2020 Chevrolet Trax service brakes problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2020 Chevrolet Trax — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My 2020 Chevrolet Trax has experienced recurring brake problems for approximately two years. The issue involves the brake pedal becoming unusually resistant and the vehicle failing to brake normally when I apply the pedal. The vehicle and affected components are available for inspection. My first…”
filed Aug 12, 2026
“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
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 | 8% |
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.