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2020 Chevrolet Trax

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2020 Trax.

Transmission Automatic (S6)

The 2020 Chevrolet Trax pairs a 4.25-quart engine oil capacity with an Automatic (S6) transmission and EPA fuel-economy ratings of 24 city / 29 highway / 26 combined mpg. Across the 2013–2026 Trax complaint record, this model year accumulated 93 owner complaints and zero recalls, sitting between the line's 2024 peak of 159 complaints and the 2022 low of 9. Engine issues generated the most owner reports, so researchers should view the 2020 Trax as a middle-of-the-road model year in the nameplate's reliability history rather than either a problem benchmark or a standout clean year.

Model year2026 2025 2024 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.25 qtOEM · verified

Lug nut torque103.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy24/29/26 mpgEPA · verified

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, OE oil filter 55593191. 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

Tire sizeP205/70R16 96HOEM · verified

Wheel / rim6.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	55593191 alt 25195777
Engine air filter	95021102
Spark plug	12681656
Battery	88866291
Front wiper blades	42765836 alt 42765840
Serpentine belt	55595700
Thermostat	55565619 alt 25200455
Cabin air filter	13503675 alt 13271190

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic (S6)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	167.3 in
Overall width	70.1 in
Overall height	65.7 in
Wheelbase	100.8 in
Curb weight	3254 lb
Track (front / rear)	60.6 / 60.6 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	60/40

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	24 / 29 / 26 mpg
Drivetrain	All-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuel	Regular Gasoline

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.

9.0–10.1 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 9.00 sec — 2015 LTZ

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2017	Premier 1.4L Turbo I-4	9.30 sec	17.10 sec	138 hp	FWD
2015	LTZ 1.4L Turbo I-4	9.00 sec	16.80 sec	138 hp	FWD
2015	LT 1.4L Turbo I-4	9.30 sec	17.10 sec	138 hp	FWD
2015	LTZ 1.4L Turbo I-4	9.40 sec	17.20 sec	138 hp	AWD
2015	LT 1.4L Turbo I-4	9.80 sec	17.50 sec	138 hp	AWD
2015	LT 1.4L Turbo I-4	10.10 sec	17.50 sec	138 hp	AWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine 75W-90 in the differential, DOT 3 · DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 103.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid	DEXRON®-VI GM P/N 89020661
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	4.2-6.3
Brake Fluid	DOT 3 · DOT 4
Brake Fluid Capacity	1.416
Differential Gear Oil	75W-90
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	1.00 qt
Engine Coolant	Dex-Cool
Engine Coolant Capacity	7.77

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)	6.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)	6.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs	6.0 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)	31.0 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)	15.0 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	15.0 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	6.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pan to Block Bolts	7.4 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Differential Fill Plug	29.0 ft-lbs
Differential drain Plug	29.0 ft-lbs
Driveshaft Flange to Transmission	27.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts	103.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug	30.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug	30.0 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain Plug	8.8 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub	Press fit ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-3-4-2
Spark Plug Manufacturer	AC Delco
Spark Plug Gap	0.028 in
Spark Plug Torque	13.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R1234yf
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Capacity	2.50 oz
Standard BCI Group Number	47
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	525 cca

Service checks

Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)	50-94
Engine Oil Pressure	22.0 at idle psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM	55-94 3000 rpm – 3500 rpm
Intake Valve Lash	Hydraulic in
Exhaust Valve Lash	Hydraulic in

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque	Front: 30; Rear: 26
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque	Front: 118; Rear: 74
ABS Sensor Torque	Front: 6.0; Rear: 6.0
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.078; Rear: 0.078 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for Replacement	Front: .905; Rear: .393
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after Refinish	Front: 0.913; Rear: 0.402
Vented Rotor Maximum Scoring Depth	Front: 0.059; Rear: 0.059
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation	Front: 0.001; Rear: 0.001

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

120°-135°

Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s) — tightening sequence 1 stages

37.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: 60°

37 ft. lbs

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

18.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: 45°

18 ft. lbs

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

45°-60°

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages

26.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: 180°

26 ft. lbs

Flex or Driveplate Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

26.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: 30° Step 3: 15°

26 ft. lbs

Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

44.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: 45° Step 3: 15°

44 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 60,000 mi.

Every 7,500 mi	Accelerator Pedal (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Brake Shift Interlock Solenoid (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level)
Every 15,000 mi	Windshield Wiper Blade (replace)
Every 22,500 mi	Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 45,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System (inspect)
Every 60,000 mi	Spark Plug Wires (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)
Every 75,000 mi	Hood Hinge (inspect)
At 150,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

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

The 2020 Chevrolet Trax shows a marked drop in complaints to 93, down from the 110‑132 range seen in 2017‑2019, and records zero recalls and investigations, a shift from the 2‑7 recalls per year earlier in the generation. Complaints continued to fall sharply in 2021‑2022 (23 and 9) before rising again in 2024 to 159 with one recall, indicating that 2020 sits in a trough of the complaint arc after the mid‑generation peak and before the later resurgence. Technical service bulletins also declined from 671 in 2019 to 609 in 2020, reflecting fewer dealer‑issued fixes. The absence of recalls in 2020 contrasts with the earlier years (2013‑2019) where recalls ranged from 1 to 7 annually. Overall, the 2020 model year appears to be a relatively reliable choice within the generation, offering lower complaint frequency and no recall history compared with surrounding years.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

609

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

5 involved a crash · 2 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

Overall★★★★★

Frontal★★★★★

Side★★★★★

Rollover★★★★★

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’19’20’21 ’22 ’24 ’25 ’26

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 93 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine9

Unknown Or Other7

Tires6

Electrical System6

Power Train5

Visibility/Wiper4

Service Brakes4

Seat Belts3

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 609 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
PIT3271Q	2026-04-01	Unknown Or Other	This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel…
PIP6104	2026-03-09	Unknown Or Other	This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and…
PIP4902V	2026-03-09	Unknown Or Other	This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into…
PIT6425D	2026-03-02	Unknown Or Other	This Preliminary information communicates to the field on how to diagnosis a GPS issue…
PIT6425C	2026-01-16	Unknown Or Other	This Preliminary information communicates to the field on how to diagnosis a GPS issue…

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

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Vehicles with shared specs

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Group 47 battery Vehicles taking 4.25 qt Engine oil filter 55593191 Engine air filter 95021102 Spark plug 12681656 Battery 88866291

Reference guides

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2020 Trax take?

4.25 qt of 0-W30, 0-W40, 5-W30 and 5-W40 Meeting the Dexos II Specification, per the factory manual.

Does the 2020 Trax have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Trax get?

EPA figures are 24 city / 29 highway / 26 combined mpg.