Chevrolet Trax Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 103 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the Chevrolet Trax across 11 model years. The 2015 model year has the most (18). The words owners use most often: “rear differential” (6% of reports).
- 103power train complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 42%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Rear differential: mentioned in 6 of 103 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do power train problems happen?
Based on 36 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 103 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 3 a fire.
Chevrolet Trax power train complaints by model year
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists power train for the Chevrolet Trax. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The vehicle suffers from an extreme, unresolved internal crankcase pressure defect stemming from the factory 1.4L Ecotec PCV system and intake manifold check valve. This pressure cascade has caused a total turbocharger failure, multi-gasket oil blowouts, water pump failure, and has now completely…
Over the last 18 months the check engine light has come on multiple times while driving. Each time the check engine light came on, the vehicle was taken to the dealer. I was initially told by the dealer that they could not figure it out but to bring the car back if it happens again. Each time after…
September 20th 2026: I was driving my 2024 Chevrolet Trax up a grade (Mountain) approximately 11AM, Driving Normally at Highway speeds, normal highway conditions, temp outside was close to 100 Degrees Fahrenheit, suddenly with no warning half way up the mountain the car lost power, check engine…
I took my car to the dealership twice due to the CarPlay not working, screens going black, rattling noises, and the transmission shuddering, jerking, and jumping. The mechanic that test drove it stated it was a rough ride and the car did not return to first gear. The transmission fluid was black…
This car has experienced the same dangerous symptoms as reported in many cases on this site. Similar examples are NHTSA ID# 11756485, 11766116, 11756485 (nearly identical). What can I do. This 2017 vehicle was purchased in 2021 from a dealer for only $15K and had less than 50K miles. It has already…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Chevrolet Traxs have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 103 owner complaints about power train for the Chevrolet Trax. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Chevrolet Trax power train?
No recall currently lists power train for this vehicle.
What do owners say about power train problems on the Chevrolet Trax?
The most frequent phrase is “rear differential”, in 6 of 103 complaints.
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