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2016 Chevrolet Trax Fuel system Problems

Complaints
7about this part
Share
6%of 120 total for the year
Median mileage
79,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the fuel system of the 2016 Chevrolet Trax, 6% of the 120 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 79,000 miles.

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.

“My car loses power and will not accelerate up hills, in the cold on the freeway in the morning (6:00am pst). Check engine light comes on. It has been to the shop 6 times since feb. 2019 for the same issue of check engine light comes on, loss of power, emissions-air leaks which cause loss of power. I will have to upload documents at a later date as I do not have them today. Sending car back to Chevrolet dealership for another check engine light, loss of power on the freeway while passing a slow moving truck.”

NHTSA complaint #11289377, filed 2019-12, 92,000 miles

“Chevy sucks. Bought my 2016 chevy TRAX in september 2015. It's been well maintained. At the 59,000 mile mark, the steering wheel locks up and the engine powers down with no warning, ESC lights comes on and the car loses acceleration. Took it to 1 dealer who keeps it for 4 weeks when they figure it's a module. I brought it to my regular mechanic who has a relationship with another chevy dealer so I could save on labor, they have it for another 4 weeks. And still with the savings, it cost me $1120 for this repair on top of the $218 I paid for the original diagnostic. …”

NHTSA complaint #11185954, filed 2019-03, 59,000 miles

“I've had nothing but problems from this engine. I bought brand new in 2016. 2017 I had to have the whole radio system replaced as it quit. 2018, I was driving and check engine light came on . Took to shop and two spark plugs and iginition coil was bad at 32,000 miles. 2019, engine light came on in june and I loss power, engine made high squeal noise and it was just sputtering. Took to shop and they said it was camshaft seal and cover so that was replaced and of course warranty was out. …”

NHTSA complaint #11288421, filed 2019-12

“The vehicle was brought to an authorized GM dealership for a scheduled appointment to address a check engine condition related to a purge valve and an open safety recall for the lower control arm. The VIN was provided and confirmed at the time the appointment was made; however, the recall was not completed during the visit. The dealership replaced the purge valve without documenting diagnostic testing to confirm the cause or verify the repair. The vehicle was returned with the same check engine light still present. …”

NHTSA complaint #11739353, filed 2026-05

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Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026316%
202599%
202453%
2022333%
202128%
20201111%
201997%
201855%
2017109%
201676%
201566%

Other parts of the 2016 Chevrolet Trax

Engine
46 complaints
Electrical system
24 complaints
Air bags
19 complaints
Other or unknown
15 complaints
Steering
14 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
13 complaints
Brakes
9 complaints
Body and structure
7 complaints
Suspension
7 complaints
Electronic stability control
6 complaints
Seat belts
5 complaints
Exterior 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