2016 Chevrolet Trax Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 4%of 120 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 45,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the seat belts of the 2016 Chevrolet Trax, 4% of the 120 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,000 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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.
“The rear middle seat belt locks up if you fold the back seats down to haul anything. You can't get the seat back up without taking it to the dealership. Hadn't had my vehicle a year and then they want to charge me almost $500 to repair. A seat belt locking up is a serious safety issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11352697, filed 2020-09, 35,000 miles“In passenger front seat when someone is sitting there the seatbelt will just undo on its own at times. Also the person will weight over 100lbs and the air bag light indicator will go to on and off.”
NHTSA complaint #11182397, filed 2019-02, 55,000 miles“There wasnt a passenger side seat belts Legal Violations by LBurg Auto Sales (2016 Chevy Trax KRS 189.125(2): State law strictly prohibits a dealership from selling any modern vehicle without working seat belts for all passengers. Federal Safety Standards (FMVSS 208/209): Mandates functional three-point seat belts. Selling a car with a missing passenger seat belt violates federal law and makes it legally unroadworthy. Kentucky Consumer Protection Act (KRS 367.170): Outlaws deceptive trade practices. Concealing a missing mandatory safety assembly is a fraudulent omission of material fact. …”
NHTSA complaint #11749668, filed 2026-07“The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet TRAX. On three different occasions, the rear driver's and middle seat seat belts failed to latch. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (puente hills Chevrolet, 17300 gale ave, city of industry, ca, 91748) where it was diagnosed that the seat belt failed and needed to be replaced. The rear driver's seat belt was replaced as a courtesy, but the failure recurred. The middle seat seat belt also failed. The same dealer was notified and did not assist. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #11047545, filed 2017-11Related recalls
- 17V437000Jul 10, 2017General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Spark EV, Caprice PPV and SS vehicles, 2014-2017 Buick Encore…Covers: Chevrolet Trax 2015–2016, Silverado 1500 2014–2017, Corvette 2014–2017 +16 more
- 16V651000Sep 8, 2016General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC…Covers: Chevrolet Trax 2014–2017, Silverado 1500 2014–2017, Corvette 2014–2017 +16 more
Related service bulletins
- 11006849Aug 5, 2024This service bulletin provides information on regular inspection of the Seat Belt Lap Anchor.
- 10239755Jul 17, 2023This service bulletin provides information on availability for a seat belt extender.
Seat belts: other model years
Other parts of the 2016 Chevrolet Trax
46 complaintsElectrical system
24 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 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 31, 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