![]() The dealership said it had a code p300 misfire and replaced the coil, sparkplugs and oil change. I experienced the check engine light and stabil trak light came on engine lost compression. On 02/02/21 my 2015 chevy Trax ltzawd mileage 96,612 was taken to karl tyler lewiston Chevrolet, lewiston, idaho. The air conditioning completely failed on a long distance drive from memphis, TN, to houston, TX. I brought this to a dealership but they were unable to recreate the problem due to the length of time that it took for the problem to occur while driving, so was never completely investigated. ) I smelled a chemical smell anytime the air conditioner was running and just believed it to be a normal occurrence, as well as any time I went a long distance using the ac, it would stop working. Symptoms had occurred previously, beginning as soon as I purchased the vehicle (but did not realize it was a symptom until the unit went out. This happened during the intense heat wave this summer (tennessee summer 2022) and my air conditioning failed, causing incredibly hot climate conditions in the car, which I had no substitute that I could drive during 100 degree weather. Īir conditioning compressor failed, took to a gm dealership service center and was informed that the ac compressor failed at a weld joint, most likely due to an improper weld. The next diagnostic testing available is two months out. contacted Chevrolet dealer (175 wiwoole st, hilo, hi 96720) direct. At the end of the day, I picked up my car and safely drove home on Sunday evening. I pulled my car on the side of the road and called for a ride. check engine light came on while I was getting ready for a long trip. Returned to the mechanic and it was diagnosed. I attempted to drive safely in traffic as the car shook. check engine light and stabilitrax light came on, vehicle wobbled/shook a lot while driving at an intersection. If check engine light comes on recommend taking to dealer. Check engine light - po299 popped up (lack of power to turbo charge) check all vacuum lines and clamps all good. mechanic diagnosed during my scheduled oil change. This vehicle is being used for business and travels frequently. No openings available at the mechanics due to holiday. At this time, we are told the cars issue is the turbo. Anytime the vehicle exhibits the above mentioned problems, the check engine light does come on and usually in addition to the issues listed above, the car seems to be low/out of oil. The vehicle has been looked at by napleton Hyundai in glenview, jennings chevy in glenview and prior to our ownership, anderson chevy in chicago. We also found that on Dec 17th, 2022, the previous owner took the car in with the same problems and after getting an estimate, declined service and took the car back Dec 28th, 2022. Upon getting the car back on April 26th, it took merely 4-5 more days for the problems to come back again. During those 2 months of waiting, my parents were instructed not to take the highway and not to exceed 40mph. ![]() Those items were backordered and were not able to be replaced until 2 months after our original complaint. At the time it was diagnosed as a catalytic converter and flex pipe problem. My parents and I went on Feb 16th, 2023 to napleton Hyundai in glenview and bought the car used and after 2 days of driving, my parents were having issues with the car and being able to accelerate. After I told the dealership about how long in driving it takes to recreate the problem, the dealership that currently holds the car(jennings Chevrolet in glenview, IL) were able to reproduce the problem. Our safety does seem to be at risk as we cannot seem to keep up with traffic speeds and would likely cause an accident if we remain on the road while the car is exhibiting these conditions. The check engine light come on when this occurs. After maybe 10-15min of driving, if attempting to go over 40mph, the car starts making a clinking sound, a lot of exhaust smoke comes out the back and there is a general inability to accelerate without the engine sputtering which even happened at lower speeds once it has already started to happen. The issues with the car happen when attempting to go over 40mph.
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