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.
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.
- 20130 (0%)
- 20140 (0%)
- 201511 (11%)
- 201615 (13%)
- 201714 (12%)
- 201811 (11%)
- 201916 (12%)
- 202012 (13%)
- 20216 (25%)
- 20221 (11%)
- 202412 (7%)
- 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%.