Chevrolet Trax Transmission Problems
67 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across 9 model years.
Complaints by Year
Worst year: 2015. Best year: 2021.
Owner Reports
A representative sample of complaints filed with NHTSA.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CHEVROLET TRAX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ON THE FREEWAY ON AN INCLINE AND WHEN LED OFF THE BRAKE, THE VEHICLE ROLLBACK AND CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT NOR THE ...
While driving this summer, I had an alert pop up on dash “reduce engine power.” Car almost completely stopped on highway, almost causing a wreck. Took to dealership where they had my 2024 Trax for almost 2 months. Finally, the repla...
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...
The first problem began at approximately 5,000 miles. After refueling, the vehicle’s transmission would slip severely. The slipping continued to occur intermittently after that point. I brought the vehicle to a dealership Initially, I ...
My car sometimes has a hard time catching a gear during acceleration and jerks hard when letting off the gas pedal. It has done it since I purchased my car brand new in November 2023. I've had the car in the shop numerous times since I'...
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Trax. The contact stated that while his wife was making a left turn, the rear wheels locked up. The contact stated that his wife shifted into reverse(R) and attempted to turn and was able to execute the ...
My 2nd chevy just under 79000 miles. Turbo went out on this one. I owe 11grand still Gonna cost 4 grand to fix. I dont know what. Chevy is doing but this is BS. JUST OUT OF WARRANTY. MY FIRST newer Chevy, engine blew at just under 7900...
The service stabilitrak and service powersteering will come up. Have had vehicle hooked up to computer multiple times no codes. The vehicle would not drive. The vehicle has started shaking. The engine light comes on. There is 30k miles o...
Oil burning off for no reason and the coming system not worming properly
The initial problem was a defective shifter. It took over a month for a Chevrolet service department to get the vehicle in and fix the problem. By the time I brought the vehicle in to fix the shifter, the transmission was hesitating to s...
I discovered lubricant leaking from the rear differential. After a quick check for recalls. there are none for this. I did find that GM has a special service notice for this issue for vehicles located in Canada. Apparently, what happen i...
Turbo underboost causes check engine light and sputtering at acceleration