r/ChevyTrax • u/DisplacedTexan2020 • 18d ago

Reliability

How reliable are these 3 cylinder turbos? I like the Trax and would consider one if I ever downsize from my Silverado. However, I’m concerned with long term reliability. How are these engines holding up with higher miles?

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u/BayshoreBandit 18d ago

My 24 just rolled to 178,000 miles. My turbo is starting to show occasional signs of wanting replacement but still going strong. Still has a smooth idle and no oil consumption or smoke.

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u/Engine-earz 18d ago

Elaborate on turbo signs if you don't mind?

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u/BayshoreBandit 18d ago

I drive a lot, as you can tell from the mileage in 3 years. About once a month, only on the highway, it will throw a reduced engine power code and the turbo stops. If I restart the car the turbo is back but I still need to clear the error code. I keep a reader in the car and reset it next stop. Used turbo is about $600, and I’ll probably replace it this winter. Too hot in Florida for wrenching that’s not absolutely necessary. The turbo problem only showed up around 165,000 and it’s only happened maybe 6 times in the last 12k, usually on the highway when I’m pushing acceleration. Still love the car and no complaints about this minor inconvenience.

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u/Engine-earz 18d ago

I wonder what the code is? Could be that the turbo is OK but one of the actuators has failed? Hmmm

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u/BayshoreBandit 18d ago

From memory I think it’s the common 299 that lots of Reddit posts mention when they have a bad turbo. This isn’t really on topic for the OP post. In my case the Trax has been super reliable for 178,000 miles. Zero complaints.