2016 Chevrolet Trax Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 11%of 120 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 25,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2016 Chevrolet Trax, 11% of the 120 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 25,000 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.
“While driving at around 40 miles the 2016 chevy TRAX loss power to 5-10 MPH, the steering wheel got stiff, the transmission and engine got idle. I took it to the chevy dealer. For fortune I was not driving in the highway. I am very concern as I don't feel this car is safe to drive. The car has currently 38k miles, I bought it used with little under 36k miles. I noticed about 7-8 similar complains is different websites. I think somebody from NHTSA should look at this issue. Driving a car with these problems can result in major accidents and potentially death.”
NHTSA complaint #11121933, filed 2018-08, 3 miles“On august 30, 2017 I recieved an alert from onstar (via email) stating my 2016 Chevrolet TRAX (with 14,000 miles on it) was having numerous safety issues. That same day, I drove my TRAX on the highway on my way home from work and it stalled out twice while going 70 MPH almost to a complete stop in rush hour traffic. It continued to sputter the entire drive home, and my check engine light was flashing. I got it home, then the next day drove it to a dealership for repair. While driving it there, the vehicle was struggling to operate, and barely pushing 1000 RPM. …”
NHTSA complaint #11024093, filed 2017-09, 14,000 miles“We had a problem shifting gears. The problem occurred while in moving at very slow speed (0-3mph) in a parking spot (in a lot), moving forward and back while demonstrating the use of the car, with a rented chevy TRAX 2016 model which had been previously rented by the time we acquired it. First, we were able to shift into reverse and move the car in reverse. Next we shifted into drive but the car continued to move in reverse. While the engine continued to run, we tried numerous times to shift and re-shift into drive but the car continued to move in reverse. …”
NHTSA complaint #10918147, filed 2016-10, 22,000 miles“On the highway doing 70mph, the transmission won't choose a gear and flips between 5th and 6th while at high RPM. The car looses all power to accelerate and holds gear at 5th while maintaining a 4000-5000 RPM. When I switch to manual to put the car in 6th, the RPM return to idle and the car will not accelerate”
NHTSA complaint #11340807, filed 2020-07, 70,000 miles“The shift button sticks when putting the car into park which 1. Does not allow the key to be removed and 2. Allows the shifter to be accidentally moved into gear which is a major safety issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11384963, filed 2020-12, 40,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 11011989Nov 27, 2024This service bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
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- 11009756Sep 17, 2024This bulletin provides information on Policies Applicable to All U.S. Dealers for Engine and Transmission Assembly Replacement Under Warranty, Policy or Customer Enthusiasm and…
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- 11005311Jul 9, 2024This service bulletin provides information on Driveline Clunk Noise and what is acceptable and what is considered normal operation.
- 11001321May 16, 2024This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 5% |
| 2025 | 5 | 5% |
| 2024 | 15 | 8% |
| 2022 | 1 | 11% |
| 2021 | 3 | 12% |
| 2020 | 15 | 15% |
| 2019 | 11 | 8% |
| 2018 | 12 | 12% |
| 2017 | 10 | 9% |
| 2016 | 13 | 11% |
| 2015 | 18 | 19% |
Other parts of the 2016 Chevrolet Trax
46 complaintsElectrical system
24 complaintsAir bags
19 complaintsOther or unknown
15 complaintsSteering
14 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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