Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2026 Trax.
The 2026 Chevrolet Trax is a compact SUV equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission, achieving EPA fuel economy ratings of 28 city/31 highway/29 combined mpg, and in this model year it demonstrates a notable turnaround in its reliability trajectory with just 9 owner complaints recorded and zero recalls—a stark contrast to its peak complaint year of 2024 when 161 complaints were filed, and representing the lowest complaint count since 2022 across the model's 2013-2026 history, suggesting meaningful improvements in build quality and owner satisfaction.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic 6-spd |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 28 / 31 / 29 mpg |
| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Passenger volume | 98 cu ft |
| Cargo volume | 25 cu ft |
| Recommended fuel | Regular Gasoline |
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.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Activ 1.2L Turbo I-3 | 8.50 sec | 16.50 sec | 137 hp | FWD |
| 2024 | Activ 1.2L Turbo I-3 | 8.50 sec | 16.50 sec | 137 hp | FWD |
| 2024 | Activ 1.2L Turbo I-3 | 8.80 sec | 16.70 sec | 137 hp | FWD |
| 2024 | Activ 1.2L Turbo I-3 | 8.80 sec | 16.80 sec | 137 hp | FWD |
| 2024 | Activ 1.2L Turbo I-3 | 9.90 sec | 17.40 sec | 137 hp | FWD |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The 2026 Chevrolet Trax sits at the low-volume end of a generally downward federal complaint trend: after the 2015–2019 run of triple-digit annual complaints and multiple recalls, complaints fell to 93 in 2020 and kept sliding, with only nine complaints, zero recalls, zero investigations, and 78 TSBs recorded for 2026. Compared with the adjacent recorded years, 2026 is lower than 2025's 76 complaints and well below 2024's spike of 161 complaints and one recall, though the very low 2026 counts likely reflect limited time in service rather than a fully proven long-term record. The four top complaint categories for 2026 each show only one complaint—air bags; air bags/seat belts/unknown or other; exterior lighting; and unknown or other/service brakes—so the data does not identify any concentrated defect pattern or root cause. There is one crash-related complaint and no fire complaints. With zero recalls and minimal federal activity so far, the 2026 Trax currently looks like a comparatively quiet model year to buy, but buyers should treat the low numbers as early data and watch for updates as the fleet ages.
All 9 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.
Showing 5 of 78 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| PIT5966F | 2026-06-23 | Unknown Or Other | This Preliminary information communicates an issue with an OTA pending message still… |
| PIC6637B | 2026-06-10 | Unknown Or Other | This document is a technical bulletin regarding CarPlay issues in certain Buick and… |
| PIC6548A | 2026-06-05 | Unknown Or Other | This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the direction needed when… |
| PIP6116 | 2026-06-03 | Unknown Or Other | This document assists GM Dealer technician's with diagnosing turbocharger concerns to… |
| PIT6503A | 2026-06-03 | Unknown Or Other | This preliminary information is to inform technicians that GM is placing the B174W Front… |
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.
EPA figures are 28 city / 31 highway / 29 combined mpg.