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2024 Chevrolet Trax

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2024 Trax.

Transmission Automatic 6-spd

The 2024 Chevrolet Trax is a compact SUV equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission and achieves EPA fuel economy ratings of 28 mpg city, 32 mpg highway, and 30 mpg combined, positioning it as a competitive option in its segment for buyers prioritizing efficiency; however, reliability data for this model year reveals a notable concern, as the Trax received 158 total owner complaints in 2024—its highest complaint count across the 2013-2026 model span, with the Electrical System emerging as the primary issue area, alongside one recall, in stark contrast to the model's 2022 low of just 9 complaints, suggesting this particular model year represents a significant reliability regression that prospective buyers should factor into their evaluation.

Model year202620252024202220212020201920182017

Quick specs

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

EPA fuel economy28/32/30 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 25206377. 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.

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter25206377
Engine air filter42712666
Spark plug12683541
Battery88864541
Front wiper blades42811564 alt 42811566
Thermostat55487536 alt 55503988
Cabin air filter13508023

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 6-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length178.7 in
Overall width71.7 in
Overall height61.4 in
Wheelbase106.3 in
Curb weight3069 lb
Track (front / rear)61.4 / 62.2 in

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined28 / 32 / 30 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume98 cu ft
Cargo volume25 cu ft
Recommended fuelRegular 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.

8.5–9.9 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 8.50 sec — 2024 Activ
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2024Activ 1.2L Turbo I-38.50 sec16.50 sec137 hpFWD
2024Activ 1.2L Turbo I-38.80 sec16.70 sec137 hpFWD
2024Activ 1.2L Turbo I-38.80 sec16.80 sec137 hpFWD
2024Activ 1.2L Turbo I-39.90 sec17.40 sec137 hpFWD
2025Activ 1.2L Turbo I-38.50 sec16.50 sec137 hpFWD

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 60,000 mi; coolant at 150,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 150,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miEngine Oil (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Engine Oil Life Monitor (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (inspect)
Every 22,500 miCabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 60,000 miSpark Plug Wires (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)
Every 100,000 miHood Hinge (inspect)
At 150,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Timing Belt (replace) · Timing Belt Tensioner (replace)

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 2024 Chevrolet Trax sits at a clear inflection point in the federal record: its 159 complaints are the highest of any year shown, more than double 2025’s 76 and far above the 9–23 complaint range seen from 20202022. The single recall and 414 TSBs are modest compared with the high-recall 2015–2018 period, but the complaint volume reverses the prior downward trend and is concentrated in Electrical System (30) and Engine (27) reports, with 8 crash-related and 7 fire-related complaints also on file. Because 2025 and 2026 show sharply lower complaints and no recalls, the 2024 data suggest this year captured the bulk of the generation’s newer-run problems rather than representing a persistent defect pattern. That said, the record does not identify root causes, so a buyer should not assume any specific failure is widespread. For a used 2024 Trax, the safest move is to choose a well-documented example, verify recall completion, and budget for possible electrical or engine diagnostics; given the spike, a 2025 or a low-complaint 2020–2022 model is likely the stronger buy.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
414
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
158
Owner complaints
8 involved a crash · 7 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

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 158 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Electrical System30
Engine27
Unknown Or Other16
Visibility/Wiper8
Exterior Lighting8
Electrical System,Exterior Lighting7
Electrical System,Unknown Or Other5
Engine & Engine Cooling4

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

23V744000Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/PanelReported 06/11/2023

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Buick Encore GX, Envista, and Chevrolet Trax vehicles. The software in the Virtual Cockpit Unit Module (VCU) may cause the instrument panel display to intermittently go… Remedy: The VCU software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 4, 2023. Owners may contact…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 414 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
PIT5966F2026-06-23Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates an issue with an OTA pending message still…
PIC6637B2026-06-10Unknown Or OtherThis document is a technical bulletin regarding CarPlay issues in certain Buick and…
PIC6548A2026-06-05Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates to the technician the direction needed when…
PIP61162026-06-03Unknown Or OtherThis document assists GM Dealer technician's with diagnosing turbocharger concerns to…
PIT6503A2026-06-03Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information is to inform technicians that GM is placing the B174W Front…

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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Reference guides

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Frequently asked

Does the 2024 Trax have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Trax get?

EPA figures are 28 city / 32 highway / 30 combined mpg.