2016
Chevrolet Trax

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Available trims

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  • FWD 4dr LS w/1FL
    Starts at
    $20,300
    26 City / 34 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    -
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • FWD 4dr LS w/1LS
    Starts at
    $20,300
    26 City / 34 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Turbocharged Gas 4-Cyl
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • AWD 4dr LS w/1FL
    Starts at
    $21,800
    24 City / 31 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    -
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • AWD 4dr LS w/1LS
    Starts at
    $21,800
    24 City / 31 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Turbocharged Gas 4-Cyl
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • FWD 4dr LT
    Starts at
    $22,645
    26 City / 34 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Turbocharged Gas 4-Cyl
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • AWD 4dr LT
    Starts at
    $24,145
    24 City / 31 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Turbocharged Gas 4-Cyl
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • FWD 4dr LTZ
    Starts at
    $25,230
    26 City / 34 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Turbocharged Gas 4-Cyl
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • AWD 4dr LTZ
    Starts at
    $26,730
    24 City / 31 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Turbocharged Gas 4-Cyl
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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Notable features

Room for five
Turbo 1.4-liter four-cylinder
7-inch touch-screen standard
Six-speed automatic standard
Front- or all-wheel drive
4G LTE with Wi-Fi hot spot

The good & the bad

The good

Visibility
Tall seating position
Large cargo area
Tech gadgets
Media device storage

The bad

No knob for radio volume
Weak acceleration
Small side mirrors
Poor gas mileage with all-wheel drive
Cloth seats' lack of support
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Expert 2016 Chevrolet Trax review

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Vehicle Overview

New last year, this bite-sized five-seat SUV slots below the considerably larger Chevrolet Equinox and is closer in size to the Chevrolet Sonic and Cruze small cars.

Small doesn’t mean basic, though, as Chevrolet pumps the Trax full of available connectivity and convenience features such as 4G LTE connectivity and a Wi-Fi hot spot, the Siri Eyes Free system, the BringGo navigation app, all-wheel drive and simulated leather upholstery. Competitors include the Jeep Renegade and Honda HR-V.
New for 2016
There are no significant changes.
Significant Standard Features

  • Keyless entry
  • Backup camera
  • OnStar 4G LTE with built-in Wi-Fi hot spot (subscription required)
  • 7-inch touch-screen multimedia system with Bluetooth streaming audio
  • 60/40-split folding backseat and fold-down front passenger seat
  • Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system

Significant Available Features

  • All-wheel drive
  • Remote start system
  • Rear parking sensor
  • Power sunroof
  • Bose premium stereo with subwoofer
  • Cruise control

2016 Chevrolet Trax review: Our expert's take

Vehicle Overview

New last year, this bite-sized five-seat SUV slots below the considerably larger Chevrolet Equinox and is closer in size to the Chevrolet Sonic and Cruze small cars.

Small doesn’t mean basic, though, as Chevrolet pumps the Trax full of available connectivity and convenience features such as 4G LTE connectivity and a Wi-Fi hot spot, the Siri Eyes Free system, the BringGo navigation app, all-wheel drive and simulated leather upholstery. Competitors include the Jeep Renegade and Honda HR-V.
New for 2016
There are no significant changes.
Significant Standard Features

  • Keyless entry
  • Backup camera
  • OnStar 4G LTE with built-in Wi-Fi hot spot (subscription required)
  • 7-inch touch-screen multimedia system with Bluetooth streaming audio
  • 60/40-split folding backseat and fold-down front passenger seat
  • Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system

Significant Available Features

  • All-wheel drive
  • Remote start system
  • Rear parking sensor
  • Power sunroof
  • Bose premium stereo with subwoofer
  • Cruise control

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Safety review

Based on the 2016 Chevrolet Trax base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Overall rating
5/5
Combined side rating front seat
5/5
Combined side rating rear seat
5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating driver
5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating passenger
5/5
Overall frontal barrier crash rating
5/5
Overall side crash rating
5/5
Rollover rating
4/5
Side barrier rating
5/5
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
19.8%
Risk of rollover
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
19.8%
Risk of rollover

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
3 years / 36,000 miles
Powertrain
5 years / 60,000 miles
Maintenance
2 years / 24,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
5 years / 60,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
5 model years or newer / up to 75,000 miles
Basic
12 months / 12,000 miles bumper-to-bumper original warranty, then may continue to 6 years / 100,000 miles limited (depending on variables)
Dealer certification
172-point inspection
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Consumer reviews

81% of drivers recommend this car
4.3 / 5
Based on 136 reviews
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Comfort 4.4
Interior 4.3
Performance 4.3
Value 4.3
Exterior 4.5
Reliability 4.3

Most recent

  • By Michelle from Cincinnati, OH
    Used to own this car
    May 30, 2025

    It was great.

    It was great.... until it wasn't. 3 water pumps later, and on it's way to a 4th, I had to replace the car as it wasn't worth putting any more money in. Drives great, loved my interior, but once I hit about 80,000 miles, it was constantly leaking coolant, replaced the coolant system, within 20,000 miles, it needed another, and after about 15,000 more, it was on it's way to another water pump, burning and leaking oil.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 3.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 2.0
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  • By Kimberly from Kalamazoo MI
    Owns this car
    November 4, 2024

    2016 Trax.

    2016 Trax... catalytic converter is bad. Vehicle has been very well maintained. The whole touchscreen system doesn't work except for 1 radio station. The vehicle only has 53K on it. Very disappointed.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 3.0
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  • By Sandy Wray
    Owns this car
    July 9, 2024

    Ac keeps going out, Popping sound from the

    Ac keeps going out, Popping sound from the front Emission system keeps failing Radio gets stuck and you cannot use it. This car all the way around is not worth the money I would never buy another one and I don't recommend anyone buying this car. It's not worth a dime honestly.
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 2.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 2.0
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  • By Steph
    Owns this car
    May 27, 2024

    I bought a 2016 chevy trax my tire sensors not working my

    I bought a 2016 chevy trax my tire sensors not working my rear camera not working n now I have to replace the engine not even a year after I bought it
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 2.0
    Value 2.0
    Exterior 3.0
    Reliability 2.0
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  • By Kay from St. Louis, MO
    Owns this car
    November 13, 2023

    This is the worst car I've ever had!

    I've had nothing, but problems since I bought the car. Transmission, engine misfire, paint peeling, parts constantly breaks on the car. The car is serviced timely, flushes, oil changes, etc... It doesn't make a difference. It's a horrible car. I can't wait to get rid of it. Chevy has definitely went down.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 1.0
    Interior 1.0
    Performance 1.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 1.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • By Ed Snyder from Fort Wayne Ind
    Owns this car
    August 22, 2023

    Great Vehicle great gas mileage

    I purchased this car with 23000 miles 5 years later no problems. My Wife and I are in our 70’s the vehicle has 61000. Miles on it. We plan on keeping it.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Robert McCoy from Cardington
    Owns this car
    May 20, 2023

    Why Mexico made traxx cost more to repair

    Our 2016 chevy trax ,the radio sucks, it keeps changing stations on its own and locks up were you can't do anything,plus don't understand why the ones made in Mexico the brake parts are so costly,why can't any of the part interchange
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Unsatisfied owner from Winnipeg, MB
    Owns this car
    December 22, 2022

    Wouldn't recommend

    I bought my 2016 Chevy Yrax new from the dealership in January 2017 and at first I loved it. Then the issues started (about EIGHT warranty claims in a year or so.) Now it's well out of warranty but has had plenty of issues since off and on. Then when I take it in to be assessed it often will act fine so they can't find the issue. Long story short, NEVER buying a trax again...anyone I talk to including mechanics has recommended against them (wish I knew that before I bought it.)
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 1.0
    Interior 1.0
    Performance 1.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 1.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • By Julie from Oxford, MA
    Owns this car
    December 8, 2022

    Great car

    I’m enjoying the car so far. It only had a couple of minor problems that I got fixed at no cost to me because it was covered under warranty.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Paula from Muskegon, Mi
    Owns this car
    November 28, 2022

    Disappointed in my selection of vehicle. Sorry!

    I just bought this 2016 6 months ago and I have had in shop twice already, had the cabin filter changed and now blower not working good now. I work part time and get a small social security check and i think buying this car was a mistake. Maybe will have to trade it back in. I need a car for my job but not one that will keep putting me in debt.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 2.0
    Value 2.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 2.0
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  • By Krista from Sterling co
    Owns this car
    November 4, 2022

    Turbo problems

    Multiple electrical problems and turbo problems that are known to GM and still no recall. GM should be required to at least replace the Turbocharger.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 2.0
    Interior 2.0
    Performance 1.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 3.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • By Evan from Quincy, Ma
    Owns this car
    October 31, 2022

    Great trax

    I have a 2016 chevy trax LT AWD it's a great little suv. Great pickup, great gas mileage especially on the highway, smooth enough room for 2 young kids. I love the passenger front seat that folds down.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2016 Chevrolet Trax?

The 2016 Chevrolet Trax is available in 3 trim levels:

  • LS (4 styles)
  • LT (2 styles)
  • LTZ (2 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2016 Chevrolet Trax?

The 2016 Chevrolet Trax offers up to 26 MPG in city driving and 34 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 2016 Chevrolet Trax reliable?

The 2016 Chevrolet Trax has an average reliability rating of 4.3 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2016 Chevrolet Trax owners.

Is the 2016 Chevrolet Trax a good SUV?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2016 Chevrolet Trax. 81.6% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.3 / 5
Based on 136 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.4
  • Interior: 4.3
  • Performance: 4.3
  • Value: 4.3
  • Exterior: 4.5
  • Reliability: 4.3

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