CHEVROLET TRAX · model year

2022 CHEVROLET TRAX

13 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash report for this specific cohort.

NHTSA overall rating

5 / 5 ★

New Car Assessment Program

The 2022CHEVROLETTRAX carries 13 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 1 crash, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. For crash performance, NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gave this cohort an overall 5/5 rating, with 5/5 front crash, 5/5 side crash, and 4/5 rollover scores derived from standardized barrier and dynamic tests.

Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2022 TRAX is engine with 4 filings, followed by fuel/propulsion system (3) and air bags (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.

NHTSA currently has 57 investigation files overlapping the 2022 TRAX, and 2 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.

13
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
2022 CHEVROLET TRAX — NHTSA crash-test profile NHTSA NCAP crash-test star ratings for the 2022 CHEVROLET TRAX. Overall composite: 5.0 of 5 stars across 3 safety dimensions. Front CrashSide CrashRollover 5.0 NHTSA NCAP of 5 stars
  • Front Crash 5.0 ★
  • Side Crash 5.0 ★
  • Rollover 4.0 ★
NHTSA overall 5.0/5 stars, with front-crash, side-crash and rollover ratings from standardized NCAP barrier and dynamic tests.

Total Complaints

13 filings

Crashes Reported

1 reports

Source

NHTSA ODI

Federal complaints database

Complaints vs. fleet median (215)

At or below the fleet median complaint volume.

NHTSA NCAP overall: 5/5 — Top NCAP rating · Front: 5/5 · Side: 5/5 · Rollover: 4/5

Complaints by Component

ComponentCount
ENGINE4
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM3
AIR BAGS1
POWER TRAIN1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER1
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC1

Recent Complaints

20260204ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Trax. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle hesitated while accelerating, and the RPM was elevated. The ABS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the turbo was designed to maintain heat. The vehicle was not repaired due to the lack of a fault code. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 35,000.

Mileage: 35,000

20260204SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Trax. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle hesitated while accelerating, and the RPM was elevated. The ABS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the turbo was designed to maintain heat. The vehicle was not repaired due to the lack of a fault code. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 35,000.

Mileage: 35,000

20250430ENGINE

The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Trax. The contact stated when the vehicle was started, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was driven to the residence. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with engine failure. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. In addition, the contact stated while driving to the dealer, the contact noticed smoke coming the exhaust pipe and there was misfire coming from the engine. The vehicle was towed to a second dealer; however, the vehicle had not been diagnosed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 44,000.

Mileage: 44,000

20250318VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Trax. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the contact became aware of a tiny crack on the passenger’s side of the windshield. The contact did not think much of the crack at first; however, over time, the crack started to expand. The local dealer was not contacted, and the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 29,000.

Mileage: 29,000

20250305ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER

The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Trax. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle failed to operate as designed. The trunk light illuminated, and the message to “Keep Eyes on the Road” was displayed, because it might cause a serious accident or death. The contact stated that her garage was broken into, and there was a key fob in the glove compartment, and shortly after the break-in, the vehicle stopped operating properly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that the vehicle needed to be re-coded. The vehicle was re-coded along with the key fob; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was not repaired for the most recent failure. The contact believed that the OnStar system had been hacked. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 47,000.

Mileage: 47,000

20240930ENGINE

The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Trax. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle independently decelerated and lost motive power. The check engine warning light was illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that several unknown warning lights were later illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was diagnosed with battery failure. The contact was informed that the battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact wanted a second opinion, and the vehicle was taken to two independent mechanics; however, the contact was advised to take the vehicle to the dealer. The contact was informed that the battery was in proper working condition. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.

Mileage: 65,000

20240826FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

My engine light is on due to Evaporative Emissions (EVAP) Leak Detection Pump. This has been an issue in the Chevrolet Trax previously and it is currently effecting my vehicle.

20240826ENGINE

My engine light is on due to Evaporative Emissions (EVAP) Leak Detection Pump. This has been an issue in the Chevrolet Trax previously and it is currently effecting my vehicle.

20231207ENGINE

The check engine light came on showing codes p 146 b,d,e,f The dealership looked at the car and said the purge pump needs replaced and ordered a part that is on back order and won’t be delivered in an undetermined date. We have now lost a considerable amount of gas mileage and the dealership it may be the fuel pump. They say if it is it won’t be covered by warranty. They have said the car is safe to drive on the other issue.

20231207FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

The check engine light came on showing codes p 146 b,d,e,f The dealership looked at the car and said the purge pump needs replaced and ordered a part that is on back order and won’t be delivered in an undetermined date. We have now lost a considerable amount of gas mileage and the dealership it may be the fuel pump. They say if it is it won’t be covered by warranty. They have said the car is safe to drive on the other issue.

20231207POWER TRAIN

The check engine light came on showing codes p 146 b,d,e,f The dealership looked at the car and said the purge pump needs replaced and ordered a part that is on back order and won’t be delivered in an undetermined date. We have now lost a considerable amount of gas mileage and the dealership it may be the fuel pump. They say if it is it won’t be covered by warranty. They have said the car is safe to drive on the other issue.

20230831FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

THE EVAP PURGE PUMP SYSTEM FAILURE: it is available for inspection upon request. Pump recirculates engine unburned gasoline fumes to be re-burned by engine. Safety/risk - unburned fumes. Yes, on 07/23/23, a loud explosion was heard coming from underneath the vehicle and said problem was then confirmed by an auto part store by inspecting for a diagnostic code. On 08/01/23 the problem was confirmed by Ingersoll Auto Danbury, Ct. 06810; still awaiting for EVAP-PURGE-PUMP-Part to be received by the above dealership for future repair (repair part not received as of 08/30/23) still driving vehicle until repair. After the pump failure, the dashboard engine light appeared.

20230223CrashAIR BAGS

Had a head-on collision and the airbags failed to deploy. Everyone was highly surprised that the airbags didn't work and told me where to report the safety issue. Unknown if the car has been retested or inspected after the incident.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many complaints does the 2022 CHEVROLET TRAX have?
The 2022 CHEVROLET TRAX has 13 NHTSA complaints, 1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2022 CHEVROLET TRAX?
The 2022 CHEVROLET TRAX received an overall NHTSA safety rating of 5/5, front crash rating of 5/5, side crash rating of 5/5, and rollover rating of 4/5.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 CHEVROLET TRAX?
The most-complained component for the 2022 CHEVROLET TRAX is ENGINE with 4 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM and AIR BAGS.
Is the 2022 CHEVROLET TRAX safe to buy?
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. The 2022 CHEVROLET TRAX has an NHTSA safety rating of 5/5. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.

Vehicle Safety Guides

Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.