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 A NEAR ROLL BACK REAR TO FRONT COLLISION.
2015 chevrolet Trax powertrain problems
moderate 17 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $2,500
Complaints
17
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$2,500
What owners are reporting 6 most recent
WHILE I WAS DRIVING MY 2015 CHEVY TRAX, THE TRANSMISSION GOT STUCK IN THIRD GEAR. I SWITCHED TO MANUAL AND IT STILL WOULDN'T MOVE OUT OF THIRD GEAR. IN ORDER TO GET IT OFF THE ROAD, I HAD TO DRIVE IT TO A SAFE PLACE. SITTING AT A RED LIGHT IN DRIVE, I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE BREAK AND THE CAR DIDN'T INCH FORWARD LIKE NORMAL. THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT WAS ON SO WAS THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT. THER…
THE CAR IS SPUDDERING WHEN I DRIVE AND, ITS REALLY UNSAFE. WHEN I TRY TO DRIVE IT BASICALLY SKIPS WHEN I TRY TO DRIVE.
MY CAR IS LITERALLY SPUDDERING TECHNICALLY SKIPPING THEN, JERKING BACK. IT'S A SAFETY HAZARD ALREADY ALMOST HIT A COUPLE CARS BECAUSE, ITS JERKING I NEED HELP TRYING TO GET MY CAR CHANGED OUT. THIS IS A HUGE DEFECT ON THE CAR. PLEASE HELPP
NOTICED COOLANT RESERVOIR WAS EMPTY. PUT IT IN THE SHOP AND IT IS THE TURBO THAT CHEVY MANUFACTURES WITH THE ENGINE. IT IS LEAKING. THE VEHICLE IS ONLY A 2015 WITH 34,000 MILES, THE TURBO SHOULD NOT BE LEAKING ALREADY. IT DOES NEED TO BE REPLACED. I HAVE GOTTEN ALL THE MAINTENANCE DONE.
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 diffe…
Common questions
How serious is the powertrain problem on the 2015 chevrolet Trax?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 17 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $2,500 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the powertrain typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $2,500 for powertrain repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to powertrain?
No active recalls currently cover powertrain issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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