2016 Chevrolet Trax problems and complaints
Owners have filed 120 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Chevrolet Trax. The most-reported areas: Engine (46), Electrical System (24), Air Bags (19).
Key takeaways
- 120 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 | 46 | 38% |
| Electrical System | 24 | 20% |
| 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.
Electrical System,engine - filed 2026-09-26
Was driving the car,when started losing power up a hill,started making a loud puttering noise..Check engine light and traction control along with tire light all came on,ran a diagnostic at auto store said it was the plugs,so bought plugs and changed them,still doing the same thing..went back for another diagnostic and ...
Electrical System,engine - filed 2026-09-26
Was driving the car,when started losing power up a hill,started making a loud puttering noise..Check engine light and traction control along with tire light all came on,ran a diagnostic at auto store said it was the plugs,so bought plugs and changed them,still doing the same thing..went back for another diagnostic and ...
Electrical System,engine - filed 2026-09-26
Was driving the car,when started losing power up a hill,started making a loud puttering noise..Check engine light and traction control along with tire light all came on,ran a diagnostic at auto store said it was the plugs,so bought plugs and changed them,still doing the same thing..went back for another diagnostic and ...
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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.