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2013 Chevrolet Trax: Recalls, Problems & MPG

Here are the deets on the 2013 Chevrolet Trax: 1 recall, 0 owner complaints.

1vehicle recalls
0owner complaints
0mention a crash
–best combined mpg
2013 Chevrolet Trax
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Recalls

1 vehicle recall from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.

Electrical, Equipment Vehicle recall #16V257000 · 2016 · 317,572 vehicles

What's wrong: 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 open the door. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (fmvss) number 114 "theft protection."

Why it matters: Without audible indicators, the driver May leave the key in the ignition, increasing the risk of theft.

The fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule.

Most-reported problems

No owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 Chevrolet Trax so far.

Want the full repair deets? Get the factory manual.

Recall and complaint data tells you what goes wrong. A service manual tells you how to fix it: torque specs, wiring diagrams, fluid capacities and step-by-step procedures for the 2013 Chevrolet Trax.

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FAQ

Does the 2013 Chevrolet Trax have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 vehicle recall for the 2013 Chevrolet Trax. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Where can I get a 2013 Chevrolet Trax repair manual?

eManualOnline sells downloadable manuals, Mitchell 1 DIY and ALLDATAdiy sell online access to factory repair data, and Haynes sells printed guides and online access. Pick a download if you want to keep it, or a subscription for wiring diagrams and TSBs.

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