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Coolant loss no external evidence
Chevrolet Trax 2015 45000 miles
Since I iwn d the car it has list coolant without any external evidence. Ansovthere is no evidenc in th engine oil. Dealer replaced coolant recovery tank but no change in loss. Seems like about half a gallon in 6000 miles. Is Turbo leaking onto exhaust in such small amount it is not detectable ??
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This is a ongoing problem with this engine. The coolant line behind the turbo leaks and GM refuses to pay for it under the drivetrain warranty. They have had so many failures they keep multiples of the failed coolant pipe on the shelf. Shanme on GM for claiming it is not an integral part of the engine.
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PA
Yes, not under drivetrain warrenty. Just had my 2018 Trax in for repair, loosing coolant, no visible leaks. Had both turbo coolant pipes replaced as well as turbo oil feed line. Cost me close to $1200. If this is a common issue GM needs to cover the cost. Shame they don't.
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DL
Bought 2020 Chevy Trax brand new. Significant Coolant issues began at 82,000. Three year old car. GM won’t cover coolant issue. Added gallons of coolant for two days. Took to mechanic. They replaced radiator surge tank with a crack in it, and said cap had crack in it from excessive pressure build up. Ended up with blown head gasket. Ridiculous for a 3 yr old car. Major expensive repair for new head gasket. Cannot believe Radiator Watranty Extension was only for 2015-2019 Trax. Issue STILL exists in 2020 Trax and GM should be held accountable for such negligent, shoddy workmanship. Radiator Warranty Extension issued by GM for 2015-2019 Trax should be extended. You get what you pay for.
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DA
Just having the same issue now, turbo coolant leak at the seals, my Trax is a 2018. Still under 36k for miles but my three years is up and is not covered under warranty. $1100 to fix it. For a vehicle so new this should be a recall...Shame on GM.
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CommentSlow acceleration
Chevrolet Trax 2017 22350 miles
2017 trax 1.4 turbo , at times acceleration is very poor especially at take off. Make sure there are no cars coming for a mile when pulling out into the road. Oil changed regularly
Anyone else?
Anyone else?
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Mine is a 2016. I just had my turbo blow and as a result, it killed my engine. The car has only 70,000 miles on it.
My turbo was replaced last year and now the problem is happening again!!!!
2016 LS Turbo replaced at 45,000 miles. These things are total junk! I've owned nothing but GM vehicles up until 2018. Each of my last 3 GM vehicles have consistently given me problems earlier than the previous one. I hope they can sell them in China where most of them are built. Even die hard GM lovers are fed up with the crap they are producing! NEVER AGAIN!!!
I have a 2016 and am going through the same thing right now! Turbo is going out and I think I'm just gonna shoot for getting a new car rather than replace it. It sucks, I haven't even paid this one off yet.
@GabieSame thing happened to my 2016 trax this week. I just got my car back today. On my way driving home there was a strange smell. I'm over this car.
This is exactly what is happing and worst with my car. There has got to be some type of
Class Action against GM, Chevrolet and Dealership. I am traumatized by this. I am a Senior citizen with a disability,on a very limited budget. I cant afford the repairs and cant afford the car payments, for trying to pay for rides to my part-time job.
This is not how people should be treated.
Class Action against GM, Chevrolet and Dealership. I am traumatized by this. I am a Senior citizen with a disability,on a very limited budget. I cant afford the repairs and cant afford the car payments, for trying to pay for rides to my part-time job.
This is not how people should be treated.
Chadcrawford2021 from United States 9 months ago
Have had the same issue since I bought it with 60k on it in 2019. Had extended powertrain warranty and would not cover it. Leaks/burns about a gallon a month. Dealership tells me it's just the way it is. Wth does that mean?! Now 2 weeks ago my turbo went. Sooo pist off
CommentAir conditioning, driver's seat noise, error code 89
Chevrolet Trax 2013 43100 miles
After servicing my vehicle at its 3000 miles, some failures have been presenting. First of all, some maintainance sensors were not deactivated. When reaching 18000 miles, the error code 82 turned on which, according to the manual, indicates a lack of maintainance. Even more, a year after the service, strange noises started appearing in the driver's seat and a high temperature in the cabin was detected. When taking it for a revision, I was told it was the thermostat that was failing, when it was evident that the cause of the problem was the engine cooling fan, which was not working, and the coolant was at a boiling point. This temperature failure appeared in June and, it is September already and the problem has not been solved yet.
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Regarding the cabin heating, the valve that allows a hot water entrance to the system to heat the cabin up must be damaged. You can replace it or else block the hoses that have to do with the heating system in the cabin. Hope my comment helps you.
Your Codes seem off, You sure it's a TRAX 2013? This is the Manual, I have the physical copy and this online version and are the same, but your codes here doesn't match, Code 82 is change oil soon, Link: http://www.gm.ca/media/owners/manuals/…
CommentMy GF owns trax 2019 the problem is losing power going up hill and lea
Chevrolet Trax 2019 No crush Hatch back.... 40000 miles
Losing power and had oil leaking
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