2015 Chevrolet Trax Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2015 Chevrolet Trax.

< older2016
Complaints
145
per 10K Sold
23.0
US Sales
63,030
Crashes
19
Fires
2
Injuries
6
Fatalities
1
Recalls
7

Worst 2015 Chevrolet Trax Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#122 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:67,139 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:2
#221 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:47,689 mi
#318 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:36,704 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2015 Chevrolet Trax.

Engine Problems
22
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Avg Miles
67,139
Electrical Faults
21
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
47,689
Transmission / Drivetrain
18
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
36,704
Airbags
12
complaints
Crashes
8
Fires
Avg Miles
19,671
Steering Defects
12
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
54,389
Brakes
8
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
Avg Miles
34,250
Suspension Failures
7
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
78,000
Fuel System
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
38,121
Seat Belt Issues
5
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
38,908
Body Structure
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
75,000
Unintended Acceleration
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
43,908
Electronic Stability Control
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Other Equipment
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering:Column
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2015 Chevrolet Trax

7 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~4,133,045 vehicles.

19V652000Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint
~93,722 affected

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Chevrolet Trax vehicles. A joint in one or both of the front lower control arms may have been improperly welded. An improperly welded joint may break, resulting in the partial separation of the lower control arm from the vehicle.

17V437000Seat Belts:pretensioner · Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control Module-inactive · Air Bags:frontal
~40,683 affected

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Spark EV, Caprice PPV and SS vehicles, 2014-2017 Buick Encore and Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, 2015-2016 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Trax, Suburban and Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Yukon and Yukon XL vehicles, and 2015-2017 GMC Sierra HD 2500 and 3500 vehicles. While being previously remedied for recall 16V-651, the affected vehicles may not have received the complete software update necessary to remedy the recall condition. Without the update, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.

16V651000Seat Belts:pretensioner · Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control Module-inactive · Air Bags:frontal
~3,640,162 affected

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles and 2014-2017 Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500, Trax, Caprice Police Pursuit Vehicle, GMC Sierra 1500, Buick Encore, and 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse, Chevrolet Spark EV and SS vehicles. In the affected vehicles, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.

16V422000Electrical System:software · Equipment:electrical:radio/tape Deck/cd Etc.
~18,780 affected

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Chevrolet Sonic and Trax, and 2013-2015 Spark vehicles equipped with a Bring Your Own Media radio. The affected radios may fail to provide an audible warning chime when the driver fails to fasten their seatbelt or if the driver leaves the key in the ignition. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 208 "Occupant Crash Protection" and 114 "Theft Protection."

16V257000Electrical System:software · Equipment:electrical:radio/tape Deck/cd Etc.
~317,572 affected

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Chevrolet Sonic and Trax vehicles and 2013-2015 Chevrolet Spark vehicles equipped with a Bring Your Own Media radio. 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."

15V162000Equipment:other:labels
~19,831 affected

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Buick Encore vehicles manufactured August 26, 2014, to February 9, 2015, and 2015 Chevrolet Trax vehicles manufactured October 13, 2014, to February 3, 2015. The affected vehicles have tire placards that do not provide the rim size information for the front or rear wheels. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims and Motor Home/Recreation Vehicle Trailer Load Carrying Capacity Information for Motor Vehicles with a GVWR of 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds) or less."

15V146000Steering:electric Power Assist System
~2,295 affected

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Buick Encore vehicles manufactured November 27, 2014, to February 24, 2015, and 2015 Chevrolet Trax vehicles manufactured November 18, 2014, to February 17, 2015. The steering column assembly housing may contact the power steering printed circuit board causing the circuit board to wear.

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2015 Chevrolet Trax — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2015 Chevrolet Trax reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2015 Chevrolet Trax has 145 NHTSA complaints, 19 crash-related, and 7 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 22 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2015 Chevrolet Trax?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (22 complaints, avg 67,139 mi); Electrical Faults (21 complaints, avg 47,689 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (18 complaints, avg 36,704 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2015 Chevrolet Trax?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 48,563 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2015 Chevrolet Trax?
NHTSA complaints for the 2015 Chevrolet Trax include 19 crash-related reports, 2 fire reports, 6 injuries, and 1 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2015 Chevrolet Trax have any recalls?
Yes — 7 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 4,133,045 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2015 Chevrolet Trax?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Trax reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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