Model year 2025 · Small Station Wagons

2025 Chevrolet Trax: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2025 Chevrolet Trax at 29–30 mpg combined across 2 versions. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 98 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 4 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

1

EPA combined mpg

29–30

NHTSA overall rating

4/5

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.

2025 Chevrolet Trax recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2025 Chevrolet Trax, newest first.

Back over prevention: Sensing system: Camera

NHTSA 26V539000 Reported Aug 20, 2026
Filed by
General Motors, LLC (manufacturer recall no. A262554900)
Units affected
306,511 (estimate)
Problem
General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2024-2025 Buick Envista, 2024-2026 Buick Encore GX, Chevrolet Trailblazer, and 2025 Chevrolet Trax vehicles. The rearview camera screen may display a distorted or blank image.
Risk
A rearview image that does not display correctly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera, if necessary, free of charge. Letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed September 17, 2026. Another letter will be mailed once the parts are available. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is A262554900. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 20, 2026.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

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

2025 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.

2025 Chevrolet Trax EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
Trax1.2L 3-cyl turbo ffvAutomatic 6-spdFront-Wheel DriveGasoline or E85 / E8528/32/30 mpg$2,250296
Trax1.2L 3-cyl turboAutomatic 6-spdFront-Wheel DriveRegular28/31/29 mpg$2,300306

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.

2025 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.

2025 Chevrolet Trax NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2025 Chevrolet Trax Early Release SUV FWD4 stars4 stars5 stars4 stars15.5%Standard
2025 CHEVROLET TRAX SUV FWDNot rated4 starsNot rated4 stars15.5%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.

2025 Chevrolet Trax owner complaints

Owners have filed 98 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Chevrolet Trax, most recently on Oct 25, 2026. 11 mention a crash, 4 a fire, 15 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2025 Chevrolet Trax complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Electrical system36
Unknown or other23
Engine16
Fuel/propulsion system9
Air bags7
Forward collision avoidance: Automatic emergency braking6
Back over prevention5
Forward collision avoidance: Warnings5
Lane departure: Assist5
Power train5

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—
2024 Trax30 mpg11804/5
2022 Trax26–27 mpg095/5
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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Other 2025 Chevrolet models

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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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