2016 Chevrolet Trax problems and complaints
Owners have filed 117 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Chevrolet Trax. The most-reported areas: Engine (43), Electrical System (21), Air Bags (19).
Key takeaways
- 117 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 9 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 4 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 43 | 37% |
| Electrical System | 21 | 18% |
| Air Bags | 19 | 16% |
| Unknown Or Other | 15 | 13% |
| Steering | 14 | 12% |
| Power Train | 13 | 11% |
| Service Brakes | 9 | 8% |
| Suspension | 7 | 6% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 7 | 6% |
| Structure | 7 | 6% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 6 | 5% |
| Seat Belts | 5 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Chevrolet Trax SUV FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2016 Chevrolet Trax SUV AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine - filed 2026-08-20
for the 3 years i have had this car the engine has just died no sensors no engine lights no dashboard indicators bells whistles NOTHING it just stops running and wont start the dealership replaced it the first 2 years it happened this time they are trying to say we drove it overheating and that isnt true i have AAA and...
Air Bags,seat Belts - filed 2026-07-10
There wasnt a passenger side seat belts Legal Violations by LBurg Auto Sales (2016 Chevy Trax KRS 189.125(2): State law strictly prohibits a dealership from selling any modern vehicle without working seat belts for all passengers. Federal Safety Standards (FMVSS 208/209): Mandates functional three-point seat belts....
Engine - filed 2026-06-01
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Trax. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine sputtered and the check engine warnig light illuminated. The vehic ewas taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a failed turbo charger. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was was take...
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More for the 2016 Chevrolet Trax
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.