How many airbag complaints does NHTSA list for the 2016 Chevrolet Trax?

NHTSA lists 19 airbag complaints for the 2016 Trax, which is 16% of the 117 total complaints filed for that model year.

Do the 2016 Trax airbag complaints involve crashes or injuries?

Yes. Of the 19 airbag complaints, 6 involved crashes and 4 involved injuries, mostly tied to airbags not deploying.

Is there a recall covering the 2016 Chevrolet Trax airbags?

NHTSA's data shows one related recall, 16V651000, but it applies to 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra, Yukon, and Cadillac Escalade models, not the Trax.

At what mileage did airbag problems typically occur on the 2016 Trax?

The median mileage at failure across these complaints was 45,000 miles, though individual reports ranged from very low to over 60,000 miles.

2016 Chevrolet Trax Airbags Problems

Owners filed 19 airbag complaints for the 2016 Chevrolet Trax, 16% of its 117 total complaints for the year, including 6 crashes and 4 injuries. The listed recall (16V651000) applies to other GM models, not the Trax, so these non-deployment reports remain unaddressed by that campaign.

Airbags complaints: 19; 16% of 117
Crashes reported: 6
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 4
Median mileage: 45,000 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

Airbags failed to deploy during front, side, or head-on collisions, several of which were severe enough to total the vehicle.
Owners reported crashes at highway and city speeds where airbags stayed inactive despite significant vehicle damage.
The passenger-side airbag sensor sometimes failed to detect an occupant, leaving the airbag light on or off inconsistently.
Some owners noticed the airbag warning light staying illuminated with no diagnostic codes found during inspection.
A few drivers linked their concerns to a Takata-related recall, though the recall listed in NHTSA data covers other GM models, not the Trax.
One report described a passenger seatbelt unbuckling on its own along with airbag light irregularities.

When 2016 Chevrolet Trax airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 15, 2016, latest Jul 10, 2026.

19 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2016 to Jul 2026; peak Jun 2019 (2).

Airbags recalls for the 2016 Chevrolet Trax

NHTSA 16V651000Sep 8, 2016Airbags3,640,162 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:sensor/control module-inactive
General 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 Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles and 2014-2017 Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500, Trax, Caprice Police Pursuit Vehicle, GMC Sierra 1500, Buick Encore, and 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse, Chevrolet Spark EV and SS vehicles. In the affected vehicles, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.
Risk: A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 16007.

Airbags complaints by Trax model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20130 (0%)
20140 (0%)
201512 (13%)
201619 (16%)
20175 (4%)
20182 (2%)
20194 (3%)
20206 (6%)
20213 (13%)
20221 (11%)
20245 (3%)
20257 (8%)

Frequently asked questions

How many airbag complaints does NHTSA list for the 2016 Chevrolet Trax?: NHTSA lists 19 airbag complaints for the 2016 Trax, which is 16% of the 117 total complaints filed for that model year.
Do the 2016 Trax airbag complaints involve crashes or injuries?: Yes. Of the 19 airbag complaints, 6 involved crashes and 4 involved injuries, mostly tied to airbags not deploying.
Is there a recall covering the 2016 Chevrolet Trax airbags?: NHTSA's data shows one related recall, 16V651000, but it applies to 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra, Yukon, and Cadillac Escalade models, not the Trax.
At what mileage did airbag problems typically occur on the 2016 Trax?: The median mileage at failure across these complaints was 45,000 miles, though individual reports ranged from very low to over 60,000 miles.