to dealers a procedure to reset the radio.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-26 · PIT5698F · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi provides diagnostics tips on how the lin bus works and how to diagnosis it.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-10 · PIC6629F · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi is to instruct dealer on diagnostic procedures that need to be completed prior to replacing a radio or ipc display
Showing the 6 most recent of 93 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-27 · Air Bags“on september 5, 2026, the airbags in my 2026 chevrolet trax unexpectedly deployed while i was driving. i did not hit another vehicle or object, and i was not aware of any collision that would have caused the airbags to deploy. this was extremely concerning because my vehicle was relatively new, and i did not understand why the airbag system activat…”
2026-10-26 · Engine“three months ago, in july, i bought a new 2026 chevy trax. i have heard good and bad things about the wet oil belt the car have. have you received many complaints about it? this belt system have been on since 2020 or 2021. it has to do with the oil pump and the timing. should i be concerned about it? thanks for your advise. …”
2026-09-29 · Vehicle Speed Control · 6,000 mi“the contact owns a 2026 chevrolet trax. the contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the vehicle unintendedly accelerated. the brake pedal was depressed with excessive force; however, the vehicle failed to respond and stop as needed. there were fumes entering the cabin of the vehicle during the failure. the vehicle was scheduled to be towed to a d…”
2026-09-24 · Vehicle Speed Control“ 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.…”
2026-09-21 · Fuel/Propulsion System“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 “normal” problem. there was no lamps o…”
2026-09-06 · Air Bags · 💥 crash“was parking into a handicap space and all of a sudden the car accelerated by itself …”
2026-08-10 · Seat Belts“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.…”
2026-08-07 · Vehicle Speed Control · 3,000 mi · 💥 crash“the contact owns a 2026 chevrolet trax. the contact stated that upon pulling into a parking space and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle unintendedly accelerated, crashed into a pole, and then stopped. an unknown warning light was illuminated after the crash. the contact stated that the driver’s side air bag deployed. the contact sustained sor…”
2026-07-24 · Latches/Locks/Linkages · 1,700 mi“the contact owns a 2026 chevrolet trax. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the hood independently unlatched and opened. the contact stated that the driver's side and passenger's side fenders were damaged. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of th…”
2026-07-17 · Steering · 32 mi“the contact owns a 2026 chevrolet trax. the contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the messages “service stabili-track” and “steering assist reduced” were displayed. the vehicle was difficult to control while driving. the vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the driver's side wheel speed sensor was no…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.