2026 Chevrolet Trax (Flex Fuel)Fuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Small Station WagonsFront-Wheel Drive
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
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: StandardLane Departure Warning: Standard
0
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Investigations

Recall History

Source: NHTSA

No recalls reported for this vehicle.

Owner-Reported Problems7 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 7 owner complaints for the 2026 Chevrolet Trax (Flex Fuel). Top reported issues include brakes, fuel system and power train. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Brakes
3
Fuel System
2
Power Train
1
Electrical System
1
Steering
1
Lighting
1
Engine
1

2026 Chevrolet Trax (Flex Fuel) problems by category: Brakes: 3 complaints, Fuel System: 2 complaints, Power Train: 1 complaints, Electrical System: 1 complaints, Steering: 1 complaints, Lighting: 1 complaints, Engine: 1 complaints.

Sample Owner Complaints

LightingFiled: 05/23/2026ODI#11739693
This happened the first night that I drove this brand new vehicle since owning it. While driving at night, there is what I would describe as a "Hard line" of headlight illumination on the roadway in f…
SteeringFiled: 03/25/2026ODI#11727008
The contact owns a 2026 Chevrolet Trax. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the message "Brake System Failure" was displayed. The contact turned off the vehicle, waited for a while, an…
Fuel SystemFiled: 02/22/2026ODI#11719696
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 a…

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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