2020 Chevrolet Trax service brakes problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2020 Chevrolet Trax — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The manual parking brake system (hand lever) failed to adequately restrain the vehicle when fully engaged. The component is available for inspection upon request. My safety was put at risk because the vehicle failed to remain securely parked with the parking brake fully engaged. If parked on an…”
filed Dec 1, 2025
“Breaks lock down when driving. Had multiple things replaced and it still does it. Said they don’t know what could be still causing the problem.”
filed Nov 2, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes problems in other Trax years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Trax | 3 | 4% |
| 2024 Trax | 12 | 7% |
| 2021 Trax | 4 | 17% |
| 2019 Trax | 13 | 10% |
| 2018 Trax | 7 | 7% |
| 2017 Trax | 9 | 8% |
| 2016 Trax | 9 | 8% |
| 2015 Trax | 8 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2020 Chevrolet Trax
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.