Legally reviewed by: Jessica Anvar Stotz, JD, MBA
Common problems: Transmission problems, electrical systems issues, airbag issues, and brake problems. No recalls have been issued for the 2020 Chevy Trax.
When looking for a new vehicle, consumers may become overwhelmed by the sheer amount of information out there regarding each and every car make and model.
Between websites like the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration’s (NTHSA) website and Cars.com, to magazines like Consumer Reports, there are dozens of sources a consumer might draw from when choosing to buy a new car.
In this article, we will be consolidating some of the most common complaints from these websites so that you can be better informed as a buyer or current owner.
We will also cover the lemon law and how you can use it to be compensated for the purchase of a new and warrantied but defective vehicle. Continue reading to find out more!
Common 2020 Chevy Trax Problems
- Transmission Problems: Hesitation switching gears, shuddering at high speeds, failure to properly accelerate, gear slippage
- Electrical Systems Issues: Dashboard turns on and off, fuses shorting, infotainment system problems
- Airbag Issues: Airbags not deploying, faulty airbag sensors
- Brake Problems: Brakes locking up
2020 Chevy Trax Transmission Problems
Transmission problems are often dangerous because they can severely impact the driver’s ability to successfully operate the vehicle. The transmission in a car is responsible for shifting gears and moving power from the engine to the wheels so that the car can accelerate and decelerate.
In the 2020 Chevy Trax, consumers reported experiencing hesitation switching gears, shuddering at high speeds, failures to properly accelerate, and gear slippage. All of these problems can be dangerous and should be addressed by a mechanic once discovered.
2020 Chevy Trax Electrical System Issues
Modern vehicles are packed full of helpful electronics for consumers to make use of, but unfortunately those electronics are also susceptible to breaking down.
In the 2020 Chevy Trax, consumers mentioned the lights on their dashboard turning off (and therefore stopping them from seeing important vehicle information), fuses shorting, and various problems with the infotainment system.
Infotainment systems run into problems in all kinds of different makes and models of cars and thankfully, can usually be fixed with software updates from an authorized dealer.
2020 Chevy Trax Brake Problems
Consumers reported one issue overwhelmingly with respect to the brakes on the 2020 Chevy Trax, and that was the brakes locking up while driving. This is a very dangerous defect for a vehicle to contain, because a driver who cannot brake their vehicle has very little control over that vehicle as a whole.
Some consumers found success resetting the computer within their vehicle to fix this problem, but taking it to be inspected and repaired by an authorized dealer is always the best choice.
2020 Chevy Trax Owner Complaints
“The vehicle looses power and jerks like the transmission is failing. It happens almost always when when going up a hill and also if the air conditioner is turned on the car can barely get out of its own way. I’ve almost been hit or rear ended several times trying to merge onto the highway because the car is jerking and barely wanting to move. I have now come to the point that I have to turn the AC off in a brand new car for for my own safety and to be able to get up to a normal speed when merging onto the highway. It has been doing this since I first got it but I didn’t think there was really much I could do about it. If my vehicle is needed for inspection, it is available at anytime!”
“My car brakes locked down while I was driving home from work, at 70 mph, posted speed limit. I got it to the dealership, it started out that it was a broken wire, now they tell me I need a new fuse box and it’s not covered. My car was purchased in may of 2020 and has 47k miles on it. The repairs have gone from 412.00 dollars, not including the tow bill to 719.00 dollars, not including the tow bill. A fuse box shorting out at two years old, and locking down the brakes is absurd. I work at a trucking company and have 40+ years experience with no tickets or accidents, I don’t know how my car didn’t flip forward it stopped so hard, it’s hard to think about what would have happened to someone with less driving experience than I have trying to control a car in the same instance.”
“Car has only 108000 miles. Already replaced suspension and steering and catalytic converter less than 6 months ago. Now needs new engine. All maintenance was maintained properly”
How the Lemon Law Can Resolve Your Problems with the 2020 Chevy Trax
The lemon law safeguards consumers who purchase or lease defective vehicles by providing them with the right to seek a refund or a replacement vehicle from the auto manufacturer by holding them accountable for selling problematic vehicles.
To qualify for a lemon law claim, the vehicle typically must be subject to repeat repairs for the same or similar defect during the manufacturer warranty.
To qualify as a lemon under California’s lemon law, typically a vehicle must have undergone at least two to four repair attempts, which is based on the state’s “reasonable number of repair attempts” criteria. Another definition of a lemon car is typically one that requires repairs and is thus inoperable for at least 30 or more days.
A lemon law claim starts when the consumer notices a defect and takes the car to an authorized manufacturer dealer for repairs. If the problem still exists after the first round of repairs, it will be necessary to try again until the car has been through enough repairs.
Thorough documentation supports the lemon law claim, thus it’s vital for the vehicle owner to retain records of these repair attempts.
Once the vehicle is likely to be classified as a lemon, the consumer should start the lemon law process. It is often advisable for consumers to hire a lemon law attorney which is often essential for success.
In California, successful consumers have their reasonable attorney’s fees paid by the manufacturer, ensuring the lawsuit incurs no personal expense to the consumer.
Upon winning a lemon law claim, the consumer will receive either a refund or a replacement vehicle. A replacement entails getting a car that is comparable, whereas a refund includes the entire sum paid for the vehicle. In any case, the manufacturer is entitled to a deduction for the time that the car was driven trouble-free.
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