2016 Chevrolet Trax steering problems

Filed Apr 16, 2026 · Steering, Suspension · 115,000 miles · MI

The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Trax. The contact stated that while driving out of the driveway, there was a loud snapping sound coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that while attempting to drive back to the residence, the steering wheel became inoperable. Additionally, there was a grinding sound coming from the rear passenger’s side of the vehicle. The failure persisted, and the vehicle was towed. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer referred the contact to the manufacturer for further assistance. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.

Filed Mar 2, 2025 · Airbags, Engine · FL

The air bag light randomly came on about two yeatago and never went off. The engine(turbo) has been having problems for two years now. I’ve been to the dealership several times over the year. I was almost hit by another vehicle because of slow take off

Filed Jun 1, 2024 · Airbags, Steering · MI

I noticed there are 5 recalls on the yr make and model of my suv and I need it fixed plz

Filed Sep 21, 2020 · Steering · 25,255 miles · SC

One morning when going to start the vehicle, the power steering would not work and the power steering indicator light would remain on. The vehicle was parked in my driveway. After a couple of hours, I would start the vehicle and the power steering would work with no issues. The next morning, the same thing happened, and I drove it to the dealership. I have to pay $1,600.00 to replace the entire steering system - everything: steering column, computer/electrical, alignment, etc. My chevy trax is only 4 years old and has 25,000 miles. I keep it regularly serviced only with the dealership where I purchased the vehicle. The only positive is that this did not happen while I was driving, but could have be very dangerous if so.

Filed Jan 31, 2020 · Electrical, Steering · 93,500 miles · MN

Steering wheel stiffened up while driving making it impossible to turn. Shut the car off and restarted. Wheel will turn but now there's clicking noises in the steering column when turning. Same week the anti theft alarm went off and no one was near the car. Also said I didn't have the correct key, which I did as I was able to start the car with it. Radio sometimes takes longer than normal to turn on... Seems to be a lot of electrical issues.

Filed Dec 12, 2019 · Steering · 115,749 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet trax. The contact stated that the steering seized in the middle of traffic when the contact attempted to turn the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle had a recall inspection performed for the same failure at jack schmitt chevrolet of o'fallon (127 regency park, o'fallon, il 62269, (618) 628-2500). The vehicle was not repaired at that time. The dealer stated that they would have to wait until monday to look at the vehicle again and they had no loaner vehicles. The contact even checked with another dealer and was informed to take the vehicle back to the original dealer to close out the repair. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 115,749.

Filed Mar 11, 2019 · Driver assistance, Fuel system · 59,000 miles · NY

Chevy sucks. Bought my 2016 chevy trax in september 2015. It's been well maintained. At the 59,000 mile mark, the steering wheel locks up and the engine powers down with no warning, ESC lights comes on and the car loses acceleration. Took it to 1 dealer who keeps it for 4 weeks when they figure it's a module. I brought it to my regular mechanic who has a relationship with another chevy dealer so I could save on labor, they have it for another 4 weeks. And still with the savings, it cost me $1120 for this repair on top of the $218 I paid for the original diagnostic. I finally get the car back, have it for a day and it's the same problem! They replaced the battery, and still the problem is still occurring and the dealer cannot figure out what is wrong. This is chevy's [xxx] product! Nothing in the normal wear and tear of car ownership should have me shelling out all this money when I bought it brand new and have had it for 3 1/2 years. I've made 3 car payments in the last 90 days and still don't have a car to drive. I will never buy a chevy again! Parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

Filed Oct 24, 2018 · Steering · 50,000 miles · AL

Upon getting in the vehicle and turning it on, the steering wheel would not turn . It was locked and would not all ow me to steer it. I was attempting to drive it to another location in my yard, but the steering wheel was not allowing me to turn it. I have red other owners have similar complaints online. This is a safety hazard. And could cause a car wreck . This vehicle came from the manufacturer this way. This is intermittent and when it was happening the steering wheel light with an exclamation point lit up in the dashboard..

Filed Oct 24, 2018 · Steering · 50,000 miles · AL

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet trax. When the contact started the vehicle, the steering wheel seized and was unable to be turned. The dealer (headquarter nissan, 1725 whittlesey rd, columbus, ga 31904, (706) 225-8100) stated that they did not have the tools to diagnose the failure and suggested taking the vehicle to a chevrolet dealer. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnose or repaired. The failure mileage was 50,000.

Filed Aug 23, 2018 · Driver assistance, Steering · 3 miles · FL

While driving at around 40 miles the 2016 chevy trax loss power to 5-10 MPH, the steering wheel got stiff, the transmission and engine got idle. I took it to the chevy dealer. For fortune I was not driving in the highway. I am very concern as I don't feel this car is safe to drive. The car has currently 38k miles, I bought it used with little under 36k miles. I noticed about 7-8 similar complains is different websites. I think somebody from the federal safety agency should look at this issue. Driving a car with these problems can result in major accidents and potentially death.