2026 Chevrolet Trax: mileage, fuel cost, safety and recalls
The 2026 Chevrolet Trax gets 29 to 30 miles per gallon combined, depending on the version. The best is the 2026 Trax FFV at 30 mpg.
How the Trax ranks in its class
In the Small Station Wagons class for 2026, the Trax ranks 2nd (tied with 1 other) of 10 for combined mileage (30 mpg), 2nd (tied with 1 other) of 10 for yearly fuel cost ($2,100 for its cheapest version, cheapest first) and 2nd (tied with 1 other) of 10 for tailpipe CO2 (296 grams per mile for its lowest version, lowest first). The middle model of the class gets 28 mpg, costs $2,475 a year and puts out 314 grams per mile.
Across all 235 2026 models in the file that burn fuel, the middle best-version figure is 24 mpg and the highest is 57 mpg (Toyota Prius). Of the 234 other models, 50 get more miles per gallon than the 2026 Trax's best version, 9 other models get the same and 175 get less. The 2026 Trax's cheapest version costs $2,100 a year to fuel by the agency's figure; of the 225 other models with a cost figure, 41 cost less, 6 the same and 178 more.
Nearest models in the class (places 1 to 5 of 10)
Open the best-mileage list of this class for 2026. Cost and CO2 in the table are each model's lowest figure over its versions; plug-in hybrid and fuel-cell versions have no fuel cost and are left out of the cost column.
| Place | Model | Best version | mpg | Fuel a year, cheapest version | CO2 g/mi, lowest version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2026 Toyota Crown Signia | 2026 Crown Signia AWD | 38 | $1,650 | 231 |
| 2 | 2026 Buick Envista | 2026 Envista | 30 | $2,100 | 296 |
| 2 | 2026 Chevrolet TraxThis car | 2026 Trax FFV | 30 | $2,100 | 296 |
| 4 | 2026 Subaru Impreza | 2026 Impreza (4-cyl 2.0 L) | 29 | $2,150 | 301 |
| 5 | 2026 Acura ADX | 2026 ADX FWD | 28 | $2,750 | 317 |
| 5 | 2026 Honda HR-V | 2026 HR-V FWD | 28 | $2,200 | 311 |
Your fuel cost
Pick a 2026 version, then set your miles and fuel price. Fuel price as of 2026-11-14, U.S. Department of Energy / EPA. The price box starts at the dated price of the fuel the picked version burns (regular, midgrade or premium gasoline, diesel, E85 or electricity) and sets the price of that fuel. Miles are limited to 1,000 to 60,000 a year and the price to $0.01 to $20.00; a value outside that is worked out at the nearest limit.
2026 Trax FFV, 3-cyl 1.2 L: 28 mpg city, 32 highway, 30 combined. The agency's own estimate for the 2026 Trax version is $2,100 a year (15,000 miles, the agency's fuel prices).
Compare with a rival
The 3 nearest rivals in the Small Station Wagons class for 2026, picked by closest combined mileage; only versions with a fuel-cost figure are listed. Same miles as on the left. The price box on the left is the price of the fuel of the version you picked: a rival that burns the same fuel uses that price, a rival that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. The 5-year line is 5 times the yearly gap.
Both cost the same to fuel.
Over 5 years both cost the same to fuel at these miles and these prices.
- 2026 Buick Envista
- 2026 Subaru Impreza
- 2026 Acura ADX
The Trax against its nearest rivals
Dollar gaps use each car's best-mileage version.
| Rival in 2026 | Best version | Combined | Fuel a year, agency (15,000 miles) | Against the Trax (mileage) | Agency yearly fuel cost against the Trax | Side by side |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Buick Envista | 2026 Envista | 30 mpg | $2,100 | same figure | same | - |
| 2026 Subaru Impreza | 2026 Impreza (4-cyl 2.0 L) | 29 mpg | $2,150 | 1 lower | $50 more a year | Compare |
| 2026 Acura ADX | 2026 ADX FWD | 28 mpg | $2,750 | 2 lower | $650 more a year | - |
Every version of the 2026 Chevrolet Trax
EPA test figures for 2026; the last column is the yearly fuel cost against the cheapest version.
| Version | Engine | Gearbox | Drive | City | Highway | Combined | Fuel a year | CO2 g/mi | Fuel vs cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Trax FFV | 3-cyl 1.2 L | Automatic 6-spd | Front-wheel | 28 | 32 | 30 | $2,100 | 296 | cheapest |
| 2026 Trax | 3-cyl 1.2 L | Automatic 6-spd | Front-wheel | 28 | 31 | 29 | $2,150 | 306 | +$50 |
Does a cheaper-to-fuel 2026 version pay back?
Enter the price difference you were quoted for the 2026 Trax; this page has no prices. Miles come from the calculator. The fuel price box there sets the price of the fuel of the version picked there; a version here that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. Versions with no fuel-cost figure are not listed.
Type the price difference you were quoted to see the payback.
Emissions
Tailpipe CO2: the 2026 Trax FFV puts out 296 grams per mile; across the 2 tested versions the figure runs from 296 to 306.
EPA scores (1 to 10, 10 best) for the 2026 Trax FFV: fuel economy score 6, greenhouse gas score 6.
Mileage by model year
Best combined figure of the Trax gas version each model year since 2016, set against the 2026 model.
| Model year | Best gas version | Versions tested | Against 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 29 mpg | 2 | 1 mpg lower than 2026 | |
| 2017 | 28 mpg | 2 | 2 mpg lower than 2026 | |
| 2018 | 28 mpg | 2 | 2 mpg lower than 2026 | |
| 2019 | 28 mpg | 2 | 2 mpg lower than 2026 | |
| 2020 | 28 mpg | 2 | 2 mpg lower than 2026 | |
| 2021 | 28 mpg | 4 | 2 mpg lower than 2026 | |
| 2022 | 27 mpg | 2 | 3 mpg lower than 2026 | |
| 2024 | 30 mpg | 1 | same as 2026 | |
| 2025 | 30 mpg | 2 | same as 2026 | |
| 2026This page | 30 mpg | 2 | this page |
Compared with the 2025 model: 2 versions were tested then and 2 now; the best figure went from 30 to 30 mpg (no change).
| Version in 2026 | 2026 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Trax FFV, 3-cyl 1.2 L | 30 mpg | 30 mpg (listed in 2025 as Trax #1) | no change |
| 2026 Trax, 3-cyl 1.2 L | 29 mpg | 30 mpg | -1 mpg |
1 2025 version has no match in 2026.
Safety record
Crash-test ratings, 2026
Crash-test stars from the U.S. safety agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings, checked 2026-11-14. 5 is the best.
| Vehicle | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 CHEVROLET TRAX SUV N/A FWD | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
The agency's record for the first rated vehicle also lists 20 complaints, 0 recalls, 0 investigations.
Owner complaints, 2026
20 complaints for the 2026 Chevrolet Trax are on file (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints are reports that owners sent to the safety agency. They are not proven defects, and the counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold.
| Part named in the reports | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 6 | |
| Air Bags | 4 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 | |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
3 of the 20 reports say the car was in a crash, 0 mention a fire and 2 mention an injury. One report can name more than one part.
Safety recalls
The U.S. safety agency's model list has the 2026 Chevrolet Trax (as TRAX). The U.S. safety agency's database returned no recalls for the 2026 Chevrolet Trax on 2026-11-14. Recalls can be added later; check your own car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
More Small Station Wagons for 2026
Other 2026 models of the same agency class, each with its best combined figure. The Trax itself is at 30 mpg.
Other Chevrolet models of 2026
More Chevrolet models that have a 2026 page here, with the class of each and its best combined figure.
Common questions
Which 2026 Chevrolet Trax gets the best mileage?
The 2026 Trax FFV with 30 mpg combined (28 city, 32 highway).
How much does a 2026 Chevrolet Trax cost to fuel for a year?
The 2026 Chevrolet Trax costs between $2,100 and $2,150 to fuel by the agency's estimate, which assumes 15,000 miles a year. The cheapest is the 2026 Trax FFV at $2,100; the dearest is the 2026 Trax at $2,150. Use the calculator above for your own miles and fuel price.
How does the 2026 Chevrolet Trax rank among 2026 Small Station Wagons models?
The 2026 Chevrolet Trax is 2nd of 10 for combined mileage. The top of the class is the 2026 Toyota Crown Signia at 38 mpg, and the middle figure for the class is 28 mpg. In the list, the next one ahead is the 2026 Buick Envista at 30 mpg and the next one behind is the 2026 Subaru Impreza at 29 mpg.
Did the Trax change from 2025 to 2026?
The 2025 model had 2 tested versions and the 2026 model has 2. The best figure went from 30 to 30 mpg (no change).
How did the 2026 Chevrolet Trax do in crash tests?
In the agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14; 5 is the best), the stars are 2026 CHEVROLET TRAX SUV N/A FWD: overall 5 of 5, front 4, side 5, rollover 4.
Do owners complain about the 2026 Chevrolet Trax?
20 complaints for the 2026 Chevrolet Trax are on file at the safety agency (checked 2026-11-14); the part named most often is Service Brakes (6 reports). Complaints are reports owners sent in, not proven defects.
Does the 2026 Chevrolet Trax have recalls?
The agency's database returned no recalls for the 2026 Chevrolet Trax on 2026-11-14 (its model list has this car). Check your own car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fresh these numbers are
For the 2026 Chevrolet Trax: EPA file 2026-11-04; fuel price 2026-11-14; crash tests 2026-11-14; complaints 2026-11-14; recalls 2026-11-14. Not covered: purchase price, towing, reliability, repair and insurance costs.
Mileage and fuel cost for the 2026 Chevrolet Trax: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, fueleconomy.gov vehicle file (file dated 2026-11-04). Recalls for the 2026 Chevrolet Trax: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (checked 2026-11-14). Crash-test ratings for the 2026 Chevrolet Trax: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints for the 2026 Chevrolet Trax: NHTSA (checked 2026-11-14). Fuel prices: U.S. Department of Energy / EPA (2026-11-14). Your own mileage depends on how and where you drive. Where our numbers come from.