general problems of the 2016 Chevrolet Trax

Seven problems related to steering have been reported for the 2016 Chevrolet Trax. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2016 Chevrolet Trax based on all problems reported for the 2016 Trax.

1 Steering problem

Failure Date: 05/01/2024

I noticed there are 5 recalls on the yr make and model of my SUV and I need it fixed plz.

2 Steering problem

Failure Date: 02/04/2021

The air bag light randomly came on about two yeatago and never went off. The engine(turbo) has been having problems for two years now. I’ve been to the dealership several times over the year. I was almost hit by another vehicle because of slow take off.

3 Steering problem

Failure Date: 12/11/2019

Tl the contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Trax. The contact stated that the steering seized in the middle of traffic when the contact attempted to turn the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle had a recall inspection performed for the same failure at jack schmitt Chevrolet of o'fallon (127 regency park, o'fallon, IL 62269, (618) 628-2500). The vehicle was not repaired at that time. The dealer stated that they would have to wait until Monday to look at the vehicle again and they had no loaner vehicles. The contact even checked with another dealer and was informed to take the vehicle back to the original dealer to close out the repair. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 115,749.

4 Steering problem

Failure Date: 12/22/2018

Chevy sucks. Bought my 2016 chevy Trax in September 2015. It's been well maintained. At the 59,000 mile mark, the steering wheel locks up and the engine powers down with no warning, esc lights comes on and the car loses acceleration. Took it to 1 dealer who keeps it for 4 weeks when they figure it's a module. I brought it to my regular mechanic who has a relationship with another chevy dealer so I could save on labor, they have it for another 4 weeks. And still with the savings, it cost me $1120 for this repair on top of the $218 I paid for the original diagnostic. I finally get the car back, have it for a day and it's the same problem! they replaced the battery, and still the problem is still occurring and the dealer cannot figure out what is wrong. This is chevy's crappy product! nothing in the normal wear and tear of car ownership should have me shelling out all this money when I bought it brand new and have had it for 3 1/2 years. I've made 3 car payments in the last 90 days and still don't have a car to drive. I will never buy a chevy again!.

5 Steering problem

Failure Date: 10/23/2018

The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Trax. When the contact started the vehicle, the steering wheel seized and was unable to be turned. The dealer (headquarter Nissan, 1725 whittlesey rd, columbus, GA 31904, (706) 225-8100) stated that they did not have the tools to diagnose the failure and suggested taking the vehicle to a Chevrolet dealer. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnose or repaired. The failure mileage was 50,000.

6 Steering problem

Failure Date: 08/21/2018

While driving at around 40 miles the 2016 chevy Trax loss power to 5-10 mph, the steering wheel got stiff, the transmission and engine got idle. I took it to the chevy dealer. For fortune I was not driving in the highway. I am very concern as I don't feel this car is safe to drive. The car has currently 38k miles, I bought it used with little under 36k miles. I noticed about 7-8 similar complains is different websites. I think somebody from NHTSA should look at this issue. Driving a car with these problems can result in major accidents and potentially death.

7 Steering problem

Failure Date: 04/03/2017

The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Trax. While driving low speeds, the steering wheel seized without warning. When the contact turned off and restarted the vehicle, it operated normally until the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but the issue could not be duplicated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 2,000.


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