DecodedCars2026 Chevrolet Trax
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2026 models.
- Class
- Small Station Wagons
- Body styles
- 4dr SUV
- Engines
- 1.2L 3-cyl turbo
- Drivetrain
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- FFV, Regular Gasoline
- MPG (best)
- 30 combined · 28 city / 32 hwy
- Length
- 178.7 in
- Curb weight
- 3,069 lb
- NHTSA rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 0 campaigns
Overview
The 2026 Chevrolet Trax is a small station wagon offered with a 1.2L 3-cyl turbo engine and front-wheel drive.
It measures about 179 inches long and 72 inches wide on a 106-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,069 lb.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 30 MPG combined (28 city / 32 highway), 13% better than the 2026 small station wagon average of 26.6 MPG, for an estimated $2,250 a year in fuel.
It has 0 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the fuel/propulsion system.
What changed for 2026
No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2025 Trax — a carry-over year in the data.
Compared with 2025; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2025 Trax →
Trims, performance & features
Trims
Safety & driver-assist features
Built in: Changwon, Gyeongsangnam-Do
NHTSA vPIC, as reported by the manufacturer for 4 2026 Trax configurations; may not list every trim. How we calculate this →
Dimensions & weight
| Body | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Track F / R | Curb weight | Weight F/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4dr SUV | 178.7 in | 71.7 in | 61.4 in | 106.3 in | 61.4 / 62.2 in | 3,069 lb | 61/39 |
Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.
Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →Engines, MPG & running costs
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | vs. class | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trax FFV FFV | 1.2L 3-cyl turbo | Automatic 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 / 32 / 30 | +13% | $2,250 | 296 |
| Trax | 1.2L 3-cyl turbo | Automatic 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 / 31 / 29 | +9% | $2,300 | 306 |
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2026 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2026 Chevrolet Trax.
Similar 2026 small station wagons
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Chevrolet Trax (this car) | 30 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Subaru Impreza | 29 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Honda HR-V | 28 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Nissan Leaf | 303 mi | Not rated | 2 |
| 2026 Buick Envista | 30 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
Recalls (0)
No vehicle recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2026 Chevrolet Trax.
Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗Not every 2026 Chevrolet Trax is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.
Other Trax years
Compare all years →| Year | MPG (best) | Length | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Trax | 30 | 178.7 in | ★★★★★ | 1 | 98 |
| 2024 Trax | 30 | 178.7 in | ★★★★★ | 1 | 180 |
| 2022 Trax | 27 | 167.3 in | ★★★★★ | 0 | 9 |
| 2021 Trax | 28 | 167.3 in | ★★★★★ | 0 | 25 |
| 2020 Trax | 28 | 167.3 in | ★★★★★ | 0 | 98 |
| 2019 Trax | 28 | 167.3 in | ★★★★★ | 2 | 136 |
| 2018 Trax | 28 | 167.3 in | ★★★★★ | 2 | 102 |
| 2017 Trax | 28 | 167.3 in | ★★★★★ | 3 | 114 |
| 2016 Trax | 29 | 167.7 in | ★★★★★ | 5 | 120 |
| 2015 Trax | 29 | 167.7 in | ★★★★★ | 7 | 96 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Chevrolet. How we calculate this →