CarRecallWatchThe 2016 Chevrolet Trax has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 120 complaints with NHTSA, including 9 crashes, 2 fires, 4 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (46 reports).
2016 Chevrolet Trax recalls
Front Control Arm May Break, Risking Loss of Steering
A joint on one or both front lower control arms may have been improperly welded.
Front Air Bags and Seatbelt Pretensioners May Not Deploy in a Crash
Some vehicles may not have received the complete software update from an earlier air bag recall.
Front airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may not deploy in a crash
Certain 2014 Buick, Chevrolet vehicles have a software issue in the air bag sensing and diagnostic module.
Radio May Not Chime for Unbuckled Seatbelt or Key Left In
Certain Chevrolet vehicles with a Bring Your Own Media radio may fail to sound the audible warning chime when the driver is not wearing a seatbelt or when the key is left in the ignition.
Missing key warning chime can raise theft risk
Some 2013-2016 Chevrolet Sonic and Trax and 2013-2015 Chevrolet Spark vehicles with a Bring Your Own Media radio may not sound the audible warning chime when the key is left in the ignition after the ignition is turned off and the driver waits 10 minutes or longer before opening the door.
Most common 2016 Chevrolet Trax problems
Problem areas named in the 120 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 46 |
| Electrical System | 24 |
| Air Bags | 19 |
| Unknown Or Other | 15 |
| Steering | 14 |
| Power Train | 13 |
| Service Brakes | 9 |
| Suspension | 7 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 7 |
| Structure | 7 |
What owners report
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 still said plugs,also states I would not pass emissions,..bought this car at a dealership..whatâs the point if I canât even drive it.
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 still said plugs,also states I would not pass emissions,..bought this car at a dealership..whatâs the point if I canât even drive it.
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 still said plugs,also states I would not pass emissions,..bought this car at a dealership..whatâs the point if I canât even drive it.
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 the only service calls have been once a year to have it towed to Cochran in Monroeville to the dealership to get it fixed the first year they kept it 3 months trying to find something we did to be responsible for it but finally realized they had to replace it under dealership warranty. Last year they replaced it right away only had it a few weeks due to the same issue. This y
There wasnt a passenger side seat belts Legal Violations by LBurg Auto Sales (2016 Chevy Trax â KRS 189.125(2): State law strictly prohibits a dealership from selling any modern vehicle without working seat belts for all passengers. âFederal Safety Standards (FMVSS 208/209): Mandates functional three-point seat belts. Selling a car with a missing passenger seat belt violates federal law and makes it legally "unroadworthy." â Kentucky Consumer Protection Act (KRS 367.170): Outlaws deceptive trade practices. Concealing a missing mandatory safety assembly is a fraudulent omission of material fact. â KRS 355.2-314 (Implied Warranty): A dealer cannot use an "As-Is" clause to contract out
2016 Chevrolet Trax questions
Does the 2016 Chevrolet Trax have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2016 Chevrolet Trax: Front Control Arm May Break, Risking Loss of Steering; Front Air Bags and Seatbelt Pretensioners May Not Deploy in a Crash; Front airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may not deploy in a crash; Radio May Not Chime for Unbuckled Seatbelt or Key Left In; Missing key warning chime can raise theft risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Chevrolet Trax?
Based on 120 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (46), Electrical System (24), Air Bags (19).
How do I check if a recall on my 2016 Chevrolet Trax has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.