2021 Chevrolet Trax AWDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel Drive
City
24
MPG
Highway
29
MPG
Combined
26
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (S6)
Regular
City
24
Hwy
29
Comb
26
Fuel cost: $2,600/yr
Automatic (S6)
Regular
City
23
Hwy
30
Comb
26
Fuel cost: $2,600/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,600

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-1,000

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 5/10
GHG Score: 5/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
344 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
11.4 barrels

Specifications

Engine
1.4L 4-cyl
Transmission
6-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
AWD
Body Style
SUV/Crossover
GVWR
Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
1.4L, 4-cylinder
Fuel Type
Regular Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$2,590/yr
California
$5.957/gal$3,437/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,243/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,386/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$2,609/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$2,602/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$3,226/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$2,664/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,506/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$2,566/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 26 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

Recall History

Source: NHTSA

No recalls reported for this vehicle.

Owner-Reported Problems21 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 21 owner complaints for the 2021 Chevrolet Trax AWD. Top reported issues include electrical system, engine and brakes. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Electrical System
8
Engine
7
Brakes
6
Power Train
3
Air Bags
2
Fuel System
2
Structure
1
Suspension
1

2021 Chevrolet Trax AWD problems by category: Electrical System: 8 complaints, Engine: 7 complaints, Brakes: 6 complaints, Power Train: 3 complaints, Air Bags: 2 complaints, Fuel System: 2 complaints, Structure: 1 complaints, Suspension: 1 complaints.

7
Crashes Reported
2
Fires Reported
5
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Power TrainFiled: 03/19/2026CrashODI#11725693
The vehicle has 2 permanent codes. One is a communication blackout, the other code means the hardware is melting. GM is doing a formal inspection in April. The Ucode meant that the engine stopped talk…
Electrical SystemFiled: 02/10/2026ODI#11717127
The Turbo Charger failed suddenly without a prior display of a warning light and was replaced by an independent service center in June 2025. I received a letter from GM in November 2025 stating there …
BrakesFiled: 09/05/2021ODI#11431780
1,992 miles. Two times when applying brakes hard the vehicle pulled hard to the right. Both times I narrowly avoided hitting the vehicle in front of me. I went to the service department they did a te…

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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