Chevrolet Trax recalls

14 official safety recalls for the Chevrolet Trax from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Rearview camera may show a distorted or blank image

    Reported August 20, 2026Model years 2025NHTSA campaign 26V539000306,511 vehicles affected

    The rearview camera screen may show a distorted or blank image, reducing the view behind the vehicle and increasing crash risk. Dealers will inspect and replace the camera if needed, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
    Defect
    General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2024-2025 Buick Envista, 2024-2026 Buick Encore GX, Chevrolet Trailblazer, and 2025 Chevrolet Trax vehicles. The rearview camera screen may display a distorted or blank image.
    Consequence
    A rearview image that does not display correctly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera, if necessary, free of charge. Letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed September 17, 2026. Another letter will be mailed once the parts are available. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is A262554900. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 20, 2026.

  2. Airbag inflator may rupture

    Reported February 4, 2025Model years 2013–2018DVSA recall R/2025/0365,527 vehicles affected

    The chemicals in the airbag inflator may deteriorate over time, causing the inflator to rupture and potentially cause serious injury. Affected airbag modules will be exchanged as a precaution.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Chevrolet UK Takata Drivers Airbag
    Defect
    On affected vehicles the chemicals in the Takata airbags may deteriorate over time which may cause the inflator to rupture and lead to serious injury.
    Remedy
    Exchange affected airbag modules as a precautionary measure.

  3. Instrument panel display may go blank

    Reported November 6, 2023Model years 2024NHTSA campaign 23V74400060,154 vehicles affected

    Software may cause the instrument panel display to go blank intermittently at startup or while driving, hiding critical information such as speed and warning lights and increasing the risk of a crash. A dealer or over-the-air update will update the VCU software free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
    Defect
    General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Buick Encore GX, Envista, and Chevrolet Trax vehicles. The software in the Virtual Cockpit Unit Module (VCU) may cause the instrument panel display to intermittently go blank at vehicle startup or while driving.
    Consequence
    A blank instrument panel will not show critical information, such as vehicle speed and warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    The VCU software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 4, 2023. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is A232424320.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

  4. Brake pedal may stick in high temperatures

    Reported April 14, 2021Model years 2012–2014DVSA recall R/2021/125783 vehicles affected

    High interior temperatures may cause the brake pedal to stick and activate the brake lights without pedal pressure. The electronic brake control module will be reprogrammed to display a warning.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    THE BRAKE PEDAL MAY POTENTIALLY STICK AS A RESULT OF HIGH VEHICLE INTERIOR TEMPERATURES
    Defect
    The brake pedal may potentially stick as a result of high vehicle interior temperatures causing the brake lights to activate without brake pedal pressure.
    Remedy
    To reprogram the electronic brake control module (EBCM) to enable a warning message to display.

  5. Front control arm joint may break

    Reported September 12, 2019Model years 2015–2018NHTSA campaign 19V65200093,722 vehicles affected

    An improperly welded joint in a front lower control arm may break, partly separating the arm. The wheel could toe outward, affecting handling and steering and increasing crash risk. Dealers will inspect both front lower control arms and replace them as needed, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
    Defect
    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Chevrolet Trax vehicles. A joint in one or both of the front lower control arms may have been improperly welded. An improperly welded joint may break, resulting in the partial separation of the lower control arm from the vehicle.
    Consequence
    A partial separation of the lower-control arm from the vehicle could cause the attached front wheel to toe outward, impacting the vehicle's handling and steering and increasing the risk of crash.
    Remedy
    GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the left and right front lower-control arms, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is A192261870.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  6. Front lower control arm joint may break

    Reported April 18, 2019Model years 2017–2019NHTSA campaign 19V312000112,958 vehicles affected

    An improperly welded joint may break, partly separating a front lower control arm. The wheel may toe outward, affecting handling and steering and increasing crash risk. Dealers will inspect both arms and replace them as needed free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
    Defect
    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Chevrolet Trax vehicles. A joint in one or both of the front lower-control arms may have been improperly welded. An improperly welded joint may break, resulting in the partial separation of the lower-control arm from the vehicle.
    Consequence
    A partial separation of the lower-control arm from the vehicle could cause the attached front wheel to toe outward, impacting the vehicle's handling and steering and increasing the risk of crash.
    Remedy
    GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the left and right front lower-control arms, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 14, 2019. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is A182202370.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  7. Air bags may not deploy in a crash

    Reported November 1, 2018Model years 2019NHTSA campaign 18V77400012 vehicles affected

    The sensing diagnostic module may remain in manufacturing mode and prevent the air bags from deploying in a crash, increasing injury risk. Dealers will reprogram the module to the correct mode free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
    Defect
    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Buick Encore, Chevrolet Spark, Traverse, and Trax vehicles. The Sensing Diagnostic Module (SDM) on these vehicle may not have been turned off of "manufacturing mode," preventing the air bags from deploying in the event of a crash.
    Consequence
    If the air bags do not deploy in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
    Remedy
    GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the SDM module to the correct mode, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 and Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 18365.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  8. Airbags and seat belt pretensioners may not deploy

    Reported July 10, 2017Model years 2015–2016NHTSA campaign 17V43700040,683 vehicles affected

    Some vehicles may not have received the complete software update. During certain driving conditions, a diagnostic test may prevent the front airbags and seat belt pretensioners from deploying in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Dealers will update the software or replace the module if there has been a previous airbag deployment, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
    Defect
    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Spark EV, Caprice PPV and SS vehicles, 2014-2017 Buick Encore and Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, 2015-2016 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Trax, Suburban and Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Yukon and Yukon XL vehicles, and 2015-2017 GMC Sierra HD 2500 and 3500 vehicles. While being previously remedied for recall 16V-651, the affected vehicles may not have received the complete software update necessary to remedy the recall condition. Without the update, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.
    Consequence
    A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.
    Remedy
    GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2017. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 17287.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  9. Air bags and seat belt pretensioners may not deploy

    Reported September 8, 2016Model years 2014–2017NHTSA campaign 16V6510003,640,162 vehicles affected

    Under certain driving conditions, a software diagnostic test may prevent the frontal air bags and seat belt pretensioners from deploying in a crash. Dealers will update the software free of charge; vehicles with a previous air bag deployment will have the module replaced.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
    Defect
    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles and 2014-2017 Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500, Trax, Caprice Police Pursuit Vehicle, GMC Sierra 1500, Buick Encore, and 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse, Chevrolet Spark EV and SS vehicles. In the affected vehicles, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.
    Consequence
    A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.
    Remedy
    GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 16007.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  10. Radio may fail to sound warning chimes

    Reported June 10, 2016Model years 2015–2016NHTSA campaign 16V42200018,780 vehicles affected

    The radio may not sound a warning if the driver is unbelted or leaves the key in the ignition. Without the seatbelt warning, the driver may not buckle up, increasing injury risk in a crash. Dealers will update the radio software free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
    Defect
    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Chevrolet Sonic and Trax, and 2013-2015 Spark vehicles equipped with a Bring Your Own Media radio. The affected radios may fail to provide an audible warning chime when the driver fails to fasten their seatbelt or if the driver leaves the key in the ignition. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 208 "Occupant Crash Protection" and 114 "Theft Protection."
    Consequence
    Without audible indicators, the driver may not fasten their seatbelt, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
    Remedy
    GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. The recall began on July 22, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 45340.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  11. Radio may fail to sound key warning chime

    Reported April 28, 2016Model years 2013–2016NHTSA campaign 16V257000317,572 vehicles affected

    The radio may not sound a warning chime if the key is left in the ignition after it is switched off and the driver opens the door 10 minutes or more later. The driver may leave the key behind, increasing theft risk. Dealers will update the radio software free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
    Defect
    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Chevrolet Sonic and Trax vehicles and 2013-2015 Chevrolet Spark vehicles equipped with a Bring Your Own Media radio. The affected radios may fail to provide an audible warning chime when the driver, after turning off the ignition and leaving the key in the cylinder, waits 10 minutes or longer to open the door. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114 "Theft Protection."
    Consequence
    Without audible indicators, the driver may leave the key in the ignition, increasing the risk of theft.
    Remedy
    GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 17130.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  12. Front seat belt pretensioner may not lock

    Reported July 17, 2015Model years 2012–2013DVSA recall R/2015/12538 vehicles affected

    In certain head-on or rear-end collisions, the lap belt pretensioner may deploy but not lock under load, increasing the risk of injury. Both front lap belt pretensioners will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    FRONT SEAT LAP BELT PRE-TENSIONER MAY NOT FUNCTION AS INTENDED
    Defect
    The front seats are equipped with lap and shoulder belt pretentioners. In certain head on or rear end collisions the lap belt pretentioner will deploy but not lock in the loaded position. This can increase the risk of injury when the conditions are met. Parts for the recall will not be available until October 2015.
    Remedy
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace both front pretentioners with lap belt.

  13. Tire label omits front and rear rim sizes

    Reported March 20, 2015Model years 2015NHTSA campaign 15V16200019,831 vehicles affected

    The tire label lacks front and rear rim size information. This could lead to fitting incorrectly sized rims and increase crash risk. Owners will receive a corrected label free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
    Defect
    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Buick Encore vehicles manufactured August 26, 2014, to February 9, 2015, and 2015 Chevrolet Trax vehicles manufactured October 13, 2014, to February 3, 2015. The affected vehicles have tire placards that do not provide the rim size information for the front or rear wheels. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims and Motor Home/Recreation Vehicle Trailer Load Carrying Capacity Information for Motor Vehicles with a GVWR of 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds) or less."
    Consequence
    If the label is missing front and rear rim size information, the owner may replace the rims with ones that are an incorrect size, increasing the risk of crash.
    Remedy
    GM will notify owners, and will send owners a corrected label, free of charge. The recall April 29, 2015. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, and Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 15166.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  14. Steering circuit board may wear and cut assist

    Reported March 13, 2015Model years 2015NHTSA campaign 15V1460002,295 vehicles affected

    The steering column housing may contact and wear the power steering circuit board, causing a sudden loss of steering assist and increasing crash risk. Dealers will inspect and replace the steering column assembly as needed, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
    Defect
    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Buick Encore vehicles manufactured November 27, 2014, to February 24, 2015, and 2015 Chevrolet Trax vehicles manufactured November 18, 2014, to February 17, 2015. The steering column assembly housing may contact the power steering printed circuit board causing the circuit board to wear.
    Consequence
    The circuit board wear may cause a sudden loss of electric power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the steering column assembly, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 24, 2015. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 15168.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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