Generation history
The Chevrolet Trax has been through 2 generations, starting in 2013 and 2023. The gaps were 10 years, an average of 10.0. The pace has been steady. The current generation began in 2023. On that cadence the next full redesign points to 2032 through 2034, centered on 2033. This is a projection. It comes from the model's own past redesign years, not from the manufacturer. A mid-cycle refresh usually lands in between. Public records describe the current generation this way: The second-generation Trax debuted in China in July 2022 as the Chevrolet Seeker. Specifications, trims and the NHTSA safety record are on the Chevrolet Trax model page.
Every generation
| Generation | Code | Years | What changed |
|---|---|---|---|
| First generation | U200 | 2013–2023 | 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. |
| Second generation | n/a | 2023–present | The second-generation Trax debuted in China in July 2022 as the Chevrolet Seeker. |
The Chevrolet Trax spent 10.0 years per generation on average. The current one is 3 years old. Treat 2032 to 2034 as a range, not a date.
Source: Chevrolet Trax (Wikipedia). The estimate is our arithmetic on those start years.
Open the Chevrolet Trax model page for specifications, trims, safety record and answers.
In more detail
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.
The second-generation Trax debuted in China in July 2022 as the Chevrolet Seeker. The North American version was unveiled in October 2022, with sales beginning in the second quarter of 2023 for the 2024 model year. It is larger and lower than its predecessor. Although larger than the Trailblazer, it is priced below that model; reports indicated an average transaction price approximately $5,000 lower.
Generation notes adapted from Chevrolet Trax (Wikipedia).
Today's Chevrolet Trax
Owners filed 86 complaints with NHTSA for the 2025 Chevrolet Trax, most often about electrical system (30), unknown or other (21), engine (15).