How common are engine problems in the 2016 Chevrolet Trax?

NHTSA shows 46 engine complaints for the 2016 Trax, which is 39% of the 117 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2016 Chevrolet Trax engine?

No related recalls are listed in the NHTSA data for this engine problem area.

At what mileage do 2016 Trax engine problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure across the reported engine complaints is 66,294 miles.

Did the engine problems cause any crashes or fires?

NHTSA records show 0 crashes, 1 fire, and 0 injuries tied to the engine complaints for the 2016 Trax.

How does 2016 compare to other Trax model years for engine complaints?

The 2016 Trax's 39% share of complaints tied to the engine is higher than 2015 (26%) but lower than 2017 (45%) and 2022 (56%).

2016 Chevrolet Trax Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 46 engine complaints for the 2016 Chevrolet Trax, 39% of its 117 total complaints for the year. The median mileage at failure is 66,294. No related recalls are on file for this engine issue.

Engine complaints: 46; 39% of 117
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 66,295 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

Engine misfires or runs on fewer cylinders due to ignition coil pack failure and spark plug corrosion.
Vehicle stalls or sputters at highway speed, sometimes dropping to nearly a complete stop in traffic.
Rough idle and loss of power when accelerating onto highways or up hills, accompanied by a misfire diagnostic code.
Check engine light returns repeatedly after dealer service, tied to sensor or air intake system replacement.
Owners report suspected turbo failure alongside other drivers describing similar turbo problems.
Cruise control fails to display or hold the set speed, at times increasing speed unexpectedly without driver input.

When 2016 Chevrolet Trax engine complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 1, 2016, latest Aug 20, 2026.

46 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2016 to Aug 2026; peak Jun 2019 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2016 Chevrolet Trax

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Trax model year

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

20130 (0%)
20140 (0%)
201525 (26%)
201646 (39%)
201751 (45%)
201835 (35%)
201943 (32%)
202027 (29%)
20217 (29%)
20225 (56%)
202455 (33%)
202517 (20%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are engine problems in the 2016 Chevrolet Trax?: NHTSA shows 46 engine complaints for the 2016 Trax, which is 39% of the 117 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2016 Chevrolet Trax engine?: No related recalls are listed in the NHTSA data for this engine problem area.
At what mileage do 2016 Trax engine problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure across the reported engine complaints is 66,294 miles.
Did the engine problems cause any crashes or fires?: NHTSA records show 0 crashes, 1 fire, and 0 injuries tied to the engine complaints for the 2016 Trax.
How does 2016 compare to other Trax model years for engine complaints?: The 2016 Trax's 39% share of complaints tied to the engine is higher than 2015 (26%) but lower than 2017 (45%) and 2022 (56%).