2016 Chevrolet Trax Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 8%of 120 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 8,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the brakes of the 2016 Chevrolet Trax, 8% of the 120 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 8,500 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was slowing down to a red light and the brake froze, it would not continue to press down, I ended up hitting another car. I put the car in park, turned it off and turned it back on and the brake was still stuck.”
NHTSA complaint #11104812, filed 2018-06, 35,000 miles“Takata recall [purchased a 2016 chevy TRAX at Chevrolet of homewood 18033 s. Halsted, homewood, illinois on june 13, 2016 for my daughter. Within the first week of purchase the brakes began squeaking. After about the second week the brakes began squeaking loud. Some onlookers noted that the noise was coming from the back brakes. My daughter took the car back to Chevrolet of homewood on july 7, 2016 for brake inspection. The service department test drove the vehicles heard the brake noise but said they found no problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10885504, filed 2016-07, 50 miles“About 3 months after purchasing this brand new car, the brakes started squealing when stopping. I toke in to lawrence hall Chevrolet abilene, texas, they couldn't recreate the noise. So I made several videos of this and showed and emailed to lhc. They said they could not find problems. 4 service calls later , they said they will regrease the brakes. That helped a little. Now it sounds like it is down to the metal when I stop.”
NHTSA complaint #11097620, filed 2018-05“Trax has squeaky and squealing brakes every time brakes are applied. This noise started off every once in a while, now is a consistent headache. Took to dealer serice and they couldn't find anything wrong, ok squealing brakes and they couldn't find anything wrong... All they could come up with is that all vehicles do that if it sits for long periods. The vehicle is driven every day. Chevrolet must really think it's customers are really stupid. I have owned lots of vehicle's in my life and have not once ran into this problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10927752, filed 2016-11“The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet TRAX. While driving 25 MPH, the vehicle lost brake functionality and was involved in a crash. The failure occurred without warning. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure could not be replicated. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 8,500. The VIN was not provided.”
NHTSA complaint #10926814, filed 2016-11, 8,500 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 11014230Jan 31, 2025This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 11011709Nov 5, 2024This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
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- 10251700Feb 19, 2024This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that had the Brake Pressure Modulator Valve now Diagnostic Trouble Code C0131 is…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 32% |
| 2025 | 5 | 5% |
| 2024 | 12 | 7% |
| 2022 | 1 | 11% |
| 2021 | 6 | 24% |
| 2020 | 12 | 12% |
| 2019 | 14 | 10% |
| 2018 | 9 | 9% |
| 2017 | 9 | 8% |
| 2016 | 9 | 8% |
| 2015 | 8 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2016 Chevrolet Trax
46 complaintsElectrical system
24 complaintsAir bags
19 complaintsOther or unknown
15 complaintsSteering
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsElectronic stability control
6 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Chevrolet Trax
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology