As the cheaper, Chevrolet version of the original Buick Encore, the Chevy Trax is getting a little long in the tooth. There’s some changes for 2022 but not many- prompting us to ask if this might be the last year for this generation Trax.
2022 Chevrolet Trax – What’s New
- (E91) Front passenger seatback map pocket
- (C32) Electric heater (occurred late 2021 Model Year)
- (UGM) Outside temperature sensor (occurred late 2021 Model Year)
2022 Chevrolet Trax – What’s Changed
- (LE2) Turbo 1.4L engine replaces (LUV) ECOTEC Turbo 1.4L engine (occurred late 2021 Model Year)
- (K05) Engine block heater replaces (KPK) oil pan heater (occurred late 2021 Model Year)
2022 Chevrolet Trax – What’s No Longer Available
- (D7P) Front passenger flat-folding seatback

Zane Merva is the Executive Editor of GM-Trucks.com and the President of the New England Motor Press Association (NEMPA). A veteran automotive journalist with over 26 years of experience, Zane is a designated ‘Car Talk’ Expert and has been a contributor to The Boston Globe. He possesses a unique evaluative perspective, having road-tested more than 2,000 vehicles across every major manufacturer. While he is a recognized authority on General Motors truck platforms—including the Silverado, Sierra, and Colorado—his expertise is grounded in decades of deep competitive analysis that few in the industry can match. His commentary has been featured by major OEMs and media outlets, including Hyundai and PR Newswire
