2016 Chevrolet Trax problems
Owners have filed 185 complaints about the 2016 Chevrolet Trax with NHTSA. Engine accounts for 22.7% of them — the clear leader, ahead of electrical system at 11.4%.
Complaints185
Crashes12
Fires2
Injuries6
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Engine 22.7% · 42
Electrical system 11.4% · 21
Air bags 10.3% · 19
Unknown or other 8.1% · 15
Steering 7.6% · 14
Power train 7.0% · 13
Service brakes 4.9% · 9
Fuel/propulsion system 3.8% · 7
Severity
Of those complaints, 12 describe a crash, 2 describe a fire and 6 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 8 model years of the Chevrolet Trax in this data, 2016 ranks 3rd by complaint volume — 2024 draws the most.
Filing volume has held steady, 43 in the last three years against 38 in the three before.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 46,893 miles.
In owners' own words
Car idles rough and when trying to accelerate onto the highway or up a hill the vehicle would jump roughly and have a loss of power. Check engine light came on engine misfire was the code. Dealership cleared the code and said problem could not be duplicated. The issue got worse but no code came back. During the removal of ignition coil for replacement the #4 plug broke showing corrosion and a crack. Engine · reported at 77,000 miles
When I turn left, the right side makes a popping noise around the ball joint. Reservoir coolant tank leaks, and no tempature guage.. There is no way to tell if my car over heats until the light comes on and I have to pull over then? I have never seen a vehicle not have a tempature guage!! Also my passenger seat belt will not stay fastened! Engine · reported at 67,589 miles
My 2016 chevy Trax has had 4 replacement of the the thermostat housing assembly with sensor. It causes the engine light to come on and can make the car idle rough, die at a red light, can cause the car to suddenly just go to 5 miles an hour. I have 79,900 miles on this chevy trax and this is the 4th replacement in less then 2 or 3 month. Engine
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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