Chevrolet TRAX engine problems
47 complaint narratives mention engine terms.
Key facts
951 owner complaints analyzed
10 distinct recall campaigns
27,950 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2013 to 2026 model years. Data snapshot: . 353 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Engine operation evidence
47 of 951 complaints match this topic (4.9%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 11061442 · 2018-01-09 (January 9, 2018)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHEVROLET TRAX. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP THE VEHICLE, IT LOST POWER AND THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A STOP, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SMOKE PROFUSELY WHILE THE ENGINE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE LOCAL DEALER (TURNPIKE CHEVROLET, 4130 1 ST AVENUE, NITRO, WV 25143) INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE HAD NO OPEN RECALLS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 125,295.
Owner-reported narrative. 125,295 miles reported. Look up ODI 11061442 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11243865 · 2019-08-14 (August 14, 2019)
THE VEHICLE WILL STALL WHILE DRIVING AND NOT TURN BACK ON UNLESS THE VEHICLE IS IN PARK AND THE KEY IS TAKEN OUT AND PUT BACK IN. THIS IS A SEVERE SAFETY HAZARD AS IT HAS ALMOST CAUSED ME TO CRASH MULTIPLE TIMES AND THE DEALERSHIP SAYS THEY CANNOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT.
Owner-reported narrative. 70,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11243865 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11526992 · 2023-06-14 (June 14, 2023)
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Trax. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled without warning. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and had the vehicle tow to the dealer. The dealer replaced the fuel module, but the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was towed to the dealer however, no cause for the failure was found. The dealer however, stated that the battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 116,959.
Owner-reported narrative. 116,959 miles reported. Look up ODI 11526992 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11532682 · 2023-07-17 (July 17, 2023)
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Trax. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving 55 MPH, the vehicle experienced a loss of power of steering assist. Additionally, the vehicle stalled. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V146000 (Steering). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 97,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 97,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11532682 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11024093 · 2017-09-18 (September 18, 2017)
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 P…
Owner-reported narrative. 14,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11024093 at NHTSA ↗