2025 Chevrolet Trax engine problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2025 Chevrolet Trax — 18% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owned a 2025 Chevrolet Trax. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormally loud bang, and the vehicle lost automotive power. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact was able to pull over to the shoulder of the road, and the…”
filed Sep 1, 2026
“Saw smoke coming from an under the hood, pulled over opened hood and there were flames all across the top of the engine. Immediately evacuated the vehicle within seconds the vehicle was engulfed in flames and exploded several times. Total loss.”
filed Aug 1, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Trax years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Trax | 48 | 28% |
| 2021 Trax | 6 | 25% |
| 2020 Trax | 21 | 22% |
| 2019 Trax | 35 | 26% |
| 2018 Trax | 29 | 29% |
| 2017 Trax | 41 | 37% |
| 2016 Trax | 43 | 37% |
| 2015 Trax | 22 | 23% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2025 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.