Used 2021 Chevrolet Trax Consumer Reviews
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Sporty and tons of fun to drive
I looked at all the competition and and the Chevy Trax beat them hands down. I purchased a 2020 Trax AWD LT and it has all the bells and whistles and comfort i expected. Getting in and out of it is easy. Has plenty of power to move in and out of traffic. Tons of storage and hidden compartments and that is with the back seat up. Fit and finish is excellent compared to the others. Only complaint is the gas mileage is a tad lower than expected, but since i only drive in the city that is to be expected. Will buy another one when i am in the market for a new car again. Hats off to Chevy for keeping the brand in my opinion the best on the market.
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Test Drive
My wife and I went for a test drive and this vehicle is just fine with great value.We were curious about the power since that was the negative concern from the " pro review crowd", the power is just fine. I would say peppy in traffic and adequate on the hiway, if you want more go big. This is a subcompact SUV not a V- 8 powered SUV. Further more why would pay 3 to 5 K for competition, your choice. For me this vehicle is being underrated, we are buying one.
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Very Impressive
I'm 64 years old. I have been driving sense I was 9 years old. I Like Cars. I have owned well over a hundred used cars & trucks and about 20 new ones, I have owned just about every model GM made, Fords, Dodge, Chrysler's, Toyota's, Nissan,s, Kia's, VW's, and a Subaru just to name a few. Never put over 50,000 miles on any of them, (didn't keep them long enough). Well in 2014, I decided I wanted a 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan, at that time the reviews on them were not that great, well it's been one of the best cars I've ever owned, I bought one with just 9,000 miles on it, it now has over 109,000, yes I finally put 100,000 miles on a car... My wife and I love the car that much, very comfortable, we can haul just about anything in it, 23 to 25 mpg. always, Strong V-6, use it to pull my 6 X 12 utility trailer, Just oil and filter changes, tires, and one set of brake pads at 70,000 miles, No break downs or any issues what so ever. I said all that to say this, I just purchased a 2020 Chevrolet Trax LS, AWD. with cruse & 16 inch aluminum wheel option. it was a demo with 2,500 miles. I paid $16,000. (FYI. The LS is the only model that does not have start stop technology, that is a very good thing in my opinion) I drove the car 150 miles from the dealership to my home and was more than impressed, critics call it choppy and under powered. This is absolute nonsense. I found the car to be very comfortable and had very adequate power even at 70 to 90 mph. and the car is very stable at these speeds. I would compare this to my 2013 KIA Sorento which cost $24,000 at the time. Of course only time will tell on the reliability, Sometime I think the critics are bias toward cool and trendy, All I can say is the critics were wrong about my 2013 Caravan and I'm fairly confident they are wrong about this one.
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great fit
I'm a bigger guy, so I don't fit well in smaller vehicles. Don't let this one fool you, it is roomy, comfortable and fun!
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You're gonna fall in love with this car it's very spacious and the performance is awesome i highly recommend it
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My 2nd Trax.....love it!
This is my second TraxI bought a 2015 LTZ AWD in March 2015 and drove it for 60k with no major issues and recently traded it for 2020 Premier AWD. Love the price and value....a featured packed sub-compact SUV with great style and excellent driving performance. I totally disagree with the review of the “pep” and ride.....totally disagree!
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Great car
This vehicle is comfortable, plenty of room, great on gas mileage. When I test drove it for the first time, I fell instantly in love with this car. I would recommend this vehicle to anyone.
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Fine little SUV
Decided to go small SUV this time. Looked around pretty well and decided on the TRAX. Bought the LT option with the LT convenience group with AWD. To my surprise, what a great little car! Pleasant of feature, nice ride and comfy. Not to mention great fuel economy, am averaging 36 mpg back and forth to work. Most review underrate this car. It's worth taking a serious look at.
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Big Guy Review
Update: I now have over 30,000 trouble-free miles and averaging 32.7mpg now that the engine's broken-in. Trax scored well on 2022 IIHS updated side impact testing. People buy different cars for different reasons. The Trax cannot be all things to all people, it is a small budget car plain and simple just as GM planned. You want more features? Buy a Buick Encore. Want more passenger and cargo room? Buy a Trailblazer or Equinox. For me, I wanted a small AWD SUV for commuting but one that offered me the most amount of space for my large frame (to put it politely). After going to the car show last year (right before COVID hit), I found the Trax to be the least claustrophobic within its class, so it made my short list. After a lengthy test drive, I ended up purchasing a 2020 leftover for close to $10k off MSRP (with many incentives) which made it a no-brainer. At that price, it's much easier to overlook the Trax's weaknesses. Yes, it's slow, it doesn't have a lot of cargo or passenger room and the interior is a sea of black plastic with some cheap bits, but all of these things are pretty much par for the course in this segment. There are quite a few nit-picky things I don’t like about the car myself, the worst being the lack of a center console (the arm rest sits too low for me), the tiny side mirrors and the too small sun visors. My favorite features are the Infotainment system with Apple CarPlay, keyless entry/start, remote start and how surprisingly quiet it is on the highway. With 5,700 miles on the odometer, I’m averaging 30.1 mpg with a split of about 60% highway, 40% city, not bad. The impressive safety scores will give me peace of mind when my daughter gets the car in 4-5 years. All told, the Trax’s strengths far outweigh its deficiencies for me.
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Not Reliable
We have leased this car for eight months and randomly, after stopping at a red light, it would not move. Tried putting in reverse but the car shook violently. At first it was a perfect compact SUV for us but after this problem we are questioning its reliability.
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hate this car
I bought my first brand new car February 4th 2020. I purchased a 202 Chevrolet Trax AWD... This is the absolute WORSE VEHICLE I HAVE EVER DRIVEN. I hate this car, I would not recommend this vehicle to anyone. At 1200 miles the check engine light came on and the car shut off on me in the middle of the interstate in Wyoming in a blizzard!!!!! The dealership in Wyoming replaced my fuel filter claiming it was fixed, the refused to give me a loaner car. They left me and my & years old child without a vehicle in the middle of winter in Wyoming and didn't give a damn! I go to pick my car up a few days later and the thing wouldn't start. So they take it back into service, once again refusing me a loaner car (remind you loaner cars are covered under my warranty I PAY FOR) The dealership calls me 4 days later saying my fuel pump was bad and charged me $130 to drain my fuel, claimed that wasn't covered under my bumper to bumper warranty. I finally get my car back and it still isn't running right, I tell the dealership and the mechanic laughed at me and told me there is nothing wrong with my car... couple months go by, my car still doesn't run right, it stalls, acts like it doesn't want to go and makes some metal clanking noise when I hit the gas. Well, I move back home to Texas, get here and 2 weeks later my check engine light comes on AGAIN. I take it to the local dealership here and tell them about the check engine and how it hasn't been running right since 1200 miles. At least this dealership gave me a loaner car. Well, they had my car for over a week with zero communication with me, unless I called them. They had to replace my turbo charger with only 13000 miles on my car. I get it back, they still did not address the stalling issue or the clanking noise. The representative I picked the car up from said there wasn't even notes made in the system about the issue. Well, a few weeks pass and my check engine light comes on again, and my car still is stalling out. I take it back to the shop AGAIN, they had it like 5 days, apparently I had eroded spark plugs on my brand new car. I get my car back for 7 days and it is stalling so bad I almost got smashed by a semi in the middle of Highway 75 in Dallas with my child in the back seat. I am so very disappointed in GM and Chevy and how they made such a [non-permissible content removed] vehicle and how their service departments treat me like I'm stupid because I'm a woman and how their service departments refuse to look into an issue that has been brought to their attention numerous times. My car has now been back in the shop for a week, with no communication from the service department once again. GM and Chevy should be ashamed of themselves for treating your customers like this. Mine and my Childs lives are put in danger every day ion that vehicle and neither GM, Chevy, their dealerships or service departments seems to care at all. This is my first brand new vehicle and it has been the worse experience ever.
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2020 trax premire
just plain love it super SUV don't need a hugh vehicle so this is perfect
Vary nice Vehicle
This vehicle is roomy and sporty at the same time. I do 1.4 turbo engine gives the vehicle decent acceleration.
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Monday car?
Okay so I have 10,000 miles on my Trax went through some growing pains with it it was rough in the beginning but the suspension broke in. The stiff frame is actually quite nice. car has a slight body roll when cornering, you get used to it . We've had heavy rains the past few months and the car goes into misfire mode the next day after about five miles the misfire warning goes away when things dry out. Taking the engine beauty cover off yields white corrosion on the four torx stews holing the coil pack assembly down. whenever you open up the driver side door in the rain about a gallon of water runs out from the weep holes it fills up with water and you get the warning on the dashboard to open and close your driver's side window up and down so it can relearn its parameters. The draining water may seem inconsequential but holds moisture and causes fogging in the winter and will cause premature rust if you do not use the car often enough to drain that water out. the hill assist is a problem. It has only work several times. There is a recall on other GM models for this. I park on a hill everyday at the same spot and the car tends to roll and if you're stopped at the light and you take your foot off the gas your car will roll backwards. This is serious and one of the biggest complaints on this model, you will roll into the car behind you. I believe the car is made to disengage the converter when stopped, probably to save gas.. As you hit the gas you hear and feel the lock up. Kind of a good way to avoid the start stop system everyone hates. But without the hill assist holding the car it rolls back like driving a stick shift vehicle. Since day one this thump of the converter locking up when you take your foot off the brake is annoying and has become a very noticable sometimes violent thump as if someone bumped into you. GM posted a bulletin stating it is present but does not affect performance. The air conditioning system isn't up to par, anything over 82 degrees and full sun is problematic. The size of the car is perfect for New York City driving and parking. It holds quite a bit of stuff.the car is a cute little car, some do not agree. *** Fast forward to 36,000 miles. The thumping is worse. I changed one set of brake pads all around. Zero additional cost to lease this car for 3 years other than oil changes. Apart from the complaints it proved durable I wound up buying this off lease for a great price of 14,300.00. given car prices I took the chance.**** Fast forward again 41,000 miles it started using Antifreeze. Gallon for 2000 miles. I will update. Blogs say it could be a clamp on a hose, plastic thermostat housing crack, or the dreaded turbo. Stay tuned.****
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Trash don’t buy
So 3 months after my new car purchase the battery died, called service they said even tho the car was brand new it was considered maintenance and they wouldn’t do anything. the manufacturer’s warranty ended at 35,000 miles at 40,000 the fan wouldn’t stop blowing it would run when the car was turned off killing the battery fixed broken fuse then can stopped running altogether over heating the car, another brown fuse then the fan started running again after the car was turned off and the entire dashboard went out reset the battery fixed that, what next? Not to mention it does not show the gauge to tell the car is overheating or how hot it is, it only has a warning the will flash that it’s over heated. Only pros for me is it’s good on gas, other than that would never buy this car again.
Best car for the price
Purchased a 2020 LT. Loaded with AWD for $19000. I weight 250 pounds and fit in the Trax fine. Car is solid as a rock and gets great mileage for an AWD. Amazing in the snow. In my opinion, this is the biggest bargain in the US auto market.
It could be better.
First of all, this car needs higher octane gas. So when the gas prices go up as they did, you'll be paying through the nose. I tried not putting in the higher octane gas and the car basically will sputter and not go. Second, I live in a hot area. Nevada. So when it's hot, this car will sputter if there is a mild or more incline you can feel it lose power. Doesn't seem to have this problem when it's not hot. It's also bumpy when it shifts. Not sure if there is anything wrong with the transmission. I took it back to chevy and they said everything was fine. 3rd. If you plan on putting anything between the front seats.... it'll be in the back floor real quick, there's nothing to stop it. I had to put a cup in the center back holder to prevent this. 4th Most of the time, I can't tell if the air conditioning button and/or the air recirculating button are on or off. the light is so dim. if it's sunny outside, forget about it. 5th. I hate this push button key fob recognition system it has. If it doesn't detect the fob, it won't unlock, nor start. It's real annoying when I stop, and turn the car off but it can't find the fob, so it'll turn the engine off, but keep everything else on until you start the car again just to turn it off again, because you were getting out anyway. 6th. Holy cow, I've never had a vehicle acquire so many dents and scratches and one broken windshield. I think the angle of the hood and windshield is an invitation for damage. Oh and don't get a flat, tire store said tires are odd size and they don't carry them, 2 to 3 days out. (I'm not doing the counting thing anymore). One of the most annoying things is the display that occasionally pops up that says something to the effect of "taking your eyes off the road is dangerous" Even my 11 year old daughter said, Dad that's a stupid message, you have to take your eyes off the road to read it and then clear it out. Some kunkle head didn't think that one through. I really don't like the car. I like chevy's, just not this car.
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The worst vehicle I've ever owned
After my Corolla got rear ended I said I would give a domestic carmaker an opportunity to earn my business. So I purchased a 2020 Chevrolet Trax LT AWD. It was new when I bought it. Big mistake. It struggles to accelerate (kinda like my mail truck from 1987), has terrible fuel mileage, is cramped, needed new electrical work and a new radiator at 40,000 miles, it lost all of its oil pressure at one point and overall I wasn't happy with it. I take good care of my vehicles because I want them to last but the Trax really struggled with maintenance. I decided to trade it for a Honda.
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Red Hot Trax
I recently traded in my beloved Cube after 12 years and was looking for something unique with style and the interior room I had gotten used to. Once I saw the new RED HOT Trax LT on the lot, that was it. Had it for a month and like it more each day. Great car, great price, great color.
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Fine unless you enjoy speed and acceleration
The Trax is a good value for someone looking for the function of an SUV but needs a small package. It has good visibility, is relatively comfortable, and offers more space than a compact sedan would. Access to the rear seats is adequate and there's room for groceries, packages, etc. It is not the fastest off the mark, however. The engine is a bit underpowered- I wonder if this had been equipped with GM's old "Iron Duke" 16v 4-cylinder would it be a little more sprightly. If the tradeoff for the lackluster acceleration was outstanding fuel economy I could understand, but no. It will do if you just have to have a Chevy, but there are competitors that do the compact SUV better.
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Better than I expected!
I selected the Trax AWD LS because it was the cheapest SUV like car at the dealer's lot. WOW, this car rides and handles head and shoulders above my trade-in, a 2017 Chevy Spark. Driving in city traffic this car is definitely not under powered. But what I really like is how well you can see all around with the taller Trax with large tinted windows. The rear camera is amazing, and my neck thanks it. It came standard with cruise control, power everything. The handling is tight, much better than my wife's chevy HHR hatchback. The trunk space is adequately large, but rear seat leg room is only good for young people. The front seats are more comfortable than the HHR. Overall, I am very satisfied for value, functionality & comfort. I hope it will be as durable as the 2011 HHR which is amazing trouble free for 11 years.
Good Basic Transportation with Good Mileage
Rented a Trax for 4 days and found it good, no-frills, basic transportation. As one of the lowest priced SUVs you can buy, there’s a few bells and whistles missing (like a center console which is strange! It has 4 cup holders in its place). Mileage was good (29 City/Hwy combined) and the 6 speed transmission was smoother shifting than the Toyota RAV 4 and Hyundai Tucson I’d recently rented. Engine and road noise was a little more pronounced than other cars I’ve driven, but I was still impressed with its handling and Apple CarPlay integration. This is certainly an easy car to drive. I’d certainly buy one for my my daughters to drive. No problems at all with the vehicle that had 31,000 miles on its odometer.
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Great suv for the dollar
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Perfect car for me
The Chevy is the perfece car for me. I can get in and out of it easily and it performs well in town and on the Highway. Unfortunate Consumer reports does not give it fair review but speads lies about its performance which are not true.
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Good features but uncomfortable
I love a lot of the options and the Chevy Infotainment system. But ifyou are a tall or large person, this car isn’t going to be the best option for you. The angle The seat is at as as the actual size of the seat itself is just very uncomfortable.
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Underwhelming
Underwhelming, that’s the best word to describe this car. I would suggest test driving something else before even considering this one. With this car, Chevy did what it always does, makes a very cheap barely viable vehicle, and charges way too much for it. If it was 11 or $12,000 brand new I’d say fine. But for 20+ thousand dollars, virtually any other car in this class is better. The first thing I would suggest is do not pop the hood and look at the engine, you may have a hard time finding it. It’s the size of a shoebox, literally, which is why they had to turbo charge it just to get it up to 130 hp, which is probably overestimated by at least 10 to 15 hp as per usual . The seats are incredibly uncomfortable, there’s not enough room in the Back for anything other than three or four grocery bags. It’s ride is comparable to a go cart. Chevy loyalists are like Detroit Lions fans, they know their team is going to get killed but they go anyway. I urge all of you Chevy loyalists to avoid this car at all costs, Chevy doesn’t make great cars in the first place, and this car doesn’t even measure up to that standard. You’ve been warned.
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Rental Car - Booooo!!!
Ugly. Underpowered. No cruise control. Steering wheel incredibly touchy. Windshield wipers not intuitive. I curse this car and the company that designed and built it. Yuck.
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I love my Chevy Trax
There is everything to like and nothing not to like on my Trax. Don't believe the lies that Consumer Reports publishes. They clearly reviewed a car without a turbo. That option is not available so their review is totally false. The more I drive my Trax the more I love it.
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Fun and sporty
After trading in our Altima, getting use to this car took a little time but love the dark tinted windows, nice rims, and sun roof! It is a really fun car to drive!
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Great car for the price
Since my purchase of this vehicle. I can say it is definitely a gas saver.Although I dont have the trunk space I had in my previous vehicle. I make it work
Nice vehicle. Bought from a poor dealer.
Nice small crossover suv.
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Convenient
Like the fold flat back seat
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Trax
Great gas mileage. Easy to get into and out. Nice inside and out. Great pickup and go handles great
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Chevrolet Trax Premier 2020
I enjoy so much driving this vehicle
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I love everything about this vehicle it’s so fun to drive.
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My review
So far I'm happy with this vehicle. Tire selections (brand name) of this vehicles size are few.
SMALL AND COZY BUT GET RID OF WHEN YOU GET TO 90K
One you get closer to 85-90k miles everything starts to go wrong barley any problems until my third year of ownership and high mileage this is my second Chevy I owned that once you start to get closer to 80 to 90,000 miles. It has a lot of costly problems at once but I’m up to that point. It’s the perfect car very low maintenance it’s good for people who plan on not keeping it past the three-year mark or past that certain mileage. And for those wandering, I’ve had to replace the turbo, the battery, the water pump, and the tube that feeds my anti freeze due to a burst
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Great gas mileage
Like every thing about the car