2025 Chevrolet TraxFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Small Station WagonsFront-Wheel Drive
2025 Chevrolet Trax

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City
28
MPG
Highway
32
MPG
Combined
30
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic 6-spd
Gasoline or E85 FFV
City
28
Hwy
32
Comb
30
Fuel cost: $2,250/yr
Automatic 6-spd
Regular
City
28
Hwy
31
Comb
29
Fuel cost: $2,350/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,250

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

5-Year Fuel Savings
$750

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 6/10
GHG Score: 6/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
296 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
9.9 barrels

Specifications

Engine
1.2L 3-cyl
Transmission
6-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Body Style
Wagon

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

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
1.2L, 3-cylinder
Induction Type
SIDI; FFV
Efficiency Tech
Auto Start-Stop
Fuel Type
Regular Gasoline
Alt Fuel
E85

Annual Fuel Cost by State

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

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$2,245/yr
California
$5.957/gal$2,979/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$1,944/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,068/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$2,261/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$2,255/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$2,796/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$2,309/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,172/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$2,224/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 30 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

NHTSA Safety Ratings

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)

Crash Test Scores

Front Crash — Overall
Front Crash — Driver Side
Front Crash — Passenger Side
Rollover
Rollover Probability15.5%

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning: NoLane Departure Warning: No
0
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Investigations

Recall History

Source: NHTSA

No recalls reported for this vehicle.

Owner-Reported Problems72 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 72 owner complaints for the 2025 Chevrolet Trax. Top reported issues include electrical system, advanced safety (adas) and engine. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Electrical System
27
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
16
Engine
12
Visibility / Wipers
6
Fuel System
6
Air Bags
6
Structure
5
Power Train
5

2025 Chevrolet Trax problems by category: Electrical System: 27 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 16 complaints, Engine: 12 complaints, Visibility / Wipers: 6 complaints, Fuel System: 6 complaints, Air Bags: 6 complaints, Structure: 5 complaints, Power Train: 5 complaints.

18
Crashes Reported
7
Fires Reported
24
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Air BagsFiled: 11/22/2025Crash2 InjuriesODI#11700930
On October 8, 2025 My cousin, [XXX] , and I were on highway Mile 113, 65 North and were about to exit when an ambulance exited onto the highway ahead causing the traffic to suddenly stop. As the traff…
Electrical SystemFiled: 11/02/2025ODI#11696989
I am reporting a safety concern involving my 2025 Chevrolet Trax 2RS (VIN: [XXX] ). After a service visit at AutoNation Chevrolet Spokane Valley concerning all the following issues on October 31, 2025…
Electrical SystemFiled: 06/14/2024ODI#11594443
Electrical system (Sound system, Bluetooth, graphics, and backup camera), and Automatic Braking - available for inspection Screen glitches using apple car play (wireless and wired), and in general (h…

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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