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2022 Chevrolet Trax.

The 2022 Chevrolet Trax is one of the most reliable years by owner complaints: 8 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 21, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about engine, it has 0 recalls, and it gets 26 to 27 mpg combined. The best Chevrolet Trax year is 2021.

21Lemon Index · 100 = average car

One of the most reliable. 4.8× fewer complaints than average.

Best year 2021 · Worst year 2015

Chevrolet Trax
Photo shows a Chevrolet Trax. Alexander Migl, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0 · background removed

Before you buy. What matters most for this car.

Owner complaints8first 3 years
Fuel economy26–27 mpgcombined, EPA
Crash test★★★★★NHTSA overall

How serious. Out of 9 owner complaints, owners reported:

1crashes
0injuries
0fires
2tows

What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.

engine50%
fuel or ev drive system38%
airbags12%
transmission & drivetrain12%
electrical12%

Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.

Transmission problems in every Chevrolet Trax year →

When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.

half by 44K
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Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 32K to 56K miles on the car (5 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.

Recalls 0

No safety recalls on record.

Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.

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Problems Chevy told dealers about

Chevy sent dealers 462 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:

  • This informational bulletin provides information on 6.6L Duramax Possible Oil Leak Path…

Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.

Safety

Stability controlStandard
Collision warningStandard
Lane departure warningStandard
NHTSA front crash test of the 2022 Chevrolet Trax
Front crash test · NHTSA
Crash test details
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Fuel cost and engines

About $2400–2450 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 1.4L 4-cyl.

In owners' words

My engine light is on due to Evaporative Emissions (EVAP) Leak Detection Pump. This has been an issue in the Chevrolet Trax previously and it is currently effecting my vehicle.

2022 Chevrolet Trax owner · NHTSA complaint 11610941

Quick answers

Is the 2022 Chevrolet Trax reliable?

Yes, it is one of the most reliable by government complaints. It drew 4.8× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 21; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Chevrolet Trax year by this measure is 2021.

What are the most common 2022 Chevrolet Trax problems?

In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are engine (50%), fuel or ev drive system (38%) and airbags (12%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.

How many recalls does the 2022 Chevrolet Trax have?

None: NHTSA has no safety recalls on record for it.

What gas mileage does the 2022 Chevrolet Trax get?

26 to 27 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).

Is the 2022 Chevrolet Trax safe?

NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.

Does the 2022 Chevrolet Trax have transmission problems?

Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 12% of its owner complaints.

How much does the 2022 Chevrolet Trax cost in fuel a year?

About $2400 to $2450 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.

What engines does the 2022 Chevrolet Trax have?

1.4L 4-cyl.

What Chevrolet Trax year is better than the 2022?

By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2021, 2022 and 2020.

Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works

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