2016 Chevrolet Trax engine problems
The 2016 Chevrolet Trax has 45 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 25% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
45
Engine complaints
25%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“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…”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2016 Chevrolet Trax have?
NHTSA has 45 complaints about the 2016 Chevrolet Trax engine — 25% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.