2016 Chevrolet Trax
Common problems & what to know before you buy
Before you message the seller, know the documented failure patterns, repair cost exposure, and risk level for the 2016 Chevrolet Trax.
What to watch for on the 2016 Chevrolet Trax
PCV Valve and Valve Cover Failure
The PCV valve is built into the plastic valve cover.
Turbo Coolant and Oil Line Leaks
The coolant and oil lines feeding the turbo are known to seep.
2 more known problems on the 2016 Trax
Your guide shows all of them and which apply to the exact car, and what to ask the seller.
Recalls on the 2016 Chevrolet Trax
Suspension: lower ball joint
A joint in one or both of the front lower control arms may have been improperly welded.
Air bags: frontal
In the affected vehicles, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a…
Electrical system: software
The affected radios may fail to provide an audible warning chime when the driver fails to fasten their seatbelt or if the driver leaves the…
2 more in the guide, with whether each one was done on the car you're looking at.
Source: NHTSA
What 120 owners reported
Source: NHTSA
2016 Chevrolet Trax at a glance
- Trims
- LSLTLTZ
- Engine
- 1.4L 4-Cylinder Turbo
- Transmission
- Automatic 6-spd
- Drivetrain
- FWD, AWD
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Body style
- SUV
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Frequently asked questions
What are the common problems with the 2016 Chevrolet Trax?
Owners have filed 120 complaints about the 2016 Chevrolet Trax with NHTSA, most often about the engine. There are 5 recall campaigns covering this model year. Known problems on its engines include pcv valve and valve cover failure, turbo coolant and oil line leaks and water pump and thermostat housing leaks. Squeezed's free research-backed buyer guide cross-references these against documented failure patterns and mileage-stage risks, sorted by severity, in about a minute.
Is the 2016 Chevrolet Trax reliable?
Reliability depends heavily on the specific configuration and how the car was maintained. Start with the 5 open recall campaigns on this model year and confirm the work was completed. Generate a Squeezed buyer guide for this exact vehicle to see a reliability snapshot, repair-cost exposure, and the questions to ask the seller before you buy.
Should I still get a pre-purchase inspection on a 2016 Chevrolet Trax?
Always. A Squeezed buyer guide is the triage step before the inspection: it shows you the documented failure patterns and what to check so you can decide which 2016 Chevrolet Trax listings are even worth a mechanic's time, then walk into the PPI knowing exactly what to look for.
Squeezed is a buyer guide based on public data and industry patterns, not a mechanical inspection. Always get a professional pre-purchase inspection before you buy.