DecodedCars2025 Chevrolet Trax
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2025 models.
- Class
- Small Station Wagons
- Body styles
- 4dr SUV
- Engines
- 1.2L 3-cyl turbo
- Drivetrain
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- FFV, Regular Gasoline
- MPG (best)
- 30 combined · 28 city / 32 hwy
- Length
- 178.7 in
- Curb weight
- 3,069 lb
- NHTSA rating
- ★★★★★
- Recalls
- 1 campaign
Overview
The 2025 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), 12% better than the 2025 small station wagon average of 26.9 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 98 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the electrical system.
What changed for 2025
No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2024 Trax — a carry-over year in the data.
Compared with 2024; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2024 Trax →
Trims, performance & features
Trims
Safety & driver-assist features
Built in: Changwon, Gyeongsangnam-Do
NHTSA vPIC, as reported by the manufacturer for 5 2025 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 FFV | 1.2L 3-cyl turbo | Automatic 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 / 32 / 30 | +12% | $2,250 | 296 |
| Trax | 1.2L 3-cyl turbo | Automatic 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 / 31 / 29 | +8% | $2,300 | 306 |
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2025 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Driver / passenger | Side | Side pole | Rollover | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 CHEVROLET TRAX SUV FWD | Not rated | ★★★★★ | 5★ / 4★ | Not rated | Not rated | ★★★★★ | 15.5% |
| 2025 Chevrolet Trax Early Release SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 5★ / 4★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 15.5% |
Similar 2025 small station wagons
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Chevrolet Trax (this car) | 30 MPG | ★★★★★ | 1 |
| 2025 Subaru Impreza | 30 MPG | ★★★★★ | 0 |
| 2025 Honda HR-V | 28 MPG | ★★★★★ | 1 |
| 2025 Buick Envista | 30 MPG | ★★★★★ | 1 |
Recalls (1)
Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera · Aug 20, 2026
NHTSA campaign 26V539000 · 306,511 vehicles
- Problem
- General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2024-2025 Buick Envista, 2024-2026 Buick Encore GX, Chevrolet Trailblazer, and 2025 Chevrolet Trax vehicles. The rearview camera screen may display a distorted or blank image.
- Risk
- A rearview image that does not display correctly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera, if necessary, free of charge. Letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed September 17, 2026. Another letter will be mailed once the parts are available. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is A262554900. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 20, 2026.
Not every 2025 Chevrolet Trax is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.
Used 2025 Chevrolet Trax buyer's checklist
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 1 recall this year — ask for proof of repairs.
- Electrical System — 36 owner reports. Test every window, lock, light, screen and USB port; check the battery age.
- Engine — 16 owner reports. Cold-start the engine, listen for knocking, and watch for warning lights or hesitation on acceleration.
- Fuel/Propulsion System — 9 owner reports. Smell for fuel around the car and in the cabin, check that it starts easily when warm, and look at the oil dipstick for a fuel smell or rising level.
- Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 7,020 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 2025 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 |
| 2024 Trax | 30 | 178.7 in | ★★★★★ | 1 | 180 |
| 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 →