Platform Heritage
The Chevrolet Trax is a subcompact crossover SUV manufactured by General Motors and marketed under the Chevrolet brand since 2013, currently in its second generation.
The first generation model was released globally in 2013 as the smallest, entry-level crossover SUV offering from the brand. Development and production were centered in South Korea by GM Korea. A restyled model was also produced as the Buick Encore in North America and as the Opel/Vauxhall Mokka in Europe.
In several markets, the vehicle was marketed as the Chevrolet Tracker, and as the Holden Trax in Australia and New Zealand. The Trax became available in Canada, Mexico, Germany, South Korea, Lebanon, United Arab Emirates, and Europe for the 2013 model year and was released in the United States for the 2015 model year.
In 2019, GM released the replacement of the Trax for China and Latin America, the Tracker. The first-generation Trax continued to be marketed in North America, South Korea, and several other markets until 2022, when it was replaced by the larger second-generation Trax due for the 2024 model year. The second-generation Trax is also marketed in China as the Chevrolet Seeker.
Source: Wikipedia intro extract · as of Aug 13, 2026
Key facts for this model year
0NHTSA owner complaints
2Safety recalls on file
0Top issue reports · None reported
$0Typical OEM recall remedy cost to you
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System Defect Summaries & Field Data
Active safety recalls on file: 2 (source: NHTSA Recalls API · as of Aug 13, 2026)
Recent recall summaries
Campaign 16V651000 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL · API record
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.
Campaign 16V257000 · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. · API record
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."
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On-Site Chevrolet Trax Pre-Purchase Checklist
- Verify OBD-II readiness monitors are complete (not recently cleared) using a full protocol scan.
- Compare dashboard mileage to ECU-stored odometer modules where accessible.
- Pull permanent and pending DTCs — not only stored codes visible on the dash.
- Confirm recall remedy completed for AIR BAGS:FRONTAL (campaign 16V651000).
- Confirm recall remedy completed for EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. (campaign 16V257000).
- Run a MotoMetrics on-site scan for Chevrolet Trax before signing the bill of sale.
Chevrolet OBD-II trouble code quick reference
- P0420 — Catalyst below threshold — Silverado and Equinox AFM/DFM platforms
- P0171 — System too lean — intake gasket and MAF sensor fouling
- P0300 — Engine misfire — AFM lifter and ignition system diagnostics
Generic diagnostic context only — confirm stored, pending, and permanent codes with a full-protocol scan before purchase.