# Chevrolet Trax specs and mpg by year

- **Latest year:** 2026
- **MPG (combined):** 29-30
- **Drive:** FWD
- **Years covered:** 2015-2026

## Quick answer

The 2026 Chevrolet Trax is a vehicle rated at 29-30 mpg combined. Engines: 1.2L 3-cyl turbo.

## Every 2026 Chevrolet Trax version

| Version | Engine | Drive | Transmission | City/Hwy | Combined | Fuel cost / year | CO2 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Trax FFV | 1.2L 3-cyl turbo | FWD | Automatic | 28/32 | 30 mpg | $2,250 | 296 g/mi |
| Trax | 1.2L 3-cyl turbo | FWD | Automatic | 28/31 | 29 mpg | $2,300 | 306 g/mi |

Each row is a version the EPA tested. Fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles a year (55% city) at national average prices; CO2 is tailpipe emissions.

## Chevrolet Trax specs by year

| Year | Engines | Transmission | Drive | MPG (combined) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026 | 1.2L 3-cyl turbo | Automatic | FWD | 29-30 |
| 2025 | 1.2L 3-cyl turbo | Automatic | FWD | 29-30 |
| 2024 | 1.2L 3-cyl turbo | Automatic | FWD | 30 |
| 2022 | 1.4L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic | AWD, FWD | 26-27 |
| 2021 | 1.4L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic | AWD, FWD | 26-28 |
| 2020 | 1.4L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic | AWD, FWD | 26-28 |
| 2019 | 1.4L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic | AWD, FWD | 26-28 |
| 2018 | 1.4L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic | AWD, FWD | 27-28 |
| 2017 | 1.4L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic | AWD, FWD | 27-28 |
| 2016 | 1.4L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic | AWD, FWD | 27-29 |
| 2015 | 1.4L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic | AWD, FWD | 27-29 |

EPA combined ratings. MPGe is the EPA efficiency measure for electric cars. Ranges cover every engine and drivetrain EPA tested for that year.

## How has the Trax changed over the years?

- **2025:** combined mpg went from 30 to 29-30.
- **2024:** added 1.2L 3-cyl turbo; dropped 1.4L 4-cyl turbo; AWD was dropped.
- **2022:** combined mpg went from 26-28 to 26-27.
- **2019:** combined mpg went from 27-28 to 26-28.
- **2017:** combined mpg went from 27-29 to 27-28.

## Chevrolet Trax problems owners report most

| System (NHTSA category) | Complaints |
| --- | --- |
| Engine | 282 |
| Electrical System | 261 |
| Power Train | 104 |
| Service Brakes | 92 |
| Suspension | 89 |
| Steering | 88 |
| Air Bags | 71 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 67 |

From 1,002 complaints filed with NHTSA for 2015-2026 models. Most-complained-about model year: **2024**.

## Guides for common Chevrolet Trax problems

- **Engine** (282 complaints): [Why is my car idling rough](/symptoms/rough-idle) - [Why is my engine knocking](/symptoms/engine-knocking-noise) - [Why is my car leaking oil](/symptoms/car-leaking-oil) - [engine replacement cost](/cost/engine-replacement) - [timing chain replacement cost](/cost/timing-chain-replacement) - [valve cover gasket replacement cost](/cost/valve-cover-gasket-replacement)
- **Electrical** (261 complaints): [Why does my car battery keep dying](/symptoms/car-battery-keeps-dying) - [Why are my headlights flickering](/symptoms/headlights-flickering) - [Why won't my car start](/symptoms/car-wont-start) - [alternator replacement cost](/cost/alternator-replacement) - [car battery replacement cost](/cost/car-battery-replacement) - [starter replacement cost](/cost/starter-replacement)
- **Transmission and drivetrain** (104 complaints): [Why is my transmission slipping](/symptoms/transmission-slipping) - [Why won't my car go into gear](/symptoms/car-wont-go-into-gear) - [Why does my car jerk when I accelerate](/symptoms/car-jerks-when-accelerating) - [transmission replacement cost](/cost/transmission-replacement) - [transmission fluid change cost](/cost/transmission-fluid-change) - [clutch replacement cost](/cost/clutch-replacement)
- **Brake** (92 complaints): [Why are my brakes squeaking](/symptoms/squeaky-brakes) - [Why do my brakes make a grinding noise](/symptoms/brake-grinding-noise) - [Why does my brake pedal go to the floor](/symptoms/brake-pedal-goes-to-floor) - [brake pad replacement cost](/cost/brake-pad-replacement) - [brake rotor replacement cost](/cost/brake-rotor-replacement) - [brake caliper replacement cost](/cost/brake-caliper-replacement)
- **Suspension** (89 complaints): [shocks and struts replacement cost](/cost/shocks-and-struts-replacement) - [ball joint replacement cost](/cost/ball-joint-replacement) - [control arm replacement cost](/cost/control-arm-replacement)
- **Steering** (88 complaints): [Why is my steering wheel hard to turn](/symptoms/steering-wheel-hard-to-turn) - [Why does my car pull to one side](/symptoms/car-pulls-to-one-side) - [Why does my steering wheel shake at high speeds](/symptoms/steering-wheel-shakes-at-high-speed) - [rack and pinion replacement cost](/cost/rack-and-pinion-replacement) - [power steering pump replacement cost](/cost/power-steering-pump-replacement) - [tie rod replacement cost](/cost/tie-rod-replacement)

## Chevrolet Trax warning lights

- [Trax: Check engine light](/warning-lights/check-engine/chevrolet-trax): 164 complaints
- [Trax: Power steering warning light](/warning-lights/power-steering/chevrolet-trax): 43 complaints
- [Trax: Coolant temperature warning light](/warning-lights/coolant-temperature/chevrolet-trax): 34 complaints
- [Trax: Traction control light](/warning-lights/traction-control/chevrolet-trax): 19 complaints
- [Trax: Brake warning light](/warning-lights/brake/chevrolet-trax): 17 complaints
- [Trax: Airbag (SRS) warning light](/warning-lights/airbag/chevrolet-trax): 12 complaints

## Chevrolet Trax recalls (11)

| Campaign | Model years | Component | Reported |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [26V539000](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V539000) | 2025 | Back Over Prevention:  Sensing System | 2026-08-20 |
| [23V744000](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V744000) | 2024 | Electrical System:  Instrument Cluster/Panel | 2023-11-06 |
| [19V652000](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V652000) | 2015-2018 | Suspension: Front | 2019-09-12 |
| [19V312000](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V312000) | 2017-2019 | Suspension: Front | 2019-04-18 |
| [18V774000](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V774000) | 2019 | Air Bags | 2018-11-01 |
| [17V437000](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V437000) | 2015-2016 | Air Bags: Frontal | 2017-07-10 |
| [16V651000](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V651000) | 2015-2017 | Air Bags: Frontal | 2016-09-08 |
| [16V422000](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V422000) | 2015-2016 | Electrical System: Software | 2016-06-10 |
| [16V257000](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V257000) | 2015-2016 | Equipment: Electrical | 2016-04-28 |
| [15V162000](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=15V162000) | 2015 | Equipment: Other | 2015-03-20 |
| [15V146000](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=15V146000) | 2015 | Steering: Electric Power Assist System | 2015-03-13 |

Recall repairs are free at any Chevrolet dealer. Check your VIN at [nhtsa.gov/recalls](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls). Data as of 2026-11-04.

## Frequently asked questions

### What mpg does the 2026 Chevrolet Trax get?

The 2026 Chevrolet Trax is EPA-rated at 29-30 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain. Real-world mileage varies with speed, climate and load.

### What engine does the 2026 Chevrolet Trax have?

The 2026 Chevrolet Trax comes with: 1.2L 3-cyl turbo. It uses automatic transmission and is offered with FWD.

### Is there a hybrid Chevrolet Trax?

No. In the EPA data from 2015-2026 the Chevrolet Trax has no hybrid version.

### Which Chevrolet Trax year gets the best gas mileage?

In the EPA data, the 2026 Chevrolet Trax has the highest combined rating, up to 30 mpg. Ratings for the same model can change between years when engines or test procedures change.

### How much does it cost to fuel a 2026 Chevrolet Trax for a year?

About $2,250-$2,300 a year, using the EPA's assumptions of 15,000 miles (55% city, 45% highway) at national average fuel prices. Your cost depends on your local prices, mileage and driving style.

### What is the city and highway mpg of the 2026 Chevrolet Trax?

The most efficient 2026 version, the Trax FFV, is rated 28 mpg city and 32 mpg highway (30 combined). Other engines and drivetrains are rated lower; the versions table above lists each one.

### How much CO2 does the 2026 Chevrolet Trax emit?

EPA rates its tailpipe CO2 at 296-306 grams per mile depending on version. Lower is better; the cleanest gas cars sit under 250 g/mi and electric cars have none at the tailpipe.

### How many recalls does the Chevrolet Trax have?

NHTSA lists 11 recalls for 2015-2026 Chevrolet Trax models as of 2026-11-04, the latest reported 2026-08-20 (26V539000). Recall work is free; enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which apply to your car.

### What is the most common problem with the Chevrolet Trax?

In NHTSA owner complaints the most-reported category is engine, followed by electrical system. The 2024 model year has the most complaints (180), partly because complaint counts follow sales volume.

## Sources

- [fueleconomy.gov (US DOE and EPA)](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/)
- [NHTSA: Vehicle safety complaints and recalls (api.nhtsa.gov)](https://www.nhtsa.gov/nhtsa-datasets-and-apis)

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Updated: 2026-11-03
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