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2014 Chevrolet Trax

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2014 Trax.

The 2014 Chevrolet Trax arrived early in a model run that would span from 2013 to 2026, a period marked by a wide range of owner-reported issues, with the highest complaint volume—161—recorded for the 2024 model year and the lowest—just 9—in 2022.

Model year202620252024202220212020201920182014

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 47 · 525 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 47 · 525 CCAOEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length167.7 in
Overall width70.1 in
Overall height65.7 in
Wheelbase100.8 in
Curb weight3047 lb
Track (front / rear)60.6 / 60.6 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)60/40

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Trax of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

8.5–10.1 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 8.50 sec — 2024 Activ
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2015LTZ 1.4L Turbo I-49.00 sec16.80 sec138 hpFWD
2015LT 1.4L Turbo I-49.30 sec17.10 sec138 hpFWD
2015LTZ 1.4L Turbo I-49.40 sec17.20 sec138 hpAWD
2015LT 1.4L Turbo I-49.80 sec17.50 sec138 hpAWD
2015LT 1.4L Turbo I-410.10 sec17.50 sec138 hpAWD
2017Premier 1.4L Turbo I-49.30 sec17.10 sec138 hpFWD
2024Activ 1.2L Turbo I-38.50 sec16.50 sec137 hpFWD
2024Activ 1.2L Turbo I-38.80 sec16.70 sec137 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque the oil drain plug to 11.0 ft-lbs. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDOT 3

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts15 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts5.9 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug11.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Spark Plug ManufacturerAC Delco
Spark Plug Gap0.027 in
Spark Plug Torque18.0 ft-lbs
Spark Plug ManufacturerAC Delco
Spark Plug Gap0.028 in
Spark Plug Torque18.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Standard BCI Group Number47
Standard BCI Cranking Performance525 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test20 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief20 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature188-206 °F
Injector Primary Resistance11-14 @ 50-90 degreesF ohms
Engine Compression189-218 psi. 14.5 maximum variation psi.

Brakes

Minimum Pad Thickness0.079 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness0.055 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 2 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts.

126.0 ft. lbs.26 ft. lbs
2180 degrees180 degrees

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Every 7,500 miAccelerator Pedal (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Brake Shift Interlock Solenoid (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect)
Every 22,500 miCabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed)
Every 45,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System (inspect)
At 150,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
1358
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
0
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent
’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’24’25’26

No owner complaints on record with NHTSA for this vehicle.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

16V651000Air Bags:FrontalReported 08/09/2016

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade… Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed…

16V257000Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.Reported 28/04/2016

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Chevrolet Sonic and Trax vehicles and 2013-2015 Chevrolet Spark vehicles equipped with a Bring Your Own Media radio. The affected radios may fail to… Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Chevrolet…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 1358 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
PIT3271Q2026-04-01Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel…
PIP61042026-03-09Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and…
PIP4902V2026-03-09Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into…
PIP4902U2026-01-08Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into…
PIT5214G2025-11-20Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group 47 battery

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

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Frequently asked

Does the 2014 Trax have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.