2022 Chevrolet Trax Consumer Reviews

In 2026, I recently bought this low mileage Chevy Trax The turbo had been replaced. It was done by the previous owner. Managed to pick it up for 7500. Aside from the surface rust from paint burning on the roof(I plan to fix it since it's been an outdoor car) Mechanic said it was good so I got it for a really good deal. Fir a first car, this is a great one because of how simple it is to drive. I would suggest buying blindspots mirrors on Amazon though. The car market is horrible on prices right now.

2016 Trax, 79,000 miles when purchased in the beginning on ‘24 within the first 3 months water pump, coolant manifold and expansion reservoir replace, then after that oil cooler line ( mechanic ended up braking the turbo), Coolant manifold 2 more times. Bakes pads and brake pads again. Did drive it much this winter ’25-‘26. In the shop again for timing cover, valve cover gasket, tie rods, radiator and general servicing!

For the love of all that is holy, DO NOT BUY THIS CAR, I cannot stress this enough. It’s been the most expensive vehicle to take care of, that I’ve ever owned. I’m talking thousands of dollars of repairs and replacement's in just the span of a year and a half. I don’t know if it’s just this year in particular of this vehicle that’s this bad, but it’s been miserable and I wouldn’t wish this financial burden on anyone.

I bought this used with 53000 miles on it in 2025. Started having electrical problem almost immediately which the dealer tried to fix with a module replacement. Still was having intermittent codes (Power Steering error, Transmission error) and would go into limp mode. The dealer gave up and refused to try anything more after having it for over a week. So I went online and did a search for the engine type and errors other's were having. Apparently, the same engine is used in the Chevy Cruz, which had an electrical recall for the negative ground cable to the battery due to internal rusting. Dealer refuse to try this fix because of no recall for my car, so I had a local garage put in a new cable. After clearing all the codes it hasn't had this problem anymore. Won't be buying from that dealer in Baltimore again!

Use it here in Alaska.and as a mechanic.the car is great.during tune ups.I recommend changing the purge valve.it tenses to test you.check the ignition coil regularly for cracks do to wear.replace coolant regularly.to bypass temperature gauge issue.after almost 3 years of owning it.its been good.recently got an oil leak.coming from the turbo area,leaking on to my exhaust headers.the freezing temps does kick on the the check engine light.do to air mixture with the exhaust intake.tomuch gas fume build up.not enough air missing in for the right,engine combustion.

The concept of having a basically hatchback in the shape of a micro-SUV was good. Though the plastic motor working at close to its maximum capacity and at high temperature under the hood - is the receipt for disaster. Engine starts leaking oil, this is inevitable: rubber seals dry out, shrink and you start having oil puddles on your driveway. Though this is not all: once small piece of rubber ripps in the PCV system, the engine blows the oil away. You will notice it by a sudden engine lock-up somewhere on a highway. I would stay away from those cars. Bought one for business and mine got wrecked. Will never buy again neither chevy, nor trax itself.

2015 Chevy Trax bought used with 66,000 miles on it. Literally, 20 minutes after buying it the check engine light came on. After a myriad of mechanical issues, the engine blewup at 77000 miles! I am now stuck with 4 years of car payments and no car!!!!! This vehicle make amd model needs to be completely discontinued!

I love my 2020 Chevrolet Trax. It is the perfect-size car I was looking for, with a cozy space and an armrest to comfort me nicely. It is a very basic model with its features, but I don’t need anything too fancy. The CarPlay is amazing, and I can never go back to not having it. Truly the perfect car for me!