Model year 2026 · Small Station Wagons
2026 Chevrolet Trax: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2026 Chevrolet Trax at 29–30 mpg combined across 2 versions. NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 17 owner complaints for this model year.
Safety recalls
0
EPA combined mpg
29–30
NHTSA overall rating
—
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.
2026 Chevrolet Trax recalls
NHTSA's recall file lists 0 safety recalls for the 2026 Chevrolet Trax, newest first.
No recalls are listed for the 2026 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.
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2026 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.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | City/Hwy/Comb | Fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trax | 1.2L 3-cyl turbo | Automatic 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | 28/31/29 mpg | $2,300 | 306 |
| Trax FFV | 1.2L 3-cyl turbo ffv | Automatic 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or E85 / E85 | 28/32/30 mpg | $2,250 | 296 |
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.
2026 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.
| Tested vehicle | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Rollover risk | Forward collision warning |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 CHEVROLET TRAX SUV N/A FWD | Not rated | 4 stars | Not rated | 4 stars | 15.5% | Standard |
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.
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2026 Chevrolet Trax owner complaints
Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Chevrolet Trax, most recently on Sep 29, 2026. 3 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 2 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.
| Component named in complaints | Mentions |
|---|---|
| Air bags | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 |
| Service brakes | 3 |
| Unknown or other | 3 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 |
| Seat belts | 2 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 2 |
| Steering | 2 |
| Electrical system | 1 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 1 |
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
| Year | Combined | Recalls | Complaints | Overall rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Trax | 29–30 mpg | 1 | 98 | 4/5 |
| 2024 Trax | 30 mpg | 1 | 180 | 4/5 |
| 2022 Trax | 26–27 mpg | 0 | 9 | 5/5 |
| 2021 Trax | 26–28 mpg | 0 | 25 | 5/5 |
| 2020 Trax | 26–28 mpg | 0 | 98 | 5/5 |
| 2019 Trax | 26–28 mpg | 2 | 136 | 5/5 |
| 2018 Trax | 27–28 mpg | 2 | 102 | 5/5 |
| 2017 Trax | 27–28 mpg | 3 | 114 | 5/5 |
| 2016 Trax | 27–29 mpg | 5 | 120 | 5/5 |
| 2015 Trax | 27–29 mpg | 7 | 96 | 5/5 |
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Other 2026 Chevrolet models
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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