Federal safety data shows 0 recalls and 24 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 24 issues reported over 1 model years, electrical system problems are the most common for the 2021 Chevrolet Trax. A pre-purchase inspection should focus here first.

01Electrical System2

02Air Bags2

03Service Brakes2

04Visibility1

05Structure1

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

Chevrolet Trax Fuel Economy

26–28mpg combined

24-26city

29-31hwy

$2,200-$2,350/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~$2,200/yr6/10 Average

Trax AWD - Automatic (S6)

26mpg

1.4L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

24 city29 hwy~$2,350/yr5/10 Average

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

Where to Find 2021 Chevrolet Trax

37States

26%in top 3

Michigan has the most inventory at 9%, with options spread across 37 states. Willing to ship? Your selection opens up significantly.

MIMichigan

1,7479%

TXTexas

1,6529%

FLFlorida

1,4618%

PAPennsylvania

1,1956%

CACalifornia

1,0405%

OHOhio

1,0005%

ILIllinois

8524%

MOMissouri

7724%

NYNew York

6694%

DEDelaware

5953%

OKOklahoma

5693%

INIndiana

5663%

DCWashington DC

5603%

GAGeorgia

5093%

MDMaryland

5053%

AZArizona

4943%

NCNorth Carolina

4192%

NJ326

MN319

WA277

KY266

TN266

WI230

NH220

NE199

CO184

IA167

MA153

AR146

AL142

UT128

NV121

KS120

OR115

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?

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM problems top the list with 24 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.