Model year 2022 · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD

2022 Chevrolet Trax: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2022 Chevrolet Trax at 26–27 mpg combined across 2 versions. NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 9 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

0

EPA combined mpg

26–27

NHTSA overall rating

5/5

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Chevrolet dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2022 Chevrolet Trax recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 0 safety recalls for the 2022 Chevrolet Trax, newest first.

No recalls are listed for the 2022 Chevrolet Trax in NHTSA's recall file as of Oct 27, 2026.

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2022 Chevrolet Trax fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2022 Chevrolet Trax EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
Trax AWD1.4L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 6-speedAll-Wheel DriveRegular23/30/26 mpg$2,600342
Trax FWD1.4L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 6-speedFront-Wheel DriveRegular24/32/27 mpg$2,500329

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2022 Chevrolet Trax crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2022 Chevrolet Trax NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2022 Chevrolet Trax SUV AWD5 stars5 stars5 stars4 stars17.9%No
2022 Chevrolet Trax SUV FWD5 stars5 stars5 stars4 stars19.8%No

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2022 Chevrolet Trax owner complaints

Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Chevrolet Trax, most recently on Feb 4, 2026. 1 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2022 Chevrolet Trax complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Engine4
Fuel/propulsion system3
Air bags1
Electrical system: Ignition: Anti-theft: Immobilizer/proximity: Key/sender1
Engine and engine cooling: Engine: Gasoline: Turbo/supercharger1
Power train1
Service brakes, hydraulic1
Visibility: Windshield1

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Chevrolet Trax model years

Chevrolet Trax by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2026 Trax29–30 mpg017—
2025 Trax29–30 mpg1984/5
2024 Trax30 mpg11804/5
2021 Trax26–28 mpg0255/5
2020 Trax26–28 mpg0985/5
2019 Trax26–28 mpg21365/5
2018 Trax27–28 mpg21025/5
2017 Trax27–28 mpg31145/5
2016 Trax27–29 mpg51205/5
2015 Trax27–29 mpg7965/5

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Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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