Most common 2015 Chevrolet Trax problems
Share of the 96 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Chevrolet Trax complaints by model year
Best Trax years: 2014, 2022, 2021. Years to avoid: 2024, 2025, 2019. Compare all years →
2015 Chevrolet Trax recalls (7)
Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint
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.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the left and right front lower-control arms, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2019.
Air bags › Frontal › Sensor/control module-inactive
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…
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge.
Seat belts › Pretensioner
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…
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge.
Electrical system › Software
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.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. The recall began on July 22, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 45340.
Electrical system › Software
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…
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.
Equipment › Other › Labels
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.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and will send owners a corrected label, free of charge. The recall April 29, 2015. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, and Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.
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Steering › Electric power assist system
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.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the steering column assembly, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 24, 2015.
What 2015 Chevrolet Trax owners say
Electrical system all 23 →
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Trax. The contact stated that upon entering the vehicle, the vehicle failed to emit an audible chime, indicating that the seat belts had not been fastened. While driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact heard an abnormal clicking sound coming from the front end of the vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the passenger's side upper control arm. The vehicle was repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V652000 (Suspension) and NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V422000 (Electrical System, Equipment) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. …
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Trax. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled without warning. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and had the vehicle tow to the dealer. The dealer replaced the fuel module, but the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was towed to the dealer however, no cause for the failure was found. The dealer however, stated that the battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 116,959.
Engine & cooling all 23 →
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Trax. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, an abnormal, burning odor would emit throughout the vehicle cabin without warning. The contact's husband inspected that vehicle and discovered that the coolant had leaked out of the reservoir. The contact initially took the vehicle to the dealer where they informed her that the water pump and a transmission valve were leaking. The contact then took the vehicle to an independent mechanic where they replaced the serpentine belt. The contact stated that the vehicle was not equipped with a temperature gauge which caused the contact to not know that her vehicle was overheating. The contact stated that additional work needed to be performed on the vehicle due to the lack of a temperature gauge. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had been repaired. …
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Trax. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would jerk and hesitate, and excessive smoke was present coming from the rear exhaust pipes. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that there was no lubrication to the engine due to a lack of engine oil. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer. No further information was available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 72,000.
Transmission & drivetrain
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Trax. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle the engine suddenly began to sputter and the check engine and traction control warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that the rear differential had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The contact indicated that the rear differential had previously failed and was replaced in 2019 however, the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was not yet notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 88,857.
While stopped and ready to move forward when I press the accelerator the car jerks only from stop to go forward it hesitates. It has the same transmission symptoms as other car I had. I'm very concerned about this issue because a transmission it's very expensive and can't afford to fix it due to Covid-19 have no money. Considering how much the dealers charge for a diagnostic it's ridiculously expensive just to check a problem they already know that exists. Please help.
2015 Chevrolet Trax engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4L 4-cyl turbo | 6-speed automatic | FWD | 26 / 34 / 29 |
| 1.4L 4-cyl turbo | 6-speed automatic | AWD | 24 / 31 / 27 |
EPA ratings. Class: Small SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2015 Chevrolet Trax a good car?
Based on 96 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2015 Trax rates average: 14% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Trax at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2015 Chevrolet Trax?
The electrical system — 23 complaints, 24% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the engine & cooling (23) and transmission & drivetrain (18).
How many recalls does the 2015 Chevrolet Trax have?
There are 7 recalls for the 2015 Chevrolet Trax, the most recent from September 12, 2019 (lower ball joint). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Chevrolet Trax?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2014, 2022 and 2021. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2024, 2025 and 2019. See the full Chevrolet Trax years comparison.
At what mileage do 2015 Chevrolet Trax problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 37,000 miles; 61% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.