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Chevrolet Trax: which year should you buy?

Across the 2015 to 2024 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2018 (86/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Pick the year, not just the nameplate.

Best years to target

2018 86 · 2017 80 · 2016 79 · 2019 78

Every model year, scored

Same math for every year (how we score). A neutral Unproven or Too New stamp means too few owner reports are on file to affirm the year, not that it’s clean.

202466/100
Caution

157 complaints · 1 recalls

201978/100
Buy

131 complaints · 2 recalls

201886/100
Buybest year

100 complaints · 2 recalls

201780/100
Buy

110 complaints · 3 recalls

201679/100
Buy

115 complaints · 5 recalls

201564/100
Caution

94 complaints · 7 recalls

Zeroing in on the 2018?

The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2018 Chevrolet Trax’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.

Recalls, complaint breakdown & inspection checklist, all in a shareable PDF

Cross-shopping a different nameplate? Compare the 2024 Chevrolet Trax head-to-head →

The fine print: each year’s verdict is computed from public NHTSA complaint and recall records for the Chevrolet Trax as a model, not for any individual car. A well-kept example of a weaker year can outlast a neglected strong one. Informational only, so always get a professional pre-purchase inspection.