2016 Chevrolet Trax engine problems
43 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2016 Chevrolet Trax — 37% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Aug 20, 2026
“The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Trax. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine sputtered and the check engine warnig light illuminated. The vehic ewas taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a failed turbo charger. The vehicle was not repaired. The…”
filed Jun 1, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Trax years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Trax | 15 | 18% |
| 2024 Trax | 48 | 28% |
| 2021 Trax | 6 | 25% |
| 2020 Trax | 21 | 22% |
| 2019 Trax | 35 | 26% |
| 2018 Trax | 29 | 29% |
| 2017 Trax | 41 | 37% |
| 2015 Trax | 22 | 23% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 Chevrolet Trax
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.