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Chevrolet Trax 9BQC

Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice

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Engine Overview

The Chevrolet Trax 9BQC is available with one engine variant at 158 hp.

Trax · Petrol· 155 PS
2024 2026

1.3-liter turbo three-cylinder with 155 hp and 184 lb-ft. Paired with 6-speed auto in the Trax, 9-speed with AWD in the Encore GX. Stronger and smoother than the 1.2L LIH sibling. Early engine grenades and fuel rail defects show GM still has quality work to do.

  • !! Catastrophic engine failure (L3T)

    2024–2025 NHTSA complaints: owners report 'explosive bang,' smoke, total loss. Documented 2025 case with rod failure at 11,000 miles. Too new for final verdict but warning sign.

    Symptoms: Loud bang, smoke, complete engine failure
    6,000–15,000 $
    Ad L3T 1.2 engine replacement
  • !! Fuel rail failure (L3T)

    2025 model year: check engine light at 156 miles, fuel rail replacement required, parts backordered late 2024.

    Symptoms: Check engine light, rough running, power loss
    500–1,500 $
    Ad fuel rail L3T 1.2
  • ! Squeaking and ticking from engine bay (L3T)

    Multiple 2024/2025 units show squeaking and ticking noises, matching GM TSB. Dealers calling it 'normal.'

    Symptoms: Squeak on cold start, ticking at idle
    0–500 $
    Ad L3T ECU update

Vehicle Weaknesses

WeaknessCost
!6T40 harsh shifting (PIP6095C)

GM TSB PIP6095C for 2025–2026 Trax and Buick Envista: TEHCM solenoid valve over-travel, valve contacts or ruptures protective screen. Shift quality impacted.

Symptoms: Harsh shift shocks, occasional hesitation, check engine
from 40,000 km
Ad TEHCM valve body 6T40 Trax
 High
●Torque converter shudder 28–53 mph

2024 Trax units show humming and growling from the torque converter between 28 and 53 mph on torque converter clutch reapply.

Symptoms: Humming/vibration at 28–53 mph on light throttle
from 50,000 km
Ad torque converter 6T40 Trax
 High
NHTSA Owner Complaints
Below average
210 complaints · 2024–2026
  1. 01 Electrical
    77
  2. 02 Engine
    51 ⚠ 1
  3. 03 Other
    39 ⚠ 1
  4. 04 Lighting
    18
  5. 05 Collision Avoidance
    16 ⚠ 5

Top Reported Issues

⚠ Electrical (77 complaints)
⚠ Engine (51 complaints)
⚠ Other (39 complaints)
Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov) · 2026-04

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Known Problems and Issues +

A total of 10 weaknesses have been documented for the Chevrolet Trax 9BQC (2024–2026) — 3 engine-related and 7 vehicle-related. Typical issues affect Gearbox, Other, Electronics, HVAC. Considered reliable: L3T (1.3L Turbo I3).

What to watch out for with the Chevrolet Trax? See the detailed listing of all engine and vehicle weaknesses in the sections above.

Frequently Asked Questions

What problems and weaknesses does the Chevrolet Trax 9BQC have? +
The Chevrolet Trax 9BQC has 3 known engine weaknesses and 7 vehicle weaknesses.
What should I look for when buying a used Chevrolet Trax 9BQC? +
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Which engine is recommended? +
Good choice: L3T (1.3L Turbo I3). The most reliable engine is the L3T (1.3L Turbo I3) with the lowest risk score. The most fun to drive is the L3T (1.3L Turbo I3).
Which Chevrolet Trax 9BQC engine is the most reliable? +
The {code} ({displacement}) is the most reliable engine in the Chevrolet Trax 9BQC. It has the lowest risk score of all available engines and is rated "Good Choice". However, there are 3 known weaknesses to be aware of.
Which Chevrolet Trax 9BQC engine is the most fun? +
The {code} ({displacement}) offers the most driving fun in the Chevrolet Trax 9BQC — rated: "Decent". {description} A 1.3L three-pot making 155 hp through a 6-speed auto sounds like penalty-box territory, and it kind of is — but for the money the new Trax drives more grown-up than it has any right to, looks sharp and packs more room than most rivals. No AWD at any price, and early engine grenades plus infotainment blackouts show GM still has quality work to do.
Is the Chevrolet Trax 9BQC worth buying used? +
The Chevrolet Trax 9BQC is a good choice as a used car — 1 of 1 engine variants are rated 'Good Choice'.
What horsepower variants are available for the Chevrolet Trax 9BQC? +
The Chevrolet Trax 9BQC is available with engine variants from 158 to 158 hp. Petrol: L3T (1.3L Turbo I3).

Last updated: February 2026 · All information without guarantee