Chevrolet Trax Generation 1 (2013–2022)

Chevrolet Trax Generation 1 (2013–2022) — production years, market prices by model year, NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, and live listings for sale on VehiSales.

Chevrolet Trax — body generations

Generation Produced Facelift
Generation 1 2013–2022 —
Generation 2 2024–present —

Vehicles within one generation share the same platform and body style.

Engines used in the Trax

Engine families this model shipped with, by NHTSA VIN build data — each links to every model that shares it.

Engine Years in this model Also used in VIN builds ⓘ
Chevrolet 1.4L 4-cylinder 2013–2022 9 models 128

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About this generation

The first-generation Trax (model code U200, designated TJ in Australia) was first shown as a concept car, which was first unveiled at the 2012 Paris Motor Show, with the final model unveiled at the 2013 North American International Auto Show. It was then available for test driving at the 2013 Montreal International Auto Show, with four essay models shown. The SUV was in development since 2008 by GM's small vehicle development team centered in South Korea.

It is based on the GM Gamma II platform, which is shared with the Chevrolet Aveo/Sonic and the Opel Mokka/Buick Encore. It was marketed as the Holden Trax in Australia and as the Chevrolet Tracker in Russia and South America. For most global markets, the Trax was produced by both GM Korea and GM Mexico. SAIC-GM also produced the model for the Chinese market from the 2015 model year until 2020. GM Uzbekistan also produced this model starting in late 2018.

During 2013 and early 2014, the Trax was only sold in Canada, Mexico, Germany, South Korea, Lebanon, United Arab Emirates, and Europe. In Canada, the Trax was the first compact Chevrolet crossover SUV since the discontinuation of the Tracker (read below). The vehicle started shipping on April 2, 2013; however, pre-sales began as early as the fourth quarter of 2012 for both Mexico (1.8 L) and Canada (1.4 L turbo).

Sales in South Korea started in late February 2013. In late 2014, the Trax was marketed to more countries including China, Indonesia, and the Philippines. The Trax was introduced in South Korea in February 2013. It was powered by the 1.4 L turbocharged gasoline engine. In 2015, a 1.6-litre diesel engine was added. The facelift model was introduced in October 2016. It was the most exported car of South Korea from 2016 to 2018.

The Trax came to the United States as a 2015 model, following the success of the Buick Encore (the Trax and Encore share the GM Gamma II platform) and possible competition from the Jeep Renegade; GM initially had no plans to offer the Trax to the U.S. market. The U.S.-market Trax was largely unchanged from the global version, but had some U.S.-specific features including OnStar with AT&T 4G LTE and SiriusXM satellite radio.

The U.S. version was powered by the 1.4 L turbocharged inline-4 with at 4,900 rpm and at 1,850 rpm. Trailer towing was not recommended. Only the 6-speed automatic transmission was available. Three trim levels, each available with front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive, are available: LS, LT, and LTZ. Chevrolet performed a mid-cycle update on the Trax for the 2017 model year, first unveiled at the 2016 Chicago Auto Show on February 12, 2016.

The updated Trax carried design cues from the Malibu and Volt, including new halogen projector headlights, LED daytime running lights, dual taillights, and a new grille design. A set of 18-inch aluminum wheels were offered on the Premier model trim. The interior was also redesigned with a new dashboard and center instrument panel. Overall, the 2017 facelift improved Trax's perceived quality. The 2017 Trax went on sale in the fall of 2016.

The Trax continued unchanged for the 2020 model year in North America. It was joined by a slightly larger model, the Trailblazer (no relation to the previous North American or international mid-sized SUVs of the same name). For the 2021 model year, the base L and high end Premier levels were removed from the offering trims, leaving the bottom-tier LS and now top-tier LT. In Australia and other Oceania markets, the Chevrolet Trax was offered under the Holden brand until that brand was discontinued in 2020.

It went on sale in 2013. In Russia and South America, the Trax was instead named the Chevrolet Tracker, which was the name used in North and Latin America from 1989 to 1991 and 1999 to 2008 for a Chevrolet/Geo version of the Suzuki Sidekick. The Trax was offered in different markets with different choices of drivetrains.

Source: Wikipedia — Chevrolet Trax — First generation (U200; 2013), CC BY-SA.

Market by model year

Year Units for sale Median price Vs newest Avg mileage
2015 237 $7,995 46% 103,038 mi
2016 339 $8,995 51% 93,861 mi
2017 305 $9,995 57% 88,679 mi
2018 409 $10,595 61% 86,694 mi
2019 719 $11,995 69% 76,613 mi
2020 883 $12,977 74% 70,782 mi
2021 263 $13,922 80% 63,400 mi
2022 860 $17,500 100% 35,421 mi

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Recalls & complaints by year (NHTSA)

Year Recalls Complaints Most reported
2015 7 94 Engine, Electrical System, Power Train
2016 5 116 Engine, Electrical System, Air Bags
2017 3 111 Engine, Electrical System, Unknown Or Other
2018 2 100 Suspension, Engine, Electrical System
2019 2 132 Engine, Electrical System, Unknown Or Other
2020 0 93 Electrical System, Engine, Unknown Or Other
2021 0 23 Electrical System, Engine, Service Brakes
2022 0 9 Engine, Fuel/Propulsion System, Service Brakes

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.

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