Injectors (Denso) / high-pressure pump
usually 150,000–250,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Smoke, knocking, hard start
Fix: Test and replace
€600–1,500
Common faults, service intervals and costs
Chevrolet Trax
2013–2015
3
engines covered
13
known faults
3
official recalls
Enter your VIN and mileage and get a plan built for your exact engine and gearbox.
The Chevrolet Trax was built from 2013 to 2015.
For this generation we cover 3 engines and 13 known faults, each with the mileage range where it usually appears.
The most expensive known risk is 6T40 / 6T45 3-5-R wave plate: it usually appears at 80,000–200,000 km and costs €1,200–2,500 to fix.
Engines
| Engine | Fuel | Timing drive | Oil |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.7 CDTI / DTI / VCDi (Isuzu) | Diesel | Belt · 150,000 km / every 96 mo | 5W-30 · dexos2 / GM-LL-B-025 · ~5.4 L · every 15,000 km |
| 1.4 Turbo (A14NET) | Petrol | Chain | 5W-30 · dexos2 · ~4.0 L · every 15,000 km |
| 1.6 / 1.8 16v Ecotec (Opel Family 1: Z16XER / Z18XER) | Petrol | Belt · 120,000 km / every 96 mo | 5W-30 · dexos2 · ~4.5 L · every 15,000 km |
Faults by engine
1.7 CDTI / DTI / VCDi (Isuzu)
EGR valve / cooler
usually 100,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Limp mode
Fix: Clean or replace
€200–700
Turbo oil seals
usually 150,000–250,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Smoke, oil use
Fix: Service the turbo
€400–900
1.4 Turbo (A14NET)
PCV valve in cam cover
usually 60,000–140,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Whistle, oil leaks, lean codes
Fix: Replace cam cover
€200–400
Turbo coolant line leak
usually 80,000–160,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Coolant smell
Fix: Replace line
€100–300
1.6 / 1.8 16v Ecotec (Opel Family 1: Z16XER / Z18XER)
Camshaft phaser (variator) failure
usually 80,000–160,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Rattle / diesel-like noise, P0016–P0017 codes
Fix: Replace phasers and solenoids
€400–900
Ignition module (cassette)
usually 80,000–160,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Misfire; oil from the cam cover gasket in plug wells
Fix: Replace module and cam cover gasket
€150–400
Thermostat housing / coolant leaks
usually 80,000–160,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Coolant loss, overheating
Fix: Replace housing
€150–350
Oil cooler housing seal (oil in coolant)
usually 100,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Oil in the expansion tank
Fix: Replace oil cooler seals
€200–500
Gearboxes
Manual
Clutch wear
usually 120,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Slipping, high bite point
Fix: Replace clutch kit
€500–900
Dual-mass flywheel
usually 150,000–220,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Rattle at idle, vibration pulling away
Fix: Replace with clutch
€700–1,400
Automatic (Aisin AF40 / GM 6T40 / 6T45)
6T40 / 6T45 3-5-R wave plate
usually 80,000–200,000 km · High risk
model years 2008–2017 only
Signs: Loss of 3rd, 5th and reverse
Fix: Replace the wave plate (gearbox rebuild)
€1,200–2,500
AF40 valve body / harsh shifts
usually 100,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Harsh or flared shifts
Fix: Fluid change; valve body repair
€300–1,200
Scheduled service
Intervals and typical prices for the 1.7 CDTI / DTI / VCDi (Isuzu) engine. Other engines differ in oil, timing drive and some filters; the app gives the exact plan.
| Item | Interval | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| DPF health check (soot / ash load)Emissions | every 20,000 km | €0–60 |
| Engine oil + oil filterEngine | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €70–150 |
| Cabin (pollen) filterClimate | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €15–40 |
| Brake fluidBrakes | every 24 months | €50–95 |
| A/C service (regas + desiccant)Climate | every 24 months | €70–150 |
| Air filterEngine | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €15–45 |
| Fuel filterFuel | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €40–110 |
| Glow plugsEngine | every 100,000 km | €120–300 |
| Auxiliary (serpentine) beltEngine | every 120,000 km | €70–180 |
| Coolant replacementCooling | every 150,000 km or every 96 months | €70–150 |
| Timing belt kit + water pumpEngine | every 150,000 km or every 96 months | €450–900 |
| Manual gearbox oilTransmission | every 150,000 km | €60–130 |
| Front brake padsBrakes | usually at 30,000–60,000 km | €60–150 |
| Front brake discs + padsBrakes | usually at 60,000–120,000 km | €150–320 |
| Rear brake padsBrakes | usually at 50,000–90,000 km | €50–130 |
| Tyres (set of 4)Wheels | usually at 40,000–60,000 km | €320–700 |
| Wiper bladesBody | checked at service | €20–50 |
| 12V batteryElectrical | checked at service | €100–220 |
Most common engine versions in the EU
New cars of this generation registered in the EU, Iceland and Norway 2010–2025: 23,390, of which 24 in Croatia. The share shows how common each version is.
| Version | Share | Years | CO₂ | Fuel use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.7 CDTI / DTI / VCDi (Isuzu)1.7 (1,686 cm³) · 96 kW (131 hp) · Diesel | 56.3 % | 2013–2015 | — | — |
| 1.4 Turbo (A14NET)1.4 (1,364 cm³) · 103 kW (140 hp) · Petrol | 24.2 % | 2013–2015 | — | — |
| 1.6 / 1.8 16v Ecotec (Opel Family 1: Z16XER / Z18XER)1.6 (1,598 cm³) · 85 kW (116 hp) · Petrol | 14.7 % | 2013–2015 | — | — |
| 1.7 CDTI / DTI / VCDi (Isuzu)1.7 (1,686 cm³) · Diesel | 2.2 % | 2013–2015 | — | — |
| 1.6 / 1.8 16v Ecotec (Opel Family 1: Z16XER / Z18XER)1.6 (1,598 cm³) · Petrol | 1.7 % | 2013–2015 | — | — |
Source: European Environment Agency (EEA), monitoring of CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars, CC BY 4.0. CO₂ and fuel use are official type-approval values (WLTP from 2021), not real-world consumption.
Owner complaints in the US
Which systems owners reported to the US agency NHTSA and at what mileage. Complaints are not confirmed faults and some relate to recalls. Sample: 61 complaints.
Official recalls
Recalls the manufacturer published in the United Kingdom for this model (3). The same recalls usually apply across Europe. Ask an authorised dealer to check by VIN whether your car is affected and whether the work has been done.
- Airbag Chevrolet Takata Driver’s Airbag04/02/2025 · R/2025/036
- Brakes / ABS / ESP The brake pedal may potentially stick as a result of high vehicle interior temperatures14/04/2021 · R/2021/125
- Doors / locks / lids Front seat lap belt pre-tensioner may not function as intended17/07/2015 · R/2015/125
Common questions
Does the Chevrolet Trax have a timing chain or a timing belt?
1.7 CDTI / DTI / VCDi (Isuzu): belt · 150,000 km / every 96 mo; 1.4 Turbo (A14NET): chain; 1.6 / 1.8 16v Ecotec (Opel Family 1: Z16XER / Z18XER): belt · 120,000 km / every 96 mo.
What are the known problems with the Chevrolet Trax?
The faults with the highest risk: 6T40 / 6T45 3-5-R wave plate (80,000–200,000 km, €1,200–2,500); injectors (Denso) / high-pressure pump (150,000–250,000 km, €600–1,500); dual-mass flywheel (150,000–220,000 km, €700–1,400); AF40 valve body / harsh shifts (100,000–200,000 km, €300–1,200). The full list by engine is on this page.
What should you check when buying a used Chevrolet Trax?
Before you buy, ask an authorised dealer to check by VIN that the recalls have been done (3 have been published for this model). If the engine has a timing belt, ask for the invoice for its replacement: with no proof, assume it has not been done. On the test drive, watch for these signs: loss of 3rd, 5th and reverse; smoke, knocking, hard start. The full checklist is in the guide to buying a used car.
Models with the same engines
These models share engines with this car, so they share some of its faults too.
Opel Astra J 2009–2015Opel Mokka / Mokka X 2012–2019Opel Insignia A 2008–2017Opel Zafira B 2005–2014Opel Meriva B 2010–2017Chevrolet Cruze 2009–2015Opel Zafira Tourer C 2011–2019Chevrolet Orlando 2011–2015
Other Chevrolet models
Chevrolet Aveo 2011–2015Chevrolet Spark 2010–2015Chevrolet Captiva 2006–2015
Sources and notes
Faults, intervals and prices are indicative and collected from public sources and owner experience; always rely on the service book and a qualified workshop. Test statistics: DVSA – Anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0. Dutch tests: RDW Open Data (CC0). Engine versions: EEA, monitoring of CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars (CC BY 4.0, DG CLIMA). Owner complaints: NHTSA ODI (public domain). Recalls: DVSA Vehicle Safety Branch Recalls Database, OGL v3.0. Brand and model names are trademarks of their owners and are used only to describe the vehicles.
Updated 08/10/2026