AI-generated from NHTSA recall & complaint counts

Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2016 Chevrolet Trax

NHTSA data on file today

The 2016 Chevrolet Trax has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 120 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.

Recall campaigns on file

NHTSA #19V652000 Lower Control Arm May Separate From Vehicle NHTSA notice
NHTSA #17V437000 Frontal Air Bags May Not Deploy NHTSA notice
NHTSA #16V651000 Frontal Air Bags May Not Deploy NHTSA notice
NHTSA #16V422000 No Warning Chime /FMVSS 114 NHTSA notice
NHTSA #16V257000 No 'Key Left in Ignition' Warning Chime/FMVSS 114 NHTSA notice

Most-cited components in owner complaints

Engine 46 complaints
Electrical System 24 complaints
Air Bags 19 complaints
Unknown or Other 15 complaints
Steering 14 complaints
Power Train 13 complaints

Of the 120 complaints on file, 9 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 120 complaints, owners report 4 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Recall notices and owner complaints for the 2016 Chevrolet Trax

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