Chevy Trax MPG, gas tank, tires, and towing

The 2026 Chevy Trax gets 29 to 30 mpg combined, according to the EPA, from a 1.2-liter turbo three-cylinder and front-wheel drive. Its 13.2-gallon tank is good for roughly 380 to 400 miles. The 2015–2022 Trax, with a 1.4-liter turbo, is rated 26 to 29 mpg combined and holds 14 gallons. Chevrolet says no Trax should tow a trailer.

Published November 13, 2026 · Sources · Share

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Trax generations at a glance

  • 2015–2022 (1st generation): a small crossover with a 1.4-liter turbo four-cylinder, a 6-speed automatic, and front- or all-wheel drive. It was restyled for 2017. The 2022 Trax got a newer direct-injection version of the 1.4 (engine code LE2), which takes a different oil.
  • No 2023 model: Chevrolet skipped the 2023 model year in the US. The new Trax went on sale in spring 2023 as a 2024 model.
  • 2024 and later (2nd generation): a redesign with a 1.2-liter turbo three-cylinder, a 6-speed automatic, and front-wheel drive only. From 2025 a FlexFuel version of the engine (code LBP) can run on E85.

Trax gas mileage by year

Open a model year to see each EPA version. All-wheel drive on the first generation cost about 2 mpg. The second-generation Trax, front-drive only, is rated higher than any earlier Trax.

202629–30 mpg combined · 2 versions
2026 Chevrolet Trax: EPA MPG by version
VersionCombinedCityHighway
Trax1.2L 3-cyl, Auto 6-spd, FWD292831
Trax FFV1.2L 3-cyl, Auto 6-spd, FWD302832
202529–30 mpg combined · 2 versions
2025 Chevrolet Trax: EPA MPG by version
VersionCombinedCityHighway
Trax1.2L 3-cyl, Auto 6-spd, FWD (1)302832
Trax1.2L 3-cyl, Auto 6-spd, FWD (2)292831
202430 mpg combined · 1 version
2024 Chevrolet Trax: EPA MPG by version
VersionCombinedCityHighway
Trax1.2L 3-cyl, Auto 6-spd, FWD302832
202226–27 mpg combined · 2 versions
2022 Chevrolet Trax: EPA MPG by version
VersionCombinedCityHighway
Trax AWD1.4L 4-cyl, Auto (S6), AWD262330
Trax FWD1.4L 4-cyl, Auto (S6), FWD272432
202126–28 mpg combined · 4 versions
2021 Chevrolet Trax: EPA MPG by version
VersionCombinedCityHighway
Trax AWD1.4L 4-cyl, Auto (S6), AWD (1)262429
Trax AWD1.4L 4-cyl, Auto (S6), AWD (2)262330
Trax FWD1.4L 4-cyl, Auto (S6), FWD (1)282631
Trax FWD1.4L 4-cyl, Auto (S6), FWD (2)272432
202026–28 mpg combined · 2 versions
2020 Chevrolet Trax: EPA MPG by version
VersionCombinedCityHighway
Trax AWD1.4L 4-cyl, Auto (S6), AWD262429
Trax FWD1.4L 4-cyl, Auto (S6), FWD282631
201926–28 mpg combined · 2 versions
2019 Chevrolet Trax: EPA MPG by version
VersionCombinedCityHighway
Trax1.4L 4-cyl, Auto (S6), FWD282631
Trax AWD1.4L 4-cyl, Auto (S6), AWD262429
201827–28 mpg combined · 2 versions
2018 Chevrolet Trax: EPA MPG by version
VersionCombinedCityHighway
Trax1.4L 4-cyl, Auto (S6), FWD282533
Trax AWD1.4L 4-cyl, Auto (S6), AWD272430
2015–2017ranges by year · details on fueleconomy.gov
Chevrolet Trax, 2015–2017: EPA MPG range across versions
YearCombinedCityHighwayVersions
201727–2824–2530–332
201627–2924–2631–342
201527–2924–2631–342

EPA estimates for new vehicles from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. EPA and U.S. DOE), data retrieved November 12, 2026. Your mileage will vary with how and where you drive.

Gas tank size and range

Range is the tank size times the EPA combined rating, so treat it as a best case. Short trips and cold weather lower it. The EPA ratings above are for gasoline; a FlexFuel Trax running on E85 goes fewer miles per gallon. More on ethanol blends: E15 and E85 gas. To cost out a drive, use the trip gas cost calculator.

Chevrolet Trax: fuel tank and estimated range (tank × EPA combined MPG)
YearsEngineFuel tankEPA combinedRange on a full tank
20241.2L turbo 3-cylinder (LIH)13.2 gal930 mpgabout 400 miles
2025–20261.2L turbo 3-cylinder (LIH)13.2 gal1029–30 mpgabout 380–400 miles
2025–20261.2L turbo 3-cylinder (LBP)13.2 gal1029–30 mpgabout 380–400 miles
2015–20181.4L turbo 4-cylinder (LUV)14 gal527–29 mpgabout 380–410 miles
2019–20211.4L turbo 4-cylinder (LUV)14 gal126–28 mpgabout 360–390 miles
20221.4L turbo 4-cylinder (LE2)14 gal826–27 mpgabout 360–380 miles

Trax tire size and pressure

The Trax manuals do not print a tire pressure; the number is on the Tire and Loading Information label on the driver’s door frame. Chevrolet’s 2015–2017 specifications list 16-inch tires as standard and 18-inch as an option. For the 2024 and later Trax, Chevrolet publishes wheel sizes (17, 18, and 19 inches) but not tire sizes, so read the size off the tire sidewall. If the warning light comes on, see tire pressure light.

Chevrolet Trax: tire size and pressure (cold) by trim
YearsTrimTire sizeFrontRear
2015–201716-inch wheels (standard)P205/70R1614Check your owner’s manualCheck your owner’s manual
2015–201718-inch wheels (available)P215/55R1814Check your owner’s manualCheck your owner’s manual

Trax oil at a glance

Every Trax holds 4.2 quarts with the filter. The grade changed twice: 5W-30 on the 2015–2021 1.4 turbo and the 2024 1.2 turbo, and 0W-20 on the 2022 Trax and on 2025–2026 models. All of them call for dexos1 oil. Details by year: Trax oil type and capacity.

Chevrolet Trax oil at a glance
YearsEngineOilCapacity
20241.2L turbo 3-cylinder (LIH)5W-3094.2 qt (4.0 L) with filter
2025–20261.2L turbo 3-cylinder (LIH)0W-20104.2 qt (4.0 L) with filter
2025–20261.2L turbo 3-cylinder (LBP)0W-20104.2 qt (4.0 L) with filter
2015–20181.4L turbo 4-cylinder (LUV)5W-3054.2 qt (4.0 L) with filter
2019–20211.4L turbo 4-cylinder (LUV)5W-3014.2 qt (4.0 L) with filter
20221.4L turbo 4-cylinder (LE2)0W-2084.2 qt (4.0 L) with filter

Can a Chevy Trax tow?

No. Every Trax manual from 2015 to 2026 says the Trax is not designed or intended to tow a trailer; newer manuals put it plainly: never tow a trailer with your vehicle. That is why the table shows 0 lb.

  • 2nd generation (2024–2026): not rated for towing9
  • 1st generation (2015–2022): not rated for towing1

Recalls: check by VIN

Recalls depend on the exact vehicle, not just the year. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see any open recalls on your Trax. The VIN is at the lower driver’s-side corner of the windshield and on your registration. The 8th character of the VIN is the engine code, which also tells you which oil your Trax takes.

What to record in your log

  • Each fill-up: date, odometer, and gallons. Two full fill-ups in a row give your real MPG; the MPG calculator does the math.
  • On a FlexFuel Trax, which fuel you used. Mileage on E85 and gasoline will differ, and mixing them in one average hides both.
  • Each oil change: date and odometer. The Oil Life System resets to 100% and forgets the last one.
  • On the 2024 and later Trax, the timing belt. It is due at 150,000 miles or 15 years, a big job a used buyer will ask about.

A car maintenance log keeps this in one place. The full schedule: Trax maintenance schedule. More Chevrolet models: Chevrolet maintenance schedule.

FAQ

What is the gas mileage of a Chevy Trax?

The EPA rates the 2026 Trax at 29 to 30 mpg combined, depending on the engine version. A 2019 Trax is rated 28 mpg with front-wheel drive and 26 mpg with all-wheel drive.

How big is the Chevy Trax gas tank?

13.2 gallons on the 2024–2026 Trax and 14 gallons on 2015–2022 models, according to Chevrolet’s manuals.

Can a Chevy Trax tow a trailer?

No. Chevrolet’s manuals for every Trax year say not to tow a trailer with it.

Was there a 2023 Chevy Trax?

Not in the US. The 2022 was the last first-generation Trax, and the redesigned 2024 Trax went on sale in spring 2023.

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Sources

  1. 2021 Chevrolet Trax Owner’s Manual (checked November 12, 2026)
  2. 2015 Chevrolet Trax Owner Manual (checked November 12, 2026)
  3. 2016 Chevrolet Trax Owner’s Manual (checked November 12, 2026)
  4. 2017 Chevrolet Trax Owner’s Manual (checked November 12, 2026)
  5. 2018 Chevrolet Trax Owner’s Manual (checked November 12, 2026)
  6. 2019 Chevrolet Trax Owner’s Manual (checked November 12, 2026)
  7. 2020 Chevrolet Trax Owner’s Manual (checked November 12, 2026)
  8. 2022 Chevrolet Trax Owner’s Manual (checked November 12, 2026)
  9. 2024 Chevrolet Trax Owner’s Manual (archived) (checked November 12, 2026)
  10. 2025 Chevrolet Trax Owner’s Manual (checked November 12, 2026)
  11. 2026 Chevrolet Trax Owner’s Manual (archived) (checked November 12, 2026)
  12. 2015 Chevrolet Trax specifications, Chevrolet Media (archived) (checked November 12, 2026)
  13. 2016 Chevrolet Trax specifications, Chevrolet Media (archived) (checked November 12, 2026)
  14. 2017 Chevrolet Trax specifications, Chevrolet Media (archived) (checked November 12, 2026)
  15. 2022 Chevrolet Trax fact sheet, Chevrolet Media (checked November 12, 2026)
  16. 2024 Chevrolet Trax Delivers Beyond Expectations (Chevrolet Media, Oct 2022) (checked November 12, 2026)
  17. U.S. EPA and U.S. DOE, fueleconomy.gov vehicle data (MPG; retrieved November 12, 2026)