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2016 Chevrolet Trax consumer reviews

$20,300–$21,800 MSRP range
side view of 2016 Trax Chevrolet
(136 reviews)
81% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.4
  • Interior 4.3
  • Performance 4.3
  • Value 4.3
  • Exterior 4.5
  • Reliability 4.3
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Coolant leaks after owning only 5months

I bought it from an auction at 35000 miles in Feb/2019 and absolutely love the car; however, the coolant feed pipe to the turbo just "came off" as a certified mechanic advised me. It is not covered under LTD Pwr Train and it cost me almost $500 today to get it "fixed" so I thought. I checked on it Tonite on a work break and the reservoir was about empty again! Now it's back in the shop and im without...What could have happened?

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Granddaughter loves this car!!!

This car meets all our needs. Great on the road. Feel safe in it. Lots of features. Great gas mileage. Easy to handle. Good buy.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Small SUV but big heart

I was concerned that the 4 cylinder would not have the power needed to run the highways in the Virginia Maryland area, but was pleasantly surprised. The engine had more then enough punch to effectively merger into traffic at highway speeds.Instrument cluster is perfectly placed as that can sometimes be an issue for someone 6 foot tall. Driver's space was good for my size too. Car has met or exceeded all of my needs and expectations.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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I love my little car so much

This car was everything I needed for the year I had it. Super reliable on long road trips. Great on gas for a little SUV. Would own this car all over again if I didn’t need something with towing abilities.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Just a great car

Love it just a right size for a SUV love the color and the interior is just great love the back up feature just a great car

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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So far, so good

I purchased this car because I wanted a small SUV to get in and out of. Sedans are lower to the ground and I found they were hard to get out of as I get older. I find that this car has a horrible blind spot when looking to the right, as the passenger headrest is in the way of traffic. The cloth seats get dirty fast and the plastic handle to pull the door shut is also dirty from only 2 months of use. Because the interior is black, the dirt shows more. The back-up camera does not show the lines sometimes, which is annoying. And one last annoying feature is that the trunk is smaller than my Mazda 3x trunk! A single baby stroller does not fit into the Trax trunk without putting down a rear seat. I also don't like that the trunk doesn't pop open with the fob. You have to use a hand to open the trunk. That is annoying when shopping. So, to the good/great stuff about my Trax. I think it is super comfortable. The ride is very smooth and I can maneuver around better than I thought I would be able to. The radio is great (although there is no CD player). I like that I can remove the rear headrests so that I can see out the back window. There are not many bells and whistles on the SUV, but I do love the drive and love it even more when I am at the gas pump. I think I get about 28 mpg. I got it certified so I hope to keep this car for many, many years. I just have to keep cleaning the door handle! I would recommend it for anyone who needs a less expensive SUV that drives great, saves on gas, and is cute as a button.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Fun to drive

I have so much fun driving my new Chevy trax. I really enjoy driving this SUV. Has everything except my CD player but that's ok since i have xm radio and 4g Wi-Fi too. I didn't like the big speedometer but everything else is good. Comfort and design are good. The Bose sound system is awesome. All around i love driving my Chevy trax.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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First SUV we owned

So happy with our Chevy Trax. Needed a vehicle that was more comfortable to get in and out of and the Chevy Trax is just that. It rides nice and was very easy to get used to. So pleased with our purchase.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Comfortable car, love that it’s a small SUV

Meets all my need, but still wish the back trunk space was a little bigger and that it had brake assist cameras in the front.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Good in snow

We had over 2 feet of snow. I had been stuck at work for over 16 hours, when I finally finished my shift I brushed off my car and hoped I could pull out of my parking spot. My AWD Trax did not disappoint, I was able to pull out of my parking spot and it handled very well on the roads to my home. Very happy with my car!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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