2015 Chevrolet Trax
This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 95
- Recalls
- 7
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Engine
Campaigns on file for 2015
None on file
23% of complaints
Complaints per year
2015: 95 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 |
| 2015 | 95 |
| 2016 | 120 |
| 2017 | 114 |
| 2018 | 102 |
| 2019 | 136 |
| 2020 | 98 |
| 2021 | 23 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2024 | 178 |
| 2025 | 95 |
| 2026 | 19 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Engine
23% · 22 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Trax. While attempting to stop the vehicle, it lost power and the check engine indicator illuminated. While accelerating from a stop, the vehicle began to smoke profusely while the engine stalled.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-01-09
Electrical system
23% · 22 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Dash shuts down shutting off power steering, and power breaks, no dash readout, no turn signals breaklights or headlights, happens suddenly
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-19
Power train
19% · 18 reportsSteering
14% · 13 reportsMost commonly citing column.
Show complaint excerpts
I am unable to control my vehicle. Something in front end of vehicle pushes and pulls the vehicle from left to right without being able to regain control.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-05-06
Also filed under Service brakes and suspension
Air bags
13% · 12 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owned a 2015 Chevrolet Trax. While driving 50 MPH, the contact fell asleep and crashed head on into a brick wall. The air bags failed to deploy.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-06-01
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Trax. While driving approximately 3 MPH, the contact approached a four way stop and was rear ended on the passenger side. The air bags failed to deploy.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-05-16
Tl* the contact owned a 2015 Chevrolet Trax. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the contact crashed into the rear of the preceding vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained injuries that required medical attention.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-01-05
Safety timeline
7 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2015-04-24Steering15V146000 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.
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2015-04-29Equipment15V162000 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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2016-05-26Electrical system, equipment16V257000 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.
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.
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2016-07-22Electrical system, equipment16V422000 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.
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.
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2016-10-13Air bags, seat belts16V651000 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...
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. The recall began on October 13, 2016.
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2017-08-04Air bags, seat belts17V437000 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...
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. The recall began on August 4, 2017.
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2019-11-06Suspension19V652000 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.
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. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.
Buy-smart checklist
2015 Chevrolet Trax — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine: 22 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 22 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 18 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 15V146000 · Steering
- Recall 15V162000 · Equipment
- Recall 16V257000 · Electrical system, equipment
- Recall 16V422000 · Electrical system, equipment
- Recall 16V651000 · Air bags, seat belts
- Recall 17V437000 · Air bags, seat belts
- Recall 19V652000 · Suspension
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- Is the 2015 Chevrolet Trax reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2015 Chevrolet Trax is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2015 Chevrolet Trax?
- The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2015 Chevrolet Trax have?
- 7 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.