2013 CHEVROLET TRAX — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
55
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2013 CHEVROLET TRAX
The 2013 CHEVROLET TRAX has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE, EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. 55 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors LLC for this model year.
Recalls for the 2013 CHEVROLET TRAX
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2013 CHEVROLET TRAX, potentially affecting up to 635,144 vehicles.
Recall 16V257000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
| 317,572 vehicles affected
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Chevrolet Sonic and Trax vehicles and 2013-2015 Chevrolet Spark vehicles equipped with a Bring Your Own Media radio. The affected radios may fail to provide an audible warning chime when the driver, after turning off the ignition and leaving the key in the cylinder, waits 10 minutes or longer to...
Consequence: Without audible indicators, the driver may leave the key in the ignition, increasing the risk of theft.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 17130.
View full details →Recall 16V257000 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
| 317,572 vehicles affected
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Chevrolet Sonic and Trax vehicles and 2013-2015 Chevrolet Spark vehicles equipped with a Bring Your Own Media radio. The affected radios may fail to provide an audible warning chime when the driver, after turning off the ignition and leaving the key in the cylinder, waits 10 minutes or longer to...
Consequence: Without audible indicators, the driver may leave the key in the ignition, increasing the risk of theft.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 17130.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2013 CHEVROLET TRAX
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 CHEVROLET TRAX.
Safety Rating for the 2013 CHEVROLET TRAX
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2013 CHEVROLET TRAX in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2013 CHEVROLET TRAX
General Motors LLC has issued 55 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2013 CHEVROLET TRAX. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
PI0281J — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
19NA057 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Technical bulletin provides a procedure for dealers/technicians to correct a condition of Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated, DTC P0420 Set.
19NA114 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This informational bulletin provides information to the tech to test the PCV for proper performance before replacing the camshaft cover to correct a MIL On w/DTC P0171.
19NA057 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
This Technical bulletin provides a procedure for dealers/technicians to correct a condition of Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated, DTC P0420 Set.
19NA057 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This Technical bulletin provides a procedure for dealers/technicians to correct a condition of Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated, DTC P0420 Set.
19NA057 — ENGINE
This Technical bulletin provides a procedure for dealers/technicians to correct a condition of Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated, DTC P0420 Set.
16NA405 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to install a PCV heater or a charge air cooler to correct the turbo charger system from freezing causing cold weather performance issues.
PIP5197J — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair vehicles that have excessive oil consumption, blue smoke from the exhaust, or a Malfunction Indicator Lamp. Technician should inspect the PVC orifice for leaking oil or drawing a vacuum at idle. If the PCV...
18NA049 — EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
This technical bulletin advises the technician to replace the rear diff carrier if heavy corrosion caused noise, cracking and/or leaking to correct the customers concerns.
17-NA-184 — ENGINE
This informational bulletin provides information for dealers and technicians about the 1.4L turbocharged engine use two different suppliers for the oil filter housing which results in two different filters being used.
Showing 10 of 55 technical service bulletins.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2013 CHEVROLET TRAX
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET TRAX
- 2013 CHEVROLET TRAX (current)
- 2014 CHEVROLET TRAX — 0 complaints
- 2015 CHEVROLET TRAX — 143 complaints
- 2016 CHEVROLET TRAX — 175 complaints
- 2017 CHEVROLET TRAX — 178 complaints
- 2018 CHEVROLET TRAX — 143 complaints
Other CHEVROLET Models
- CHEVROLET MALIBU — 28,991 total complaints
- CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 — 22,175 total complaints
- CHEVROLET IMPALA — 15,197 total complaints
- CHEVROLET TAHOE — 12,511 total complaints
- CHEVROLET EQUINOX — 12,135 total complaints
- CHEVROLET BLAZER — 11,032 total complaints
- CHEVROLET SILVERADO — 10,928 total complaints
- CHEVROLET SUBURBAN — 10,375 total complaints