Federal safety data shows 0 recalls and 23 complaints for the 2021 Chevrolet Trax, a elevated safety profile overall. Check the known issues section below for the most common problem areas.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Of 23 issues reported over 1 model years, air bags problems are the most common for the 2021 Chevrolet Trax. A pre-purchase inspection should focus here first.

01Air Bags2

02Service Brakes2

03Visibility1

04Structure1

05Power Train,electrical System,engine1

23 total across 1 model years (2021–2021)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Chevrolet Trax Fuel Economy

26–28mpg combined

24-26city

29-31hwy

$2,400-$2,600/yr

The 2021 Chevrolet Trax delivers 26 to 28 MPG combined across 4 powertrain combinations. If fuel cost matters to you, pay attention to engine and drivetrain. The spread is significant.

By Trim

Trax FWD - Automatic (S6)

28mpg

1.4L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

26 city31 hwy~$2,400/yr6/10 Average

Trax AWD - Automatic (S6)

26mpg

1.4L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

24 city29 hwy~$2,600/yr5/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2021 Chevrolet Trax

36States

26%in top 3

Michigan has the most inventory at 9%, with options spread across 36 states. Willing to ship? Your selection opens up significantly.

MIMichigan

1,7949%

TXTexas

1,7159%

FLFlorida

1,5678%

PAPennsylvania

1,1936%

ILIllinois

1,1046%

CACalifornia

1,0185%

OHOhio

9385%

MOMissouri

7454%

NYNew York

6353%

DCWashington DC

6333%

GAGeorgia

6103%

DEDelaware

6053%

OKOklahoma

5893%

MDMaryland

5683%

AZArizona

5583%

INIndiana

5253%

NCNorth Carolina

4572%

NJ315

WA303

MN292

WI291

TN291

CO249

KY228

NE206

NH203

IA158

VA136

AR134

SC133

OR129

LA127

MA124

UT124

NM110

AL106

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2021.

2021 Chevrolet Trax Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2021 Chevrolet Trax a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 2021 Chevrolet Trax. On the safety front, there are no open recalls on record, which is a positive sign. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

What's the gas mileage of the 2021 Chevrolet Trax?

You'll get between 26 and 28 MPG combined from the 2021 Chevrolet Trax, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 2021 Chevrolet Trax?

AIR BAGS problems top the list with 23 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.