2021 Chevrolet Trax Recalls, Problems & MPG

NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 25 owner complaints for the 2021 Chevrolet Trax. The EPA rates it 26 to 28 MPG combined, depending on engine and drivetrain.

Recalls
0
Owner complaints
25
Crashes / fires reported
5 / 1
EPA combined
26–28 MPG

2021 Chevrolet Trax recalls

NHTSA lists no safety recalls for the 2021 Chevrolet Trax as of Oct 26, 2026.

Recall repairs are free. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours still needs one.

Most reported 2021 Chevrolet Trax problems

Owner complaints to NHTSA by system. One complaint can name more than one system.

  • Electrical System10
  • Engine6
  • Service Brakes6
  • Air Bags3
  • Power Train3
  • Unknown or Other3
  • Hydraulic2
  • Fuel/Propulsion System2

2021 Chevrolet Trax gas mileage

EPA ratings for each version (city / highway / combined).

VersionEngineCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Trax FWD1.4 L 4 cyl, Automatic (S6)263128$2,300
Trax FWD1.4 L 4 cyl, Automatic (S6)243227$2,400
Trax AWD1.4 L 4 cyl, Automatic (S6)242926$2,450
Trax AWD1.4 L 4 cyl, Automatic (S6)233026$2,450

Real-world mileage depends on how and where you drive. Logbay compares your actual MPG with these EPA numbers.

Questions

Does the 2021 Chevrolet Trax have any recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety recalls for the 2021 Chevrolet Trax as of Oct 26, 2026.

What are the most common 2021 Chevrolet Trax problems?

Owners filed 25 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported areas are electrical system (10), engine (6), service brakes (6).

What gas mileage does the 2021 Chevrolet Trax get?

The EPA rates the 2021 Chevrolet Trax at 26 to 28 MPG combined (best version: 26 city / 31 highway).

Sources: NHTSA recalls and owner complaints (api.nhtsa.gov), EPA fuel economy (fueleconomy.gov). Updated Oct 26, 2026. Complaint counts are unverified owner reports.