2024 Chevrolet Trax Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 8%of 180 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 1,240miles
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2024 Chevrolet Trax, 8% of the 180 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,240 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My car sometimes has a hard time catching a gear during acceleration and jerks hard when letting off the gas pedal. It has done it since I purchased my car brand new in November 2023. I've had the car in the shop numerous times since I've purchased it. For a variety of issues.”
NHTSA complaint #11723439, filed 2026-03“We have a 2024 Chevrolet Trax purchased in July 2024, brand new with 6 miles. On Jan 9, 2026, we towed it to Serra Chevrolet for service due to repetitive screen blackouts and the inability to start the car. On Jan 16, 2026, we picked up the car. The car was diagnosed with a radiator leak, a replacement of the high-pressure fuel pump, and an update to the information system. Within two hours, the car would not start again, and we had it towed back to the dealer. …”
NHTSA complaint #11714717, filed 2026-01“September 20th 2026: I was driving my 2024 Chevrolet Trax up a grade (Mountain) approximately 11AM, Driving Normally at Highway speeds, normal highway conditions, temp outside was close to 100 Degrees Fahrenheit, suddenly with no warning half way up the mountain the car lost power, check engine light turned on (Engine Power Reduced) came on, I had no option but to pull over on the highway with only 41,500 miles on the odometer. Being over 200 miles away from my home I felt devastated. …”
NHTSA complaint #11767067, filed 2026-09“I took my car to the dealership twice due to the CarPlay not working, screens going black, rattling noises, and the transmission shuddering, jerking, and jumping. The mechanic that test drove it stated it was a rough ride and the car did not return to first gear. The transmission fluid was black with metal debris. They rebuilt that same transmission and since then my car has been way worse. I reached out the dealership had a mechanic drive it, but every time he’d say oh that was my big foot. …”
NHTSA complaint #11766842, filed 2026-09“On 4 seperate occasions, my vehicle has completely shut off in the middle of the road. 3 times this has happened while traveling on the interstate. Every time with my 6 year old son in the car. The steering wheel locks up when it happens and you have to use all of your strength to get out of the road as soon as possible to avoid being smashed by oncoming traffic. On 8 seperate occasions, my vehicle randomly loses the majority of it's power, and takes over 6,000 rpms just to continue at 50mph. …”
NHTSA complaint #11731862, filed 2026-04Related service bulletins
- 11019516Apr 17, 2025This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel that may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 11013084Jan 11, 2025This service bulletin advises the technician to verify the latest software to the radio before just replacing the torque converter for the customer concerns of Humming and/or…
- 11013069Jan 9, 2025This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
- 11011989Nov 27, 2024This service bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
- 11011205Oct 28, 2024This informational bulletin explains Unscheduled Supplemental Services and the importance of GM Simplified Maintenance Schedules.
- 11010651Oct 10, 2024This service bulletin informs the technician of an alternate lift procedure that has been developed when the lift plate does not fit the top of the transmission case for 6T30…
- 11009756Sep 17, 2024This bulletin provides information on Policies Applicable to All U.S. Dealers for Engine and Transmission Assembly Replacement Under Warranty, Policy or Customer Enthusiasm and…
- 11009088Sep 16, 2024This service bulletin provides information on some vehicles that may rock or move slightly forward or rearward while in Park at start up after cold soak. This condition may be…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 5% |
| 2025 | 5 | 5% |
| 2024 | 15 | 8% |
| 2022 | 1 | 11% |
| 2021 | 3 | 12% |
| 2020 | 15 | 15% |
| 2019 | 11 | 8% |
| 2018 | 12 | 12% |
| 2017 | 10 | 9% |
| 2016 | 13 | 11% |
| 2015 | 18 | 19% |
Other parts of the 2024 Chevrolet Trax
67 complaintsEngine
52 complaintsOther or unknown
25 complaintsExterior lighting
17 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
12 complaintsForward collision avoidance
8 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsLane departure
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsSteering
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2024 Chevrolet Trax
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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