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NHTSA crash test of the 2025 Chevrolet Trax

NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED

2025 Chevrolet Trax

Federal crash-test performance, recalls, and complaints, scored into one NHTSA Safety Index.

0Recalls
74Complaints
0Investigations
ABOUT THE CHEVROLET TRAX

The Chevrolet Trax is a subcompact SUV that has carved out a spot in one of the most competitive segments in the American market. Aimed squarely at budget-conscious urban buyers and first-time SUV shoppers, the Trax competes on value and practicality. Its compact footprint and accessible price point make it a popular choice for younger drivers and city dwellers who want SUV versatility without a premium commitment.

VERDICT

The 2025 Chevrolet Trax earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 85 out of 100, an strong result driven by its federal crash-test stars and its recall record. No vehicle recalls are on file for this model year.

WHO IT IS FOR
  • new and teen drivers who want standard crash-avoidance tech
  • urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
WHAT REVIEWERS SAY

Reviewers generally regard the Chevrolet Trax as a practical and unpretentious entry in the subcompact SUV segment, praising its maneuverability and ease of use in urban environments. Most professional assessments position it as a sensible choice for budget-focused buyers while acknowledging that it does not lead the segment in any single dimension. Its recent redesign has drawn more favorable attention than earlier iterations.

NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk 15.5%

Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 20410

Index breakdown

Crash protection61/70
Avoidance tech10/10
Defect record14/20
Forward collision warning: StandardLane departure warning: StandardStability control: Standard

NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images

Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.

NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record

No vehicle recalls are on file for the 2025 Chevrolet Trax at NHTSA as of 2026-07-02. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the safety score.

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

74 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.

9reported crash
3reported fire
12reported injuries
0reported deaths
Most-reported systemsElectrical System 29Unknown Or Other 17Engine 12Forward Collision Avoidance 10Air Bags 6Lane Departure 6

Other Trax years

Rivals in SUV (2025)

Last verified 2026-07-02. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings (VehicleId 20410), recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Chevrolet Trax 2025. Class rank 113 of 153 in SUV 2025. Methodology · Disclosure