general problems of the 2024 Chevrolet Trax

16 problems related to exterior lighting have been reported for the 2024 Chevrolet Trax. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2024 Chevrolet Trax based on all problems reported for the 2024 Trax.

1 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 03/26/2026

Digital dash went black when I started my vehicle, remained black even when I turned off the vehicle and restarted.

2 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 02/24/2026

Automatic headlight sensor flashes lights on and off even during sunny days.

3 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 08/14/2024

Running day lights flicker as well as the emergency lights on "auto day light setting". I was driving in the daytime, and I had two people honk at me because they thought I was trying to get their attention with my lights. The cars behind me also looked concerned since the emergency lights were turning on and off.

4 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 07/05/2024

Headlights are flickering and blinking intermittently along with the green headlight indicator blinking in gauge cluster. Seems like the automatic headlight sensor is unable to detect outer darkness level and fails to keep headlights on or off. Issue happens in sunny and partially cloudy days after the car exposed to sun for 5-10 minutes depending on the strenght of sunlight. This seriously confuse the drivers of incoming traffic especially in the crossings and intersections as blinking headlights means "I give you way" and may lead to accidents and other incidents.

5 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 06/15/2024

When set to auto headlamps function, headlamp lights begin to flicker/flash on and off randomly while driving in sunny daylight conditions. This could be a distraction for drivers in front of vehicle. Dealership cannot repair problem as they claim not to have a service bulletin number from gm.

6 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 06/11/2024

The automatic lighting control module is malfunctioning and causing my headlights to turn on/off rapidly in multiple different lighting conditions. Weather the sun is up/overcast or even at night if I’m close enough behind a vehicle from the reflection of my headlights it causes the sensor to turn the lights on and off. I was pulled over by a local sheriff the other day because he saw it happening during the day and that’s how I initially realized it was happening. If anything it’s an obvious safety risk for the distraction it causes to not only me but other drivers on the road. And I am always constantly checking the light on my dash to see if my headlights are actually functioning(lighting) when they should be. As another note there is many other people having this same issue that I’ve seen on Trax forums.

7 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 04/26/2024

Ambient light sensor defective since vehicle was new. It would turn the lights on at dusk and back off at dawn but was confused by direct sunlight on sunny days. The the lights would switch from drls to headlights/taillights whenever direct sunlight hit the sensor and then immediately switch back to drls when any shadow crossed over the sensor causing the lights to flash. This causes other drivers to flash their lights back and can be very distracting. After replacement of the sensor, the problem went away.

8 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 04/01/2024

When the auto headlight feature is on, the headlights keep flashing even when it is sunny outside. The intellibeam sensor seems to be too sensitive to any deviations in lighting. This could cause issues while driving if people think you are intentionally flashing your lights at them.

9 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 03/25/2024

Only have had this vehicle about a month but almost every day I drive it during the day if it's even just partly cloudy, cloudy, or raining the autoheadlights just constantly flash on and off. Sensor clearly isn't working properly. If it's completely dark lights come on correctly and if it's very sunny they stay off but anything in between is just a constant flash. Not safe due to sight, but also can cause road rage of other drivers thinking I'm flashing them. . . .

10 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 03/20/2024

Ambient light sensor malfunctioned on my 2024 Trax. It would flicker on and off in daylight when in the auto lighting headlight mode. After checking reddit, many other owners are having the same issue. Chevrolet bulletin 24-an-001 has a direct fix. Avoiding flashing other drivers is important, as this indicates imminent danger is near.

11 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2024

Day light running lights flicker on and off in the afteroon during partly cloudy and sunny days.

12 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 02/16/2024

My day light running lights and headlights flicker on and off in the middle of the day , on sunny days. All I can do is turn them off. This is a regular problem {24-7}.

13 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 02/14/2024

I’ve had problems with the headlights flickering for no reason and randomly (every day) with the green indicator on the dashboard turning on and off. It happens at different times of the day, in different weathers and for no reason. Seems to be worst on sunny and cloudy days and it happens at any speed, even parked. Already took to the dealership twice, first they did an update (it didn’t fix anything) and now they mentioned they have ordered a part to replace. I’ve talk in forums and groups with multiple people experiencing this issue. I had also problems with the back up camera staying on while driving and looking like it have “fish eye” effect. With the lane assist and forward collision warning not working. All this is also random, I’ve owned the car for a little over a week and seems like many people are talking about similar problems. The deactivation or failure of safety features is definitely dangerous. The dealership just mentioned they can’t replicate this. The problem with the flickering lights is a huge safety issue, other drivers gets confused and with the headlights going on and off you can’t really drive in safe way. I’ve documented with some videos and I have the dealership paper about the flickering lights problem. I’ve not been able to document the other problems since it happens while driving. I must mention I experienced this problems from the day one I got the car out of the lot (new). And the flickering lights problem keeps happening every day.

14 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 12/01/2023

When it is too windy or rains my blindspot warning light will indicate there is something there when there isn't. I'm unsure of when I really started to notice it and watch for it to occur.

15 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 09/30/2023

The auto lights during the day are defective. They work perfectly at night. On a sunny day they will be on, then turn off when I drive down a road with shade from a tree. Not only is the interior light flashing, my head and taillights do as well, causing concern and distraction for drivers around me. I took my Trax into the dealership shop several times. They changed a sensor, but that did not change anything. The sent a request to gm for a "fix" but there only suggestion, after more than 6 months was to drive a different Trax to show me all of them do that, that that is how they are made. I am just exasperated! lights should not turn off when you drive under a shade tree, but stay on when it's bright and sunny.

16 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 09/27/2023

My dash screen went blank several times.


Other Exterior Lighting related problems of the 2024 Chevrolet Trax

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