DecodedCars2024 Chevrolet Trax
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2024 models.
- Class
- Small Station Wagons
- Body styles
- 4dr SUV
- Engines
- 1.2L 3-cyl turbo
- Drivetrain
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Regular Gasoline
- MPG (best)
- 30 combined · 28 city / 32 hwy
- Length
- 178.7 in
- Curb weight
- 3,069 lb
- NHTSA rating
- ★★★★★
- Recalls
- 1 campaign
Pros & cons
What's good
Nothing stands out against similar models in the data.
Watch out for
- Many owner complaints180 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 57 for similar models — most often about the electrical system.
Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 4 similar 2024 models — not a review. How we calculate this →
Overview
The 2024 Chevrolet Trax is a small station wagon offered with a 1.2L 3-cyl turbo engine and front-wheel drive.
It measures about 179 inches long and 72 inches wide on a 106-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,069 lb.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 30 MPG combined (28 city / 32 highway), 10% better than the 2024 small station wagon average of 27.3 MPG, for an estimated $2,250 a year in fuel.
In NHTSA crash testing it earned a 4-star overall rating.
It has 1 recall campaign on file and owners have filed 180 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the electrical system.
What changed for 2024
- New body dimensions: 11.4 in longer, wheelbase +5.5 in — most likely a redesign or new generation
- Engine added: 1.2L 3-cyl turbo
- Engine dropped: 1.4L 4-cyl turbo
- All-wheel / four-wheel drive no longer offered
- Best combined MPG up from 27 to 30
- NHTSA overall rating down from 5 to 4 stars
Compared with 2022; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2022 Trax →
Trims, performance & features
Trims
Safety & driver-assist features
Built in: Changwon, Gyeongsangnam-Do
NHTSA vPIC, as reported by the manufacturer for 5 2024 Trax configurations; may not list every trim. How we calculate this →
Dimensions & weight
| Body | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Track F / R | Curb weight | Weight F/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4dr SUV | 178.7 in | 71.7 in | 61.4 in | 106.3 in | 61.4 / 62.2 in | 3,069 lb | 61/39 |
Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.
Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →Engines, MPG & running costs
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | vs. class | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trax | 1.2L 3-cyl turbo | Automatic 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 / 32 / 30 | +10% | $2,250 | 298 |
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2024 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Driver / passenger | Side | Side pole | Rollover | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Chevrolet Trax SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 5★ / 4★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 15.5% |
Similar 2024 small station wagons
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Chevrolet Trax (this car) | 30 MPG | ★★★★★ | 1 |
| 2024 Subaru Impreza | 30 MPG | ★★★★★ | 2 |
| 2024 Honda HR-V | 28 MPG | ★★★★★ | 4 |
| 2024 Buick Envista | 30 MPG | ★★★★★ | 2 |
| 2024 Nissan ARIYA | 304 mi | ★★★★★ | 0 |
Recalls (1)
Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel · Nov 6, 2023
NHTSA campaign 23V744000 · 60,154 vehicles
- Problem
- General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Buick Encore GX, Envista, and Chevrolet Trax vehicles. The software in the Virtual Cockpit Unit Module (VCU) may cause the instrument panel display to intermittently go blank at vehicle startup or while driving.
- Risk
- A blank instrument panel will not show critical information, such as vehicle speed and warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- The VCU software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 4, 2023. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is A232424320.
Not every 2024 Chevrolet Trax is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.
Used 2024 Chevrolet Trax buyer's checklist
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 1 recall this year — ask for proof of repairs.
- Electrical System — 66 owner reports. Test every window, lock, light, screen and USB port; check the battery age.
- Engine — 52 owner reports. Cold-start the engine, listen for knocking, and watch for warning lights or hesitation on acceleration.
- Exterior Lighting — 17 owner reports. Check all exterior lights, wipers and the windshield for cracks.
- Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 20,000 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
- Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.
Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2024 Chevrolet Trax. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.
Other Trax years
Compare all years →| Year | MPG (best) | Length | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Trax | 30 | 178.7 in | Not rated | 0 | 17 |
| 2025 Trax | 30 | 178.7 in | ★★★★★ | 1 | 98 |
| 2022 Trax | 27 | 167.3 in | ★★★★★ | 0 | 9 |
| 2021 Trax | 28 | 167.3 in | ★★★★★ | 0 | 25 |
| 2020 Trax | 28 | 167.3 in | ★★★★★ | 0 | 98 |
| 2019 Trax | 28 | 167.3 in | ★★★★★ | 2 | 136 |
| 2018 Trax | 28 | 167.3 in | ★★★★★ | 2 | 102 |
| 2017 Trax | 28 | 167.3 in | Not rated | 3 | 114 |
| 2016 Trax | 29 | 167.7 in | Not rated | 5 | 120 |
| 2015 Trax | 29 | 167.7 in | Not rated | 7 | 96 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Chevrolet. How we calculate this →