2026 Chevrolet Trax Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2026 Chevrolet Trax, and owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2026 Chevrolet Trax. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2026 Chevrolet Trax have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA; 3 describe a crash. Reports cite 2 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 33,346 miles. Complaints peaked in 2026 with 16 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact owns a 2026 Chevrolet Trax. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle unintendedly accelerated. The brake pedal was depressed with excessive force; however, the vehicle fai”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 29, 2026 · Vehicle speed control
“On two separate occasions while driving with adaptive cruise control engaged the vehicle braked heavily. In one instance the vehicle rapidly braked from 70 to 40 mph before the accelerator could be de”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 24, 2026 · Service brakes
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2026 Chevrolet Trax (Trax FFV). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 29–30 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 28 / 31–32 |
| Fuel | Gasoline or E85, Regular |
| EPA class | Small Station Wagons |
| Engine | 3 cyl, 1.2 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 6-spd |
Compare Chevrolet Trax model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Chevrolet Trax model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 Chevrolet Trax | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 Chevrolet Trax | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 Chevrolet Trax | 7 | 96 |
| 2016 Chevrolet Trax | 5 | 120 |
| 2017 Chevrolet Trax | 3 | 113 |
| 2018 Chevrolet Trax | 2 | 101 |
| 2019 Chevrolet Trax | 2 | 135 |
| 2020 Chevrolet Trax | 0 | 96 |
| 2021 Chevrolet Trax | 0 | 24 |
| 2022 Chevrolet Trax | 0 | 9 |
| 2024 Chevrolet Trax | 1 | 176 |
| 2025 Chevrolet Trax | 1 | 89 |
| 2026 Chevrolet Trax | 0 | 17 |
Checking a specific 2026 Chevrolet Trax
How do I know if my 2026 Chevrolet Trax has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Chevrolet dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Chevrolet models
- Malibu19,364 complaints
- Silverado 150018,029 complaints
- Impala10,434 complaints
- Tahoe10,032 complaints
- Equinox9,161 complaints
- Silverado8,799 complaints
- Blazer8,192 complaints
- Suburban8,164 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.