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Chevrolet Trax 2019 80000 miles
Our battery died and we got a jump start now we don't have dash lights at all we change the fuse bust still nothing what could it be
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Extactly the same issue, how can I resolve the issue
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It was a bad fuse under the dash
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BO
Which one...I checked one fuse and with the same problem...but the fuse was fine. Are there multiple fuses for it?
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TO
Which fuse? Please let them that will be helpful
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SM
@BobHSame here have you figured out what it is... I’m going through the same thing
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YO
I've had to jump start my 2020 Trax,3x in 3 weeks. Dash light don't come back on for an hour or so. The radio stays on even after I turn off vehicle and lock it.
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CommentTurbo Coolant Leak
Chevrolet Trax 2018 LS 60000 miles
Coolant leak with my turbo also compression problem with air conditioning unit... of course nothing is covered under warranty. 2 years old and these type of issues? Unacceptable. GM needs to repair these issues under warranty or issue a recall.
13 reports
Coolant leak in my turbo also Dang expensive to fix
I just recently had this same issue. Only 32000 miles. I've never once had such expensive repairs needed in a car, especially one this new.
What was the issue? I have a 2015 and have always added coolant. I took it to be looked at several times and they say they don't find a leak
My chavy trax has 24000 miles and coolant leak in front of the engine.It's GM so no recall if it was Toyota or vw it would be on recall long time ago.
@mbride8I bet it’s a cracked condenser I’m changing mine out as we speak
I too have a 2019 Chevy Trax that has developed a coolant leak. Repairs are too expensive for a car with less than 48000 miles. GM needs to make this a recall or pay for repairs
I agree, my 2017 Trax premier started leaking after an oil change from dealership, car only has 43,000 miles, they just called me saying the metal hoses are leaking, $1,200 to fix...WTF...I think they messed with my car during the oil change. I call BS.
2018 Trax, daughter just got a hose leak to turbo, inside engine, $2100 repair. Dealer checking with GM about coverage under power train warranty. Car has 40,000 miles and 3.6 years old. How can that happen? No part quality control?
This problem this happened to my GF trax 2019 $400 to repair...Local Garage didn't use part from Chevrolet dealership 4 hours away there not refunding her
I have a 2018 Trax with under 35K miles on it and just had it in for coolant seal leak for $1300, also had an oil pan leak, and now my AC is not working! None of this should be happening on a vehicle so new!
I have a 2018 Chevy Trax with 26,000 mile and its leaking coolant. Took to Chevy dealer need two coolant lines replaced 1460.00. Not covered under powertrain warranty. This shouldn't be happening; GM needs to have a recall and soon. Come on GM own up to the problem and fix it.
I have a 2018 Chevy Trax about 50,000 miles. Just got it 2 months ago, and I have a crack on my turbo charger. I am passed, almost $2,000 dollars to repair. Makes me feel like a victim. Can't even pay my 2nd car payment because of these repairs. I will never buy another Chevrolet!!!
@KeycIt's not Chevrolet... It's this particular model the Chevy Trax. I've had other Chevrolets and everything went beautiful the whole time I owned it. I now have a tracks and I have the cracked turbocharger and sludge in my oil... They need to refund everybody's money who ever bought a tracks
I have a 2019 Chevy Trax with 48,990 miles, 3 yrs 6 months 10 days , and the engine over heating, all the coolant running out ,waiting to see the cost of repairs. Second time the tour truck took it. Fourth time back to the company for something other than a service.
@ChrisHey if you don't mind me asking what was the repair they did on your coolant problem? I've had this for a long time but they can't find it.
I ended up trading in my Trac for a new Equinox. So far no issues. Only new tires after 47,000 miles.
Yes same here. Turbo cracked, coolant leaking, oil leaking. Just ridiculous.
I juat had to replace mt turbo also and I've only had the car 1 yr. This is ridiculous. Chevrolet needs to take responsibility. Period.
This just happened to my 2019 Chevy Trax at 36, 680 miles... coolant leak????
2018 with 23,000 miles and it the turbo leaking on mine. $1400 repair for something that has been going on with these engines since 2011 with the Cruze
I have a 2018 Trax with 23,000 miles that has started leaking coolant and is going to the dealer tomorrow. I agree that this should not happen on vehicles with hardly any miles on them! I had a 1997 Saturn SC2 that basically only needed oil changes !
Well, I dropped it off at the dealer and it's the turbo, so it's a $1400. Oo repair.
GRUMPY GREEK from United States 4 months ago
I have a 2020 trax at 41,000 mile i smell antifreeze. At 52,000 miles ther is a drip on drivers side of radiator. Had to put the dye in and it looked like the radiator but it is the turbo cooler hose. Along with a thump everytime you take off the car has been good. Now a check engine light, stalling and crazy shifting. Thats why they updated the car it is a lemon. A time bomb that will not last 100,000 miles. G.M. needs to help us with these issues. It is planned obsolecense.
I've had same issue with my 2016 trax. It's under 94000 km. Engine started overheating and I noticed that the coolant was running out too fast. Took it to the dealership and all 4 turbo lines are leaking - got a quote for $2000 to repair it. Absolutely ridiculous that this is happening to so many trax
Wow reading all your comments really got me going. Chevy Trax 2018 also coolant leak…also cracked turbo. Had to go through about $2200 worth of other diagnostics before they figured that out though. Absolutely infuriating.
I have a 2018 Chevy Trax AWD LT. I purchased through Carvana at 32000 miles in 2021. First oil change in October of 2021 and found a small oil leak, except, couldn't exactly figure out where it was coming from. Next oil change 10/2022 and put Lucas in with oil, no more leak that we could see. Flash forward to 01/2024 and I was dropping my kids off at school when my car began to smoke really badly and was leaking all the oil out. Turns out that small leak we found was the oil line being bad. Ended up getting a new oil line and valve cover gasket. No more leak... That was fixed 02/11/2024. Its now 02/16/2024, and Engine overheating flashed on my dash. Fan kicks on, no evidence of a coolant leak... Thinking the thermostat is now bad.
Nana Brown from United States 4 days ago
2018 Trax, daughter just got a coolant leak to turbo, inside engine, $1800 repair. Dealer says with GM not coverage under power train warranty. Car has 47,000 miles and 4 years old. How can that happen? No part quality control? They’re telling her they don’t cover it unless the boost light comes on and at that point you have engine damage in that may not be covered so why would somebody wait?
Did anybody else get recall in the turbo? Was thinking of taking my car in due to the check engine light but don’t wanna be stuck with some crazy out of pocket cost
CommentP0171 fuel trim system lean.
Chevrolet Trax 2016 52000 miles
Check engine light is on and now the traction light is on. Car runs rough when stopped and it loses power when accelerating form a stop and going up hills. Code reads P0171 fuel trim system lean DTC severity 2-3. Any info on cause?
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Car vibrates almost uncontrollably around 50 mph. , along with the transmission and drive train codes.
I have a 2018 chevy trax ls model. I'm having the same problem right after my oil change
I’m having the same problem and I’ve only had my Trax 6 months had 53000 miles now it has 64000
Just had oil changed, noticed engine light came on a day later (perhaps not related), had a few hesitation moments during acceleration (at around 25mph). Ran car a few trips, put in garage overnight. Next day engine light off and no hesitation. Had error codes checked and P0171 (Fuel Trim System Lean) came up. Thougths?
I had this issue and discovered it was a failing of failed pcv valve which is integrated into the valve cover
Literally having the same issues as each party stated above! It’s a 2019, 46,000 miles well taken care of! Maybe this should be a Recall fix because it’s quite dangerous to operate at this point!
CommentOngoing electrical issues
Chevrolet Trax 2015 65000 miles
Since Oct. 2016 I have had my 1015 Chevy Trax in the dealership shop for ongoing computer related issues. Every couple of months the check engine light comes on. The last time was two weeks ago and I get the same response. It's just a disruption, no need to worry. We cleared it. Well last night it not only came on but I lost my power steering, power brakes, and my dashboard went black. So needless to say I am returning yet again to the dealership for another visit.
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I have the same issue on a 2016 loss of power, ac was not working I bought this car brand new and I already have all these issues, I took it to the dealer and they couldn't find anything wrong with it. I'm taking it back to the dealer again. I'm sure is a known issue for Chevy but they are not going to acknowledge it.
This happened to my daughter also (2015 Trax). After a gauntlet of dealership dodges on the issue, we found out that is a seal issue to main computer module that caused corrosion was causing the shorts and failures. While clearly a design flaw, we have yet to hear that this will be covered as a warranty item.
CraigFromBuffalo from United States 2 years ago
I am having the same issue. Did you get it removed? What was the cost?
We bought our car used 6 months ago and have had issue after issue. The first issue was a purge valve that needed to be replaced due to the check engine light being lit on the dashboard. The second time the check engine light came on it was to replace the turbo charger, then yesterday was the worst part yet. The air pressure light came on, I got the tires checked, went home and everything seemed fine. I went out to do errands and the dashboard lit up like a Christmas tree! The power steering light, brake, traction, airbag lights all came on! Then the A/C stopped working and just blew out hot air, the radio/backup camera didn’t work, blinkers didn’t work, the speedometer, rpm, gas gauge stopped working. I was basically driving a shell on wheels using hand signals out of the window trying to get home safely. This car has had so many problems.
Just in case this happens to your Chevy Trax, the cause for that malfunction was a radio wire that shorted out and our car battery also was drained. The cost was around $250 with insurance to fix it. This malfunction was also not covered by Geico but had to be covered by the warranty.
Hey I have the same issue about 7 months ago my front lights and tail lights was not working and my outlet for my charger didn’t work … come to find out that I had an electrical issue … now I seem to have the same issue again …
CommentLoss of power accelerating
Chevrolet Trax 2014 60000 miles
When the temperature drops I have a complete loss of power when accelerating in my 2014 Chevy Trax. The check engine light comes on then turns off when the weather warms up. They couldn't find anything wrong the first winter this happened. I can have the gas peddle pinned and I cannot accelerate past 70km. It has happened when I have been passing vehicles or going up hills. Very scary. This is the 3rd winter I am dealing with this. Has anyone else experienced this or am I the only lucky one? No issues when the weather is warm.
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I have the check engine light on... been to the dealer service center 3 times in last 3 weeks... they replaced some stuff under warranty which was to fix the problem today... drove away from dealership 20km and check engine light back on again... vehicle goes back in tomorrow...
This started when the temperature went below 5 degrees and went away above that... been below 5 now for last 3 weeks...
This started when the temperature went below 5 degrees and went away above that... been below 5 now for last 3 weeks...
I've had my 2015 trax in 3 times in a month for oil leaks and turbo problems. Cold weather pvc freezes up and caused a oil line to freeze up going to turbo. 44,000 miles.
Thanks for the info. I live in Canada and was thinking of getting a 2015. I park outside so if it won't start I am in trouble won't be able to get to work. Do you think this is a sistemic problem with all 2015 Trax or just a one off with yours?
Am in Ghana with temperatures in the 30-30 degrees yet my 2016 model is still showing the Check engine lights hmmm
2015- 115,000...runs rough at times on the freeway. RPM's at 4-5, when it should be between 2-3. Shop said the cold air was causing it and that there is a kit, where they put a heater, which is suppose to help the engine during the cold days. Would cost 2000. Not sure what to do, as it runs fine most of the time, just once in awhile it runs rough. The engine light did come on for the 1st time when it was happening
CommentThe engine light came on and the skid light. Lost power going uphill
Chevrolet Trax 2014 77000 miles
The engine light came on and the skid light and engine lost power going uphill
29 reports
Same thing does Chevy have a warranty on these problems
I am having the same issue but it is not constant. It is intermittent.
CommentError code 89 only in the morning (cold start) Solved
Chevrolet Trax 2013 SUV 75000 miles
Hi,
When my car engine is cold in the morning I hear 3 beeps and error code 89 shows up in the dashboard. However, when the engine warms up and i turn off the car and start again the error does not show up. It is only when the engine is cold. I went to mechanic and they couldn’t find any error codes in their computer. I also borrowed one OBD2 connector from a friend and it says no error codes found but it can clear the code when I do it from OBD which then comes back if the car is cold. I don’t feel any symptoms either. I drove like 2000 km with this.
Any idea what could be the issue?
When my car engine is cold in the morning I hear 3 beeps and error code 89 shows up in the dashboard. However, when the engine warms up and i turn off the car and start again the error does not show up. It is only when the engine is cold. I went to mechanic and they couldn’t find any error codes in their computer. I also borrowed one OBD2 connector from a friend and it says no error codes found but it can clear the code when I do it from OBD which then comes back if the car is cold. I don’t feel any symptoms either. I drove like 2000 km with this.
Any idea what could be the issue?
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Best answer (according to Wajikhan)
I bought a Bluetooth/wireless OBD device and used the app on iPhone called “car scanner” and I was able to found the problem.
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Glow plug, cylinder 3 - circuit malfunction
It totally make sense and I am surprised that some mechanics where I went at least couldn’t judge it.
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Glow plug, cylinder 3 - circuit malfunction
It totally make sense and I am surprised that some mechanics where I went at least couldn’t judge it.
Comment5 reports
[email protected] from United States 7 months ago
I have same code with 2 more p0171 and p0131
CommentDeacceleration or not allowed to accelerate
Chevrolet Trax 2014 Hatchback 1800 54000 miles
While driving I hear a warning sound from the control panel, but no red light lights up. What happens is that where the "ODO" light is, I get in place of it a big "L", and in place of the km's driven, it shows the number 24 (the first time) or yesterday the number 60.
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Hey in the stering wheal you have buttons one have lim on him prest the butoto and your problem is fix, an the code 24 is for back plate light need to change you need 5w5 lights.
CommentEngine code problen
Chevrolet Trax 2016 1.4 turbo 145000 miles
The exclamation warning light on. And shows on lower right monitor LF 84. But this number will fluctuate lower. Been down to 60
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Many problems
Chevrolet Trax 2017 Chevy Trax 117606 miles
Replaced starter and it still only cranks sometimes other times it just clicks! Also soon as they replaced the starter the check engine light came on shows code p0033 bypass valve open! Also shows catsletic converter code p0420 I’m really struggling to figure all this out! Anyone else have these problems?
3 reports
Had it 1.5 weeks. Engine light came on
Chevrolet Trax 2015 Suv 73700 miles
Engine light came on and Onstar notified me of an emission problem.
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Engine light is on with this codeP0496
Chevrolet Trax 2015 Code P0496 215000 miles
Code will not go off. After it get rest it comes right back om.
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Traction in service engine light on
Chevrolet Trax 2016 1.4 64000 miles
It’s messing up and I’ve had it 6 months
3 reports
Error Code 96
Chevrolet Trax 2013 5 door 89990 miles
What does code 96 mean? No check engine light, but on the message screen, all other info disappeared and a simple “96” appeared. This was 2 months ago and now I can’t find anything on code 96. Initially it said something about the rear differential software…help!
3 reports
Over registering of miles driven.
Chevrolet Trax 2020 1344 miles
I have had this car for 3 months and I’m 76 years old. Also I have not been on any trips out of my little town of La Porte Tx. I have over 1300 miles as of today. I don’t drive everyday and I have driven about 30 miles one way and that was only twice. I would have to drive 448 mile a month to get this kind of mileage. I used my GPS on a trip that said it was 25 miles there the car registered 35 miles when I got there.
2 reports
Air Filter Cabin Replacement
Chevrolet Trax 2015 75000 miles
2015 Chevy Trax. Check Engine Light came on. Shop says the code tells them the Air Filter cabin let’s too much air and sensor won’t pick it up.
Says it’s common for the Trax 2015-2018. Anyone else have this happen?
Says it’s common for the Trax 2015-2018. Anyone else have this happen?
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