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2024 Chevrolet Trax maintenance schedule

The 2024 Trax is part of the VSS-F generation (2024-2026), sold as an SUV. Below: its service intervals with the source behind each one, the fluids it takes, the problems owners report for this year, and the NHTSA recalls issued for it.

Service schedule

What the 2024 Trax needs, and when

All 11 of these items come from Chevrolet's own published schedule. Manufacturer rows link to Chevrolet's own schedule, Independent rows to a service shop or parts retailer's published guide.

ServiceIntervalSource
Engine oil and filter

OLM dictated

7,500 mi / 1 yearManufacturer
Engine air filter45,000 mi / 4 yearsManufacturer
Cabin air filter22,500 mi / 2 yearsManufacturer
Tire rotation7,500 mi / 1 yearManufacturer
Brake fluid45,000 mi / 3 yearsManufacturer
Engine coolant150,000 mi / 5 yearsManufacturer
Transmission fluid

Severe

45,000 miManufacturer
Spark plugs60,000 miManufacturer
Serpentine belt97,500 mi / 10 yearsManufacturer
PCV valve97,500 miManufacturer
12V batteryInspect, replace as neededManufacturer

Intervals are for normal driving; towing, short trips, extreme heat or dust shorten them.

Fluids and engines

What goes in it

Engine oil
5W-30 dexos1 Gen3, 4.2 qt
Coolant
Dex-Cool
Transmission fluid
Dexron VI

Powertrains in this generation

  • 1.2L 3-cyl (LIH), 137 hp, 6-speed auto, FWD

Confirm the exact spec against the owner's manual or the label under the hood; capacities vary by engine and drivetrain.

Known problems

What 2024 Trax owners run into

Problems reported for this model year, with the mileage they tend to show up at. Buying past a window is not automatically a pass - it just needs to be priced in.

Infotainment reset

low severity

0-5,000 mi

Screens blank out unprompted

Source: repairpal.com

Safety recalls

1 NHTSA recall for the 2024 Chevrolet Trax

From NHTSA's recall database, matched by model and year. Recall repairs are free at Chevrolet dealers, and a given car may already be fixed or fall outside a campaign, so check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before you buy.

Electrical system

NHTSA 23V744000

November 2023

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Buick Encore GX, Envista, and Chevrolet Trax vehicles. The software in the Virtual Cockpit Unit Module (VCU) may cause the instrument panel display to intermittently go blank at vehicle startup or while driving.

Remedy: The VCU software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 4, 2023. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is A232424320.

Running costs

What maintenance typically costs

A typical year of maintenance
$576
Five years of maintenance
$3,240
The major service near 100,000 mi
$1,200

Typical US independent-shop estimates for this generation; they vary by region and condition.

Other Trax model years

VSS-F (2024-2026)

202420252026

Gamma II (2015-2022)

20152016201720182019202020212022

Shopping new? The Chevrolet Trax guide covers the current model, with what it costs to keep for 1 to 15 years.

Sources

Researched 2026-09-18. Modeling, not mechanic advice - always confirm against your car's owner's manual and service records.

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