Common problems by part
Chevrolet Trax steering problems
DVSA MOT tests 2022–2025 · 1,549 MOT tests · Updated
At 9 years, 2.5 in 100 MOT tests of the Chevrolet Trax failed on steering, against 1.8 for all class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years; 1,549 MOT tests) [1].
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- Against all class 4 vehicles the same age: about average for all class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years), 39 MOT tests with a fail
- When it starts: clear of 1.2 times from 10 years and at every older age seen
- MOT tests at 9 years: 1,549 for the Chevrolet Trax
Figures are for the model as a whole, not for one car.
What the MOT tests show
What we know
2.5 fails per 100 MOT tests at 9 years, against 1.8 for all class 4 vehicles tested at 9 (all test years). That is about average.
Why it matters
A steering fail stops the car passing until it is fixed.
What to check
With the engine running, turn the wheel lock to lock: listen for knocks or groans and feel for play at the straight-ahead position. On the drive the car should not wander.
Chevrolet Trax steering fails by age
| Age | MOT tests | Fails per 100 | All class 4 vehicles the same age |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 1,549 | 2.5 | 1.8 |
| 10 | 1,519 | 4.1 | 2.1 |
| 11 | 1,446 | 7.0 | 2.5 |
All first-use years of the Chevrolet Trax pooled at each age, against all class 4 vehicles at that age over all 2022–2025 test years.
What fails in the steering at 9 years
Advisories (not fails)
- Track rod end: ball joint has slight play: 1.4 advisories per 100 MOT tests, all class 4 vehicles 0.9. Track rod end ball joint has slight play MOT advisory
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How to check on a test drive
With the engine running, turn the wheel lock to lock: listen for knocks or groans and feel for play at the straight-ahead position. On the drive the car should not wander.
The most common advisory here in MOT records: Track rod end: ball joint has slight play.
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Other Chevrolet Trax problems
Steering on rival models
- Nissan Juke steering problems: 5.6 per 100 MOT tests at 9 years, against 2.5 for the Chevrolet Trax (147,330 MOT tests)
- Vauxhall Mokka steering problems: 4.6 per 100 MOT tests at 9 years, against 2.5 for the Chevrolet Trax (128,324 MOT tests)
- Ford Ecosport steering problems: 3.2 per 100 MOT tests at 9 years, against 2.5 for the Chevrolet Trax (27,236 MOT tests)
Questions people ask
Does the Chevrolet Trax have more steering problems than other cars?
2.5 in 100 MOT tests at 9 years, against 1.8 for all class 4 vehicles the same age: about average by our test (all test years; 1,549 MOT tests).
How common are Chevrolet Trax steering problems?
2.5 in 100 MOT tests at 9 years failed on steering, against 1.8 for all class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years; 1,549 MOT tests).
At what age do Chevrolet Trax steering fails start?
10 years: from then on the rate stays clear of 1.2 times all class 4 vehicles the same age at every age seen, 2,965 MOT tests.
Sources
- Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2022 to 2025. DVSA MOT data, Open Government Licence v3.0, 4,514 MOT tests. Accessed 7 Oct 2026.
Parts: against all class 4 vehicles at the same age, all 2022–2025 test years pooled, not adjusted for mileage. Breakdowns and non-MOT faults are not in this data. How we compare