The IIHS recently tested the Buick Encore (which is the sister vehicle to the Chevy Trax). Both vehicles have been named IIHS Top Safety Picks now, and that is mostly due to a major improvement in the small overlap test.
Both vehicles received a poor rating in the small overlap test in the 2013-14 model year version. That rating improved to 'good' for this year. The Encore and Trax also got 'good' ratings in the moderate overlap front, side, roof strength and head restraint tests.
Both vehicles received a poor rating in the small overlap test in the 2013-14 model year version. That rating improved to 'good' for this year. The Encore and Trax also got 'good' ratings in the moderate overlap front, side, roof strength and head restraint tests.