2016 Chevrolet Trax Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 24about this part
- Share
- 20%of 120 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 49,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 24 complaints about the electrical system of the 2016 Chevrolet Trax, 20% of the 120 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 49,500 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My 2016 Chevrolet Trax experienced loss of power while driving on the highway. I experienced moments where it would not accelerate. This put myself and other drivers at risk due to the random loss of power. There was no warning there was any issue with the vehicle prior to this event. In addition, I have experienced A/C failure. I have had this inspected and multiple components replaced by a service shop, but it still is not working.The vehicle is available for inspection upon request.”
NHTSA complaint #11552506, filed 2023-10, 126,912 miles“Steering wheel stiffened up while driving making it impossible to turn. Shut the car off and restarted. Wheel will turn but now there's clicking noises in the steering column when turning. Same week the anti theft alarm went off and no one was near the car. Also said I didn't have the correct key, which I did as I was able to start the car with it. Radio sometimes takes longer than normal to turn on... Seems to be a lot of electrical issues.”
NHTSA complaint #11306366, filed 2020-01, 93,500 miles“Got this vehicle on 07/23/2016, the vehicle had major issues until 09/2018. In september 2018 I took the vehicle to the original lot to have it inspected as when switching the fan for the A/C from 3 to 4 on the blower motor settings stopped working. My dealership replaced the original blower motor. Along with that I was having the issues of the center console (radio unit) and the dash (where the speed, mileage, etc... Is) would go out will driving or not turn on at all and the back up camera wouldn't turn on go. …”
NHTSA complaint #11219951, filed 2019-06, 59,000 miles“I was driving on a suburban road and my engine light, and stabilitrak light came on and it was suddenly driving as though I was on huge boulders and rock and shaking and having a difficult time gasing. I had to get it towed and barely made it home a couple miles away. The dealor mechanic said my cars driveshaft broke, only after 25k miles. Then less than a year later I am driving on a flat road normal conditions and my engine light is on and its driving rough, having a difficult time getting gas it felt like. Come to find out the coil pack was misfiring. …”
NHTSA complaint #11176643, filed 2019-02, 40,000 miles“Drivers side passenger door power lock stopped working. Our 2016 TRAX has only 17000 miles on it. We had our 4 yr old granddaughter in the back in here car seat. We could not get the door open. Eventually I was able to pull the door lock up from the top of the car. We were stationary at the house after leaving the park. If this car was to have caught on fire I am not sure what we would have done. Our bumper to bumper warranty ended in june which was 3yr 36,000 mikes. However we did purchase a 3rd party extended warranty which makes me pay a $200 deductible. …”
NHTSA complaint #11254530, filed 2019-09, 17,000 milesRelated recalls
- 16V422000Jun 10, 2016General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Chevrolet Sonic and Trax, and 2013-2015 Spark vehicles equipped with a Bring Your Own Media…Covers: Chevrolet Trax 2015–2016, Spark 2013–2015, Sonic 2015–2016
- 16V257000Apr 28, 2016General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Chevrolet Sonic and Trax vehicles and 2013-2015 Chevrolet Spark vehicles equipped with a…Covers: Chevrolet Trax 2013–2016, Sonic 2013–2016, Spark 2013–2015
Related service bulletins
- 11017595Apr 3, 2025This service bulletin provides information on the proper Reflective High Temperature Heat and/or Insulating Tape to use for certain repairs, such as Wiring Harness Repairs.
- 11017244Mar 31, 2025The intent of this service bulletin is to identify aftermarket ALDL or DLC interface devices as potential sources for causing multiple customer concerns that do not have other…
- 11017207Mar 21, 2025This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Service Programming System (SPS) Error Codes E4398, E4399, E4401, E4403, M4404, M4413, M6954, M6955, E4414…
- 11017031Mar 12, 2025This service bulletin provides information to diagnose batteries that have set for a long period of time and/or cold weather climates and testing those batteries.
- 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.
- 11013069Jan 9, 2025This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
- 11012929Jan 7, 2025This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.
- 11011805Dec 6, 2024This Preliminary information communicates a GM part number for reflective high temperature heat or insulating tape when repairing wiring harnesses.
- 11009170Oct 25, 2024This Preliminary information communicates additional information on how a LIN bus operates and diagnostic tips when working on a LIN bus.
- 11009156Oct 25, 2024This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 6% |
| 2025 | 38 | 39% |
| 2024 | 67 | 37% |
| 2022 | 1 | 11% |
| 2021 | 10 | 40% |
| 2020 | 28 | 29% |
| 2019 | 25 | 18% |
| 2018 | 18 | 18% |
| 2017 | 25 | 22% |
| 2016 | 24 | 20% |
| 2015 | 23 | 24% |
Other parts of the 2016 Chevrolet Trax
46 complaintsAir bags
19 complaintsOther or unknown
15 complaintsSteering
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsBrakes
9 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 27, 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