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ProblemsByVin File / 2015-CHEVROLET-TRAX
2015 · chevrolet

chevrolet Trax problems

2 safety recalls. 94 owner complaints. We mapped every trouble spot before you sign the papers.

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Reliability score
7.4 / 10

Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.

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Top trouble spots 8 categories with 3+ complaints

powertrain
17 reports · avg $2,500
moderate
steering
13 reports · avg $700
severe
electrical
12 reports · avg $850
moderate
airbags
11 reports · avg $1,100
severe
engine
9 reports · avg $3,100
severe
brakes
5 reports · avg $450
severe
suspension
5 reports · avg $900
critical
body
4 reports · avg $1,500
moderate

What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim

2015 Trax · powertrain
VEHICLE ROLLS BACKWARD IN DRIVE CAUSING NEAR COLLISION. I WAS OPERATING THE VEHICLE ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS ON A SLIGHT INCLINE AND THE GEAR SELECTOR IN DRIVE, THE VEHICLE SHIFTS TO NEUTRAL CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ROLL BACKWARD WHEN THE BRAKE IS RELEASED AND ON 2 OCCASIONS CAUSING…
12/16/2016 · NHTSA ODI #10935584.0
2015 Trax · steering
I HAVE BEEN SENT A PRETTY EGREGIOUS RECALL BY GM. I MADE AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEALER I PURCHASED THE CAR FROM. DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THEY HAD TO ORDER THE PART. IT'S BEEN A MONTH. WHEN I WENT TO THE DEALERSHIP, THEY SAID THE PART WAS NOT IN. MEANWHILE, MY FRIEND HAD HER RECALL…
12/14/2019 · NHTSA ODI #11289038.0
2015 Trax · steering
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHEVROLET TRAX. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, THE DRIVER STRUCK A CURB. WHEN THE CONTACT TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED THE ENGINE, THE VEHICLE DROVE NORMALLY. THE VEHICLE…
12/13/2018 · NHTSA ODI #11161152.0
2015 Trax · steering
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHEVROLET TRAX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING FAILED TO FUNCTION AND THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATED ABNORMALLY. NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V146000 (STEERING) WAS REFERENCED. THE DEALER (CENTRAL CHEVROLET, 3207 STADIUM BLVD, JONESBORO,…
12/13/2018 · NHTSA ODI #11161206.0

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Active recalls showing 2 of 2

severe NHTSA 15V162000 20/03/2015

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

If the label is missing front and rear rim size information, the owner may replace the rims with ones that are an incorrect size, increasing the risk of crash.

Fix: 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. GM's number for this recall is 15166.
severe NHTSA 15V146000 13/03/2015

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 circuit board wear may cause a sudden loss of electric power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 15168.

Common questions

Is the 2015 Chevrolet Trax reliable?

Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 7.4 out of 10 based on 94 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2015 Chevrolet Trax is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.

What's the most common problem on the 2015 Chevrolet Trax?

Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is powertrain, with 17 complaints filed. Average repair cost runs about $2,500 at an independent shop.

What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?

The suspension is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $900 at an independent shop. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.

How do I check if my Chevrolet Trax has open recalls?

Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.

Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2015 Chevrolet Trax?

Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 94 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $900, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans aren't always better value.

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