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2025 Chevrolet Trax Body and structure Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
5%of 98 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the body and structure of the 2025 Chevrolet Trax, 5% of the 98 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“My check engine light went on and stayed on while I was driving. I called Blaise Alexander, Altoona, Pa. reported and scheduled a checkup on Dec. 11. I drove to the garage, arriving at 10am. and noticed a smell of fire and saw smoke billowing out around the hood of the car. I ran into service area and told them the car must be on fire. They called the Altoona Fire Dept. The police gave me a number, which I gave State Farm Insurance. I drove approximately 23 miles along Rt I 99 to reach the garage. Apparently there is a history of 2024 and 2025 Trax models having fires in the engine. …”

NHTSA complaint #11707146, filed 2025-12

“On October 22, 2025 I drove 10 miles from my home. I turned off and parked the vehicle at approx. 8:58 AM. Within 2 minutes I notices quite a bit of smoke coming from under the hood. I called the fire department and within 10 minutes the entire front of the car was on fire. The vehicle from front bumper through the dashboard was completely destroyed. There were no warning lights on. I purchased the vehicle on June 5th 2024. My INsurance co. did the appraisal and deemed it a total loss of course. The Dealership AND General Motors refuse to do anything to investigate. …”

NHTSA complaint #11626571, filed 2024-11

“Had a bumper to bumper collision that was caused by me, the cars computer sent a report to OnStar and OnStar said that they had airbag deployment alert going off in the car. However, the airbags never deployed.”

NHTSA complaint #11736058, filed 2026-05

“What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The vehicle’s rear structure and frame were compromised. After a low-speed rear-end collision (approximately 5 mph), the frame bent, and the vehicle was declared a total loss by the insurance company. The car is no longer available for inspection as it has been taken by insurance, but documentation including photos, insurance reports, and repair estimates is available upon request. 2. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? …”

NHTSA complaint #11664139, filed 2025-05

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Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202555%
202421%
202114%
202044%
201964%
201811%
201744%
201676%
201555%

Other parts of the 2025 Chevrolet Trax

Electrical system
38 complaints
Other or unknown
23 complaints
Engine
16 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
12 complaints
Fuel system
9 complaints
Air bags
7 complaints
Lane departure
6 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
5 complaints
Brakes
5 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
5 complaints
Steering
4 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2025 Chevrolet Trax

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology