CRUISE CONTROL SETTING DOES NOT DISPLAY THE SPEED YOU'RE SETTING IT TO, AND ALSO REGISTERS AN INCORRECT SPEED AT TIMES. THERE HAVE BEEN 2-3 TIMES NOW THAT I HAVE TRIED TO SET MY CRUISE CONTROL (CLICKING SET WHILE GOING A CERTAIN SPEED, THE LIGHT TURNS GREEN BUT MY VEHICLE BEGAN TO INCREASE RAPIDLY. I COULDN'T FIGURE OUT WHAT SPEED I HAD IT SET TO, AND MY FOOT WAS NOT ON THE ACCELERATOR, SO THERE I…
2016 chevrolet Trax cruise control problems
moderate 4 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $600
Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$600
What owners are reporting 2 most recent
MY CAR LOSES POWER AND WILL NOT ACCELERATE UP HILLS, IN THE COLD ON THE FREEWAY IN THE MORNING (6:00AM PST). CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON. IT HAS BEEN TO THE SHOP 6 TIMES SINCE FEB. 2019 FOR THE SAME ISSUE OF CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON, LOSS OF POWER, EMISSIONS-AIR LEAKS WHICH CAUSE LOSS OF POWER. I WILL HAVE TO UPLOAD DOCUMENTS AT A LATER DATE AS I DO NOT HAVE THEM TODAY. SENDING CAR BACK TO C…
Common questions
How serious is the cruise control problem on the 2016 chevrolet Trax?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 4 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $600 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the cruise control typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $600 for cruise control repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to cruise control?
No active recalls currently cover cruise control issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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