2026 Chevrolet Trax Problems
Compared with other Chevrolet Trax years
Too new to compare
- Model years are compared once their first three years of complaints are in; the 2026 can be compared from 2029.
- Most reported part: Brakes (6 complaints, median 6,000 mi).
Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated
- Complaints
- 18filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 3,000miles, 5 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —no overall rating published
- EPA fuel economy
- 30 mpgcombined, 1.2L 3-cyl · flex-fuel FWD · 28 city / 32 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2026 Chevrolet Trax (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 18 consumer complaints for the 2026 Chevrolet Trax. The part named most often is brakes, with 6 complaints (33% of the total), followed by air bags (3) and fuel system (3). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 80% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 3,000 miles. Of all complaints, 3 involved a crash, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 92 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Brakes6 33%
- Air bags3 17%
- Fuel system3 17%
- Other or unknown3 17%
- Engine2 11%
- Seat belts2 11%
- Steering2 11%
- Electrical system1 5.6%
Also reported: Exterior lighting (1), Forward collision avoidance (1), Latches, locks and linkages (1), Transmission and drivetrain (1).
Example complaints
Brakes: “In the last 30 days of obtaining my first brand new vehicle, there have been a couple of incidents where I have put my truck in Park on an incline (hilly street or driveway), and you can hear the brakes grinding once my foot has been removed from the brake pedal. It gives the impression that the brakes have not stopped. It’s unusual to hear and in my concern, I activate the emergency park for extra security. It’s a little scary to think that the brakes won’t do what they’re designed to do.”
NHTSA complaint #11735478, filed 2026-05Air bags: “I was driving at about 10 mph in a suburban Buffalo retail parking lot when I was T-boned by a driver coming at me perpendicular at a much higher rate of speed who hit me squarely on the driver's side front and rear door. Airbags did not deploy. Yes, my safety was put at risk. I was injured. The problem has not been reproduced or confirmed by dealer or anyone else. Noone has inspected the vehicle yet. There were no warning signs prior to the accident.”
NHTSA complaint #11744059, filed 2026-06Fuel system: “emission warning light and verified by on star diagnostic. Carried to Rick Hendricksn Gm dealer in Buford Ga. for a 7 day diagnostic and repair. I also could smell gasoline when the car was running and smell gasoline inside my garage when the car was parked..very strong odor. Dealership found it was a EVAP system leak. removed and replaced the filler neck . My vehicle had 650 miles on it when I started getting warning notices that would come and go.”
NHTSA complaint #11719696, filed 2026-02Mileage when problems were reported
80% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 1,700 and 6,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
This model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2026 Chevrolet Trax. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trax · SUV FWD | not rated | 5 / 4 | — | — | 4 · 15.5% risk |
Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2026 model year: forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard, automatic emergency braking standard.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2026 Chevrolet Trax version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trax FWD | 1.2L 3-cyl | 6-speed automatic | 28 | 31 | 29 | $2,300 |
| Trax FFV FWD | 1.2L 3-cyl · flex-fuel | 6-speed automatic | 28 | 32 | 30 | $2,250 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2026 Chevrolet Trax in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 92 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11038592Oct 16, 2026Other or unknown. PI created to guide technicians through radio restriction process
- 11038136Sep 28, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary information is for technicians that may see DTCs that are history and should not perform any part replacements. They should follow the notes mentioned prior to anything being…
- 11038132Sep 28, 2026Other or unknown. This Preliminary information communicates to dealers a procedure to reset the radio.
- 11037555Sep 26, 2026Other or unknown. This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it.
- 11037320Sep 10, 2026Other or unknown. This PI is to instruct dealer on diagnostic procedures that need to be completed prior to replacing a radio or IPC display
- 11037253Sep 4, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- 11037252Sep 4, 2026Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information provides the dealer information of the location of the rear seat child anchors.
- 11036690Aug 27, 2026Other or unknown. This Preliminary information communicates to the technicians a diagnostic tip if a technician loses communication with the image processor #2 and how to restore communication
- 11036392Aug 20, 2026Other or unknown. This Preliminary information communicates to dealer to perform a MEC reset for wireless projection issues
- 11036399Aug 19, 2026Other or unknown. This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the repairs direction for addressing a customer concern of no airflow from dash vents when using air conditioning after an extended drive…
Other model years of the Chevrolet Trax
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 18 | 3,000 | 0 | — | 30 | — | Too new |
| 2025 | 98 | 6,510 | 1 | 4 | 30 | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2024 | 180 | 20,000 | 1 | 4 | 30 | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2022 | 9 | 44,000 | 0 | 5 | 27 | — | Not enough data |
| 2021 | 25 | 68,000 | 0 | 5 | 28 | 0 · Fewer | Rising |
| 2020 | 98 | 25,500 | 0 | 5 | 28 | 30 · Fewer | Rising |
| 2019 | 136 | 10,000 | 2 | 5 | 28 | 64 · Typical | Stable |
| 2018 | 102 | 28,001 | 2 | 5 | 28 | 38 · Typical | Rising |
| 2017 | 114 | 26,800 | 3 | 5 | 28 | 52 · Typical | Stable |
| 2016 | 120 | 40,672 | 5 | 5 | 29 | 50 · Typical | Falling |
| 2015 | 96 | 35,708 | 7 | 5 | 29 | 60 · Typical | Falling |
All Chevrolet Trax model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2026 Chevrolet Trax have?
NHTSA recorded 18 consumer complaints for the 2026 Chevrolet Trax as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2026 Chevrolet Trax is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 6 complaints (33% of the total), followed by air bags with 3.
Has the 2026 Chevrolet Trax been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2026 Chevrolet Trax get?
The EPA rates the 2026 Chevrolet Trax (Trax FFV, 1.2L 3-cyl · flex-fuel) at 30 mpg combined, 28 city and 32 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,250 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2026 Chevrolet Trax reported?
Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 3,000 miles and the middle half falls between 1,700 and 6,000 miles; 80% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.