Chevrolet Trax Tech & Safety Features: The Complete Breakdown
Trax's tech and safety story is really two separate stories: what's standard everywhere, and what you get by moving up the lineup. Both matter, and they don't always move together — some safety tech is standard even on the base LS, while some convenience tech only shows up at LT and above.
Our take, plainly: the 11-inch screen is the single feature that best explains why 1RS and LT cost the same money but feel like different vehicles day to day. If screen size and driver display matter to you, that's the trim line to pay attention to — see our full trim comparison for the complete breakdown.
Screens and Infotainment
LS and 1RS get an 8-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto standard — no cables required to use your phone's navigation and apps through the vehicle's display.
LT, 2RS, and ACTIV step up to an 11-inch HD touchscreen, one of the largest displays offered in the subcompact SUV class, paired with an 8-inch Driver Information Center in the gauge cluster that shows navigation, fuel economy, and vehicle status without looking away from the road ahead.
Wireless phone charging and a built-in Wi-Fi hotspot are available on Trax as well, letting passengers connect devices to the vehicle's own wireless network on the go.
Standard Safety Tech (Every Trim)
Chevy Safety Assist bundles six driver-assist technologies as standard equipment on every 2026 Trax trim, LS through ACTIV, at no extra cost:
- Forward Collision Alert — monitors closing speed on vehicles ahead and warns you
- Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection — can apply the brakes automatically if a collision looks imminent
- Lane Keep Assist — gently corrects steering to help you stay in your lane
- Lane Departure Warning — alerts you if you drift without signaling
- IntelliBeam Automatic High Beams — switches between high and low beams based on traffic and lighting
- Following Distance Indicator — displays your spacing from the vehicle ahead
What Upper Trims Add
2RS and ACTIV add blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and adaptive cruise control as standard equipment, on top of the 11-inch screen and Chevy Safety Assist every LT-and-up trim already includes.
Feature-by-Trim Table
| Feature | LS | 1RS | LT | 2RS | ACTIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevy Safety Assist (6 features) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Touchscreen Size | 8" | 8" | 11" | 11" | 11" |
| 8" Digital Driver Display | – | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Automatic Climate Control | – | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Remote Start | – | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blind-Spot Monitoring | – | – | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | – | – | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | – | – | – | ✓ | ✓ |
Feature availability current as of 2026 model year; wireless charging and Wi-Fi hotspot availability may vary by configuration — confirm exact equipment with your Carter salesperson.
Frequently Asked Questions
What safety features come standard on every Chevrolet Trax?
Chevy Safety Assist is standard on every 2026 Trax trim: forward collision alert, automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, lane keep assist, lane departure warning, IntelliBeam automatic high beams, and a following distance indicator.
Which Trax trims have blind-spot monitoring?
2RS and ACTIV include blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and adaptive cruise control as standard equipment. LS, 1RS, and LT do not include these at standard equipment levels.
Does the Trax have wireless phone charging?
Wireless charging and a built-in Wi-Fi hotspot are available on Trax; confirm exact trim and package availability with your Carter salesperson.
How big is the touchscreen on the Chevrolet Trax?
LS and 1RS get an 8-inch touchscreen; LT, 2RS, and ACTIV step up to an 11-inch HD touchscreen, one of the largest in the subcompact SUV class.
Does Trax have Apple CarPlay and Android Auto?
Yes, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility comes standard on every 2026 Trax trim, including the base LS.
Common Questions
Sources
- 2026 Chevrolet Trax technology and safety features — Chevrolet.com
- Trax tech feature breakdown — Yoder Chevrolet, AutoNation Chevrolet Gulf Freeway