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2016 Chevrolet Trax Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2016 Chevrolet Trax has 11 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2016 Chevrolet Trax

Engine
19
Electrical
18
Steering
13
Airbags
13
Powertrain
11
Other
10
Suspension
5
Structure
5
Brakes
5
Speed Control
4
Seat Belts
3

11

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 8, 2026

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Feb 3, 2025POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM2016 Chevrolet Trax experienced turbocharger failure in June 2024. Initial minor acceleration incons...
Mar 5, 2024POWER TRAINI discovered lubricant leaking from the rear differential. After a quick check for recalls. there ar...
Dec 21, 2022POWER TRAINI was driving on the freeway at a speed of approx 70 mph when my check engine light came on with a n...
May 1, 2022POWER TRAINTurbo underboost causes check engine light and sputtering at acceleration
May 1, 2022POWER TRAIN,ENGINEAfter having the car for 3 years with only 45000 miles, purchased in 2019 with 7000 miles on it, my ...
Dec 24, 2020POWER TRAINTHE SHIFT BUTTON STICKS WHEN PUTTING THE CAR INTO PARK WHICH 1. DOES NOT ALLOW THE KEY TO BE REMOVED...
Jul 19, 2020POWER TRAINON THE HIGHWAY DOING 70MPH, THE TRANSMISSION WON'T CHOOSE A GEAR AND FLIPS BETWEEN 5TH AND 6TH WHILE...
Jul 21, 2019POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINESTARTED DRIVING AND IN 10 MINUTES THE CAR STARTED HESITATING AND SUDDENLY STALLED. THE ENGINE LIGHT...
Aug 30, 2017POWER TRAIN,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINEON AUGUST 30, 2017 I RECIEVED AN ALERT FROM ONSTAR (VIA EMAIL) STATING MY 2016 CHEVROLET TRAX (WITH ...
Oct 15, 2016POWER TRAINWE HAD A PROBLEM SHIFTING GEARS. THE PROBLEM OCCURRED WHILE IN MOVING AT VERY SLOW SPEED (0-3MPH) IN...
Dec 31, 1969POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINEI have had replaced the valve cover 4 times already about ever 3 months or so and it is starting to ...

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