YearToAvoid

2016 Chevrolet Trax Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 15 brake complaints for the 2016 Chevrolet Trax, 13% of its 117 total complaints, including 3 crashes and 1 injury. There is no related brake recall for this year. Median mileage at failure was 14,000 miles.

Brakes complaints
15
13% of 117
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
14,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

  • Owners report sudden loss of brake function at low speed with no warning, in at least one case leading to a crash.
  • Some describe the brake pedal freezing or sticking to the floor while slowing for a stop, resulting in a collision.
  • Persistent squeaking or squealing from the rear brakes appears soon after purchase and dealers often cannot replicate or fix the noise.
  • One owner reports the rear brakes failing to hold, paired with a popping noise from the front end during sharp turns.
  • Several complaints describe brake regreasing or repeated service visits without resolving the noise.

When 2016 Chevrolet Trax brake complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 18, 2016, latest Dec 11, 2019.

2016 Chevrolet Trax brakes complaints: complaints filed per month2Jul 2016Dec 2016Sep 2017Jun 2018Feb 2019May 2019Dec 2019
15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2016 to Dec 2019; peak Nov 2016 (2).

Brakes recalls for the 2016 Chevrolet Trax

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Trax model year

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

  1. 20130 (0%)
  2. 20140 (0%)
  3. 201511 (11%)
  4. 201615 (13%)
  5. 201714 (12%)
  6. 201811 (11%)
  7. 201916 (12%)
  8. 202012 (13%)
  9. 20216 (25%)
  10. 20221 (11%)
  11. 202412 (7%)
  12. 20253 (3%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does NHTSA have for the 2016 Chevrolet Trax?
NHTSA lists 15 brake complaints for the 2016 Trax, which is 13% of the 117 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a brake recall for the 2016 Chevrolet Trax?
No. The data shows no related recalls listed for brake problems on the 2016 Trax.
At what mileage do brake problems typically show up on the 2016 Trax?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 14,000 miles.
Did the 2016 Trax brake issues cause any crashes or injuries?
Yes. NHTSA data shows 3 crashes and 1 injury linked to brake complaints for the 2016 Trax.
How does the 2016 Trax compare to other Trax years for brake complaints?
The 2016 Trax's 13% share of complaints tied to brakes is similar to 2015 (11%), 2017 (12%), 2019 (12%), and 2020 (13%), though 2021 is higher at 25%.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.