The service and repair manual for the 2016 Chevrolet Trax — 1.8L I4 and 1.4L I4 engines, 3 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Chevrolet published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 1.8L I4 — 110 cu in, DOHC 1.4L I4 — 83 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged |
| Trims | LTZ Sport Utility 4-Door · LS Sport Utility 4-Door · LT Sport Utility 4-Door |
| Federal record | 5 recalls · 182 complaints · 590 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2016 Trax manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 475
- General Information 1,985
- Accessories & Equipment 5,885
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 412
- Body & Frame 1,685
- Brakes 882
- Restraints 378
- Drivelines & Axles 147
- Steering 260
- Electrical 3,903
- Suspension 188
- Engine Mechanical 953
- Transmission 849
- Engine Performance 3,472
- First Pass 50
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2016 Trax
- Equipment — electrical › radio/tape deck/cd etc. · 16V257000Without audible indicators, the driver may leave the key in the ignition, increasing the r.
- Suspension — front › control arm › lower ball joint · 19V652000A partial separation of the lower-control arm from the vehicle could cause the attached fr.
- Air Bags — frontal · 17V437000A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a cra.
- Electrical System — software · 16V422000Without audible indicators, the driver may not fasten their seatbelt, increasing the risk.
- Air Bags — frontal · 16V651000A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a cra.
Owners have filed 182 complaints and Chevrolet has issued 590 technical service bulletins for the 2016 Trax. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2016 Trax manual
Is this manual specific to the 2016 Trax?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2016 model year, covering the 1.8L I4 and 1.4L I4 across the LTZ Sport Utility 4-Door, LS Sport Utility 4-Door, LT Sport Utility 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Chevrolet published for this year.
What 2016 Trax problems does it help with?
5 recalls are on federal record for the 2016 Trax, covering equipment, suspension, air bags. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Chevrolet dealers.
Does it include 2016 Trax wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2016 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $49.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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