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Chevrolet Trax 2024-2026
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- Price
- $20,400–$25,400
- MPG
- 30
- Strength: Strong value retention
- Watch-out: Below-average driving fun
How it scores for you10 scores
Startlingly good value with big-car space and modern tech near $21k, its modest 137-hp three-cylinder and missing AWD the visible cost-cutting.
Recalled about half as often as cars of the same model years (over-the-air software recalls count half); none of its 2 recalls were serious. About 10% of its owner complaints describe a crash, fire or injury. Based on recalls and serious defect reports — it doesn't capture everyday repairs or problems fixed by warranty extensions.
Not yet crash-tested by NHTSA, so this is scored as middle-of-the-road.
About $2,150 a year in fuel (EPA estimate) — cheaper to run than about 67% of cars we track.
25.6 cu ft of cargo space — more than about 57% of other SUVs we track.
Stretched wheelbase yields near-compact-class rear legroom, a standout among subcompact crossovers
137-hp 1.2T is modest but the chassis is tidy and light on its feet; competent rather than sporty
Standard 8-in (available 11-in) screen with wireless CarPlay/Android Auto is exceptional at the price
Ride quality and quietness impress for a sub-$25k car; seats and materials honest rather than plush
SUVs and hybrids usually hold their value better than average.
No published tow rating; front- or rear-wheel drive only.
Safety & recalls2 recalls
Not yet rated by NHTSA.
2 recalls · 6 common complaint areas across 2024–2025
- Electrical — 58 complaints (2024)
- Recall — Back over prevention: sensing system: camera (2025)
- Engine — 31 complaints (2024)
2026
No recorded issues.
2025
- RecallBack over prevention: sensing system: camera26V539000
General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2024-2025 Buick Envista, 2024-2026 Buick Encore GX, Chevrolet Trailblazer, and 2025 Chevrolet Trax vehicles. The rearview camera screen may display a distorted or blank image.
- Complaint clusterElectrical28 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
On my way to work the car overheated causing me to be stranded in the middle of no where without cell service. When it got to the dealership to repaire the car, they stated that it was a cylinder head. The dearship had my car a little over a month for repairs, the dealership did finally give me a lo
- Complaint clusterUnknown or other12 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Faulty air condenser. Condenser had a hole.
- Complaint clusterEngine7 complaintscomplaints:ENGINE
The contact owned a 2025 Chevrolet Trax. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormally loud bang, and the vehicle lost automotive power. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact was able to pull over to the shoulder of the road, and the ve
- Complaint clusterAirbags6 complaintscomplaints:AIR BAGS
During an accident when impacted in the front of vehicle not a single airbag deployed
- Complaint clusterPowertrain5 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN
Since brand new the electronics have been defective. The lane keep assist has to be turned off during slippery road conditions because the computer jerks the steering wheel during normal driving where white road markings, such as merging lanes are present. During highway speeds on slippery snow or i
2024
- RecallElectrical: instrument cluster/panel23V744000
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 blank at vehicle startup or while driving.
- Complaint clusterElectrical58 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Total blackout. Lost all electronics, engine shut off and power steering gone while driving
- Complaint clusterEngine31 complaintscomplaints:ENGINE
2024 Chevrolet Trax 1RS, approximately 66,000 miles. I was driving on the interstate at approximately 77 mph when I suddenly heard a very loud bang from the engine area. Immediately afterward, the vehicle began smoking both inside and outside, and there was a large black cloud of smoke behind the v
- Complaint clusterUnknown or other18 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER
My engine Light came on said I loss power car felt like I couldn't get up to speed . when I took it to the dealership they said my wastegate is cracked and I need a new turbo assembly my car has 76k miles & of course warranty expired at 75K said it will cost $2600 to repair
- Complaint clusterPowertrain11 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN
catastrophic internal failure (e.g., connecting rod issue punching the block),
- Complaint clusterExterior lighting9 complaintscomplaints:EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Automatic headlight sensor flashes lights on and off even during sunny days
Cost to own$24,100 / 5 yr
MSRP, new
$20,400–$25,400
Estimated used price, by model year
$2,150/yr
EPA estimate, combined fuel cost per year.
Specs
City MPG
28
Highway MPG
32
Combined MPG
30
Horsepower
137 hp
Doors
4
Cargo volume
25.6 cu ft
Cargo (seats folded)
54.1 cu ft
Limited data — dimensions unavailable.
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