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2015 Chevrolet Trax Owner Complaints

Updated May 30, 20265 Critical Recalls
Daniel Wilson
2015 Chevrolet Trax Owner Complaints

Complaint Summary

The 2015 Chevrolet Trax has 143 reported complaints.

  • Top issues involve engine and electrical system.

Reliability Score

Reliability Score

6.9/ 10

Based on 143 complaints

Most Frequent Issues

ENGINE

22 15.4%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

21 14.7%

POWER TRAIN

17 11.9%

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

14 9.8%

AIR BAGS

12 8.4%

Quick Insights

  • The top category is ENGINE, accounting for 15.4% of all complaints.

  • Owners have reported issues across 20 distinct vehicle systems.

  • Note: Complaint data reflects owner reports and may not always indicate a verified defect. Compare with Recalls and TSBs for a complete picture.

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Complaint Summary

What owners keep reporting on the 2015 Chevrolet Trax

The 2015 Chevrolet Trax has 143 owner complaints in this dataset. ENGINE is the most common complaint category, representing about 15% of the reports shown here.

Most common complaint categories

The top complaint groups for the 2015 Chevrolet Trax are ENGINE (22), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (21), POWER TRAIN (17).

Are these complaints a serious red flag?

Potentially. 89 complaint reports involve higher-attention systems like brakes, steering, engine, powertrain, fuel, suspension, airbags, or electrical components, which is enough to justify a focused inspection.

What should buyers inspect on a used 2015 Chevrolet Trax?

Start with the top complaint systems, compare them against the recall report, then inspect service records for evidence that those same areas were already repaired or monitored.

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Detailed Complaint Log

Showing 20 of 20 systems

ENGINE

22 Reports15% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

I NOTICE A BURNING OIL ODOR FROM INSIDE MY TRAX AFTER THE CAR WARMS UP OR IN WARM WEATHER. USING THE AIR CONDITIONER IS OUT OF THE QUESTION ON THESE 90+ DEGREE DAYS. I PLAN TO GET THE CAR IN TOMMORROW TO HE CHECKED. BETWEEN THE BURNING OIL UNDER 9500 MILES, THE BAD BRAKES UNDER 4000 AND ROLLOUT BACKWARDS WHEN AT A STOP ON AN INCLINE, WORST CHEVY, PROBABLY LAST I EVER BUY.

7/20/2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHEVROLET TRAX. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (BILLION AUTO CHEVROLET LOCATED AT 4200 W 12TH ST, SIOUX FALLS, SD 57107; (605) 988-8538) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TURBO NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL OTHER TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE SAME DEALER AT LEAST SIX TIMES WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENTIRE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED AND WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 13,000.

7/24/2017

20 more complaints are available in this category.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

21 Reports15% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

( FIRST COMPLAINT)WHEN IN GEAR ON A HILL THE VEHICLE STARTS ROLLING BACK WARD FOR NO REASON I NOW HAVE TO DRIVE WITH TWO FEET (SECOND COMPLAINT) MY REAR VIEW CAMERA YOU CAN ONLY SEE 3/4 OF THE PICTUER THE PART IS BLACKED OUT. (THIRD COMPLAINT) THE OIL THINS VERY FAST HAD HTREE OIL CHANGES LESS THAN SIXMONTHS. THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN BACK TO THE DEAL 4 TIMES THE FOURTH TIME THEY TOLD ME IT WAS THE (INCLINE BRAKE) AND THE ONLY WAY IT COULD BE FIXED IS I WOULD HAVE TO GET A NEW VEHICLE BECAUSE IT WAS BUILT IN AND NO WAY THEY CAN FIX IT. THE CAMERA ISSUE THEY SAID IT MET GM AN CHEVROLET SPECS SO NOTHING WAS GOING TO BE DONE ABOUR IT. THERE ARE SERIOUS ISSUES WITH ALL MY COMPLAINT I AM NOT TRYING TO BE A STASTIC OF A RECALL VEHICLE. I AM SEND ATTATCHMENTS OF THE DEALERSHIPS DEMIALS OF THE PROBLEMS EXISTING. PLEASE SEE ATTATCHMENTS I WAS WONDERING IF I SHOULD GET THE NEWS MEDIA INVOLVED BECAUSE I SEE COMPLAINTS AND NO INVESTIGATIONS DONE ON ANY OF THESES MATTERS. [XXX]. 'INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).'

2/2/2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHEVROLET TRAX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BACK UP CAMERA FAILED TO FULLY ILLUMINATE, AS A SECTION OF THE CAMERA WAS BLANK. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE OR REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 600. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

5/11/2016

19 more complaints are available in this category.

POWER TRAIN

17 Reports12% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHEVROLET TRAX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ON AN INCLINE WITH THE BRAKES ENGAGED, THE VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS WITHOUT ANY WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO A SLEEP MODE PROGRAM IN THE TRANSMISSION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,385.

7/6/2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHEVROLET TRAX. WHILE AT A STOP ON A SLIGHT INCLINE, THE VEHICLE ROLLED BACK. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE REMEDY WAS UNABLE TO BE PROVIDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000.

9/10/2015

15 more complaints are available in this category.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

14 Reports10% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

THE AIR CONDITIONING CONTINUALLY CYCLES OFF AND ON AND DOES NOT BLOW OUT COLD. HAPPENS IN ALL PHASES OF DRIVING

1/2/2016

I NOTICE A BURNING OIL ODOR FROM INSIDE MY SUV AFTER THE CAR WARMS UP OR IN WARM WEATHER. I GOOGLED THE SYMPTOM & FOUND THAT GM IS RECALLING SOME 2015 TRAX FOR THIS PROBLEM. I CALLED DEALER & THEY FOUND NOTHING IN THEIR DATA BASE. I TOOK MY TRAX IN ANY WAY . THEY HAD IT FOR A DAY & COULDN'T CONFIRM ANY STRANGE ODOR. I'M CONCERNED THIS MIGHT BE ANOTHER IGNITION KEY SENEREO.

1/12/2016

12 more complaints are available in this category.

AIR BAGS

12 Reports8% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

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. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A TOW YARD AND WAS SUBSEQUENTLY TOTALED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE, BUT DID NOT RESPOND. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 7,400.

1/5/2016

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. THE POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENT WERE PRESENT AND A REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL BY AMBULANCE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED BACK PAIN, SPINAL INJURIES, AND WHIPLASH. THE CONTACT WAS TREATED AND RELEASED THE SAME DAY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 16,300. UPDATED 06/10/16*LJ .UPDATED 06/28/16 *BF *CN

5/16/2016

10 more complaints are available in this category.

STEERING

11 Reports8% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

I HAVE HAD MY TRAX IN FOR SERVICE 5+ TIMES DUE TO THE "BYOM" MEDIA AND DUE TO MY CAR BEING HACKED THROUGH THE "GLITCH" THROUGH THE MYLINK MEDIA CENTER AND INFORMANT SYSTEM, WHICH, IRONICALLY, AT THE BEGINNING OF MAY 2016, A RECALL NOTICE WAS SENT OUT ABOUT THIS ISSUE. I HAD MY CAR IN FOR SERVICE FOR THE 5TH TIME (SAME THING!!!) AND GM EXPLAINED TO ME THAT I WAS MISSING RELAY'S AND FUSES IN MY CAR (YES, CAUSE THE CAR DOESN'T LOCK AND THE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY HAD A GLITCH IN IT DUE TO THE RECALL")! I HAVE FILED SEVERAL CASES WITH GM ABOUT THIS AND HAVE HAD MY IDENTITY STOLEN, 2 WEEKS AFTER GETTING THIS VEHICLE!!!! SINCE THESE ITEMS WERE MISSING, THEY WANTED ME TO PAY FOR THIS OUT OF MY OWN POCKET, AGAIN GM'S RECALL AND ISSUE NOT MINE!!! SINCE I WOULDN'T PAY FOR WHAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN WARRANTIED, THEY REMOVED THE MISSING COMPONENTS FROM MY CAR, CHARGED ME $250 FOR THE DIAGNOSTIC AND A LOANER CAR (TOTAL SCAM AND THEY ARE ALLOWING ME TO DRIVE AROUND WITH MISSING COMPONENTS THAT WILL CONTINUE TO AFFECT THE GLITCHES IN THE "BYOM" AND CAR!? I AM DRIVING AROUND A SAFETY AND IDENTITY THEFT HAZARD NOW DUE TO GM AND THEIR LACK OF FOLLOW THROUGH ON A KNOWN ISSUE BROUGHT TO THEIR ATTENTION AT THE BEGINNING OF 2015 AT DEFCON CONVENTION!! SEE WIRED.COM- SAM KAMKAR BROUGHT THIS TO THEIR ATTENTION. THEY SOLD VEHICLES THAT WERE HACKABLE AND ARE JUST NOW BRINING IT TO OWNER'S ATTENTION! I AM BASICALLY DRIVING AROUND A CAR THAT MAY OR MAY NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY FOR MY SAFETY DUE TO THEIR GREED AND LACK OF ACCOUNTABILITY FOR THEIR ISSUES BUILDING THIS VEHICLE. THIS IS A DEATH HAZZARD TO ME AND THE 6 YO TWINS THAT RIDE IN MY CAR!! I WANTED TO BRING THIS TO YOUR ATTENTION AS I AM CONTINUING TO BE FOLLOWED AND HACKED IN MY CAR DUE TO THEIR NEGLIGENCE.

6/1/2016

POWER STEERING, TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM, AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON WHILE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY. AND STEERING COLUMN LOCKED UP. AFTER 20 MINUTES THE POWER STEERING AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS WENT OFF. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS READ AND P069E CODE WAS READ BACK. AFTER 4 DAYS THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WENT OFF ON ITS OWN.

6/28/2018

9 more complaints are available in this category.

SERVICE BRAKES

8 Reports6% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHEVROLET TRAX. WHEN THE CONTACT RELEASED THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED AS A FEATURE INHERENT TO THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 800. THE VIN WAS NOT PROVIDED. UPDATED 04/07/16*LJ *CN

1/26/2016

THE BRAKE STARTED SQEEKING AFTER DROVE OF LOT IN FEB 2016 UP TILL THIS VERY DAY JUNE 2016. ALSO WHEN APPLYING BRAKE HARD CAR SLIDES PAST STOP.

6/12/2016

6 more complaints are available in this category.

SUSPENSION

7 Reports5% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

MY WIFE AND I OWN A 2015 CHEVY TRAX, ONE OF MY RELATIVES OWNS A 2017 CHEVY TRAX. THE WIFE AND I ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME EXACT ISSUE THAT MY RELATIVE WAS WITH THE FRONT END NAMELY THE LOWER CONTROL ARM AND GM SAYS THEY ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR IT.

1/13/2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2015 CHEVROLET TRAX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HER DAUGHTER WHO WAS DRIVING AT NIGHT AND GOT TO A DETOUR, AND MADE A TURN, DRIVING DOWN HILL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BASED ON THE POLICE REPORT, THE DRIVER STOPPED, ATTEMPTING TO AVOID DRIVING OFF THE ROAD, SHE TRIED TO PULL THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD, IT APPEARED THAT THE VEHICLE DID NOT TURN TO THE INTENDED DIRECTION AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO A TREE, RESULTING IN A FATALITY. THE DRIVER, A 26-YEAR-OLD, WAS THROWN OUT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE ROLLED OVER HER AND INTO AN OPEN FIELD. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THERE WAS NO KNOWN WARNING INDICATORS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ACCORDING TO THE POLICE REPORT, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT WAS TWISTED AND UNLATCHED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED AND TOWED TO A POLICE IMPOUND LOT. THE VEHICLE WAS LATER TOWED AWAY BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY. THE CONTACT LATER RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V652000 (SUSPENSION). THE DEALER WAS NOT CALLED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WHO TOOK HER INFORMATION AND STATED THAT SOMEONE WOULD CALL BACK. THE CONTACT WAS CALLED BACK BUT WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CALLED BACK. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 62,000.

5/12/2020

5 more complaints are available in this category.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

5 Reports3% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

I HAVE HAD MY TRAX IN FOR SERVICE 5+ TIMES DUE TO THE "BYOM" MEDIA AND DUE TO MY CAR BEING HACKED THROUGH THE "GLITCH" THROUGH THE MYLINK MEDIA CENTER AND INFORMANT SYSTEM, WHICH, IRONICALLY, AT THE BEGINNING OF MAY 2016, A RECALL NOTICE WAS SENT OUT ABOUT THIS ISSUE. I HAD MY CAR IN FOR SERVICE FOR THE 5TH TIME (SAME THING!!!) AND GM EXPLAINED TO ME THAT I WAS MISSING RELAY'S AND FUSES IN MY CAR (YES, CAUSE THE CAR DOESN'T LOCK AND THE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY HAD A GLITCH IN IT DUE TO THE RECALL")! I HAVE FILED SEVERAL CASES WITH GM ABOUT THIS AND HAVE HAD MY IDENTITY STOLEN, 2 WEEKS AFTER GETTING THIS VEHICLE!!!! SINCE THESE ITEMS WERE MISSING, THEY WANTED ME TO PAY FOR THIS OUT OF MY OWN POCKET, AGAIN GM'S RECALL AND ISSUE NOT MINE!!! SINCE I WOULDN'T PAY FOR WHAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN WARRANTIED, THEY REMOVED THE MISSING COMPONENTS FROM MY CAR, CHARGED ME $250 FOR THE DIAGNOSTIC AND A LOANER CAR (TOTAL SCAM AND THEY ARE ALLOWING ME TO DRIVE AROUND WITH MISSING COMPONENTS THAT WILL CONTINUE TO AFFECT THE GLITCHES IN THE "BYOM" AND CAR!? I AM DRIVING AROUND A SAFETY AND IDENTITY THEFT HAZARD NOW DUE TO GM AND THEIR LACK OF FOLLOW THROUGH ON A KNOWN ISSUE BROUGHT TO THEIR ATTENTION AT THE BEGINNING OF 2015 AT DEFCON CONVENTION!! SEE WIRED.COM- SAM KAMKAR BROUGHT THIS TO THEIR ATTENTION. THEY SOLD VEHICLES THAT WERE HACKABLE AND ARE JUST NOW BRINING IT TO OWNER'S ATTENTION! I AM BASICALLY DRIVING AROUND A CAR THAT MAY OR MAY NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY FOR MY SAFETY DUE TO THEIR GREED AND LACK OF ACCOUNTABILITY FOR THEIR ISSUES BUILDING THIS VEHICLE. THIS IS A DEATH HAZZARD TO ME AND THE 6 YO TWINS THAT RIDE IN MY CAR!! I WANTED TO BRING THIS TO YOUR ATTENTION AS I AM CONTINUING TO BE FOLLOWED AND HACKED IN MY CAR DUE TO THEIR NEGLIGENCE.

6/1/2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHEVROLET TRAX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WHILE IDLING. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,657.

11/14/2016

3 more complaints are available in this category.

SEAT BELTS

5 Reports3% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHEVROLET TRAX. THE CONTACT WAS NOT EXPERIENCING ANY FAILURES WITH ANY OF THE SEAT BELTS UNTIL THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V651000 (SEAT BELTS). WEEKS LATER, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT FAILED TO BUCKLE. THE CONTACT HAD TO FORCE THE BUCKLE TO SECURE AND GET THE SEAT BELT WARNING INDICATOR TO GO OFF. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED NO SOLUTION. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

11/30/2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2015 CHEVROLET TRAX. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED TO THE FLOOR OF THE VEHICLE, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND OR STOP. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AND THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT BECAME PARTIALLY DETACHED. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN...UPDATED 04/13/17*BF ....UPDATED 06/21/17 *BF *AS

3/20/2017

3 more complaints are available in this category.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

5 Reports3% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

NOV 2015 RADIO CONTINUES TO PLAY AFTER I EXITED AND WALKED AWAY, THIS HAPPEN 2-4 ADDITIONAL TIMES. NOV. 2015 AFTER A HEAVY RAIN THERE WOULD BE STATIC IN THE RADIO, THE INSIDE DOOR PANEL WOULD BE WET. 11/21/15 THE INSIDE WINDSHIELD HAD CONDENSATION AND FROST, THE VIDEOS PROVIDED WILL SHOW 2 ADDITIONAL TIMES THE CONDENSATION INSIDE WAS PRESENT. MARCH 2016, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND REMAINED ON FOR A FEW DAYS. THE FOLLOWING EVENTS ALL HAPPENED BETWEEN JAN 2016- PRESENT, DASHBOARD DISPLAY WOULD FLICKER, AND GO DEM BOTH DAYTIME AND NIGHT (WHILE IN MOTION). THE BACK UP CAMERA WOULD GO BLACK WHEN IT REAPPEARED IT WOULD HAVE RED AND YELLOW STREAKS. THE DISPLAY WOULD GO BLACK, I COULD HEAR THE RADIO PLAYING BUT SCREEN WOULD BE BLACK( WHILE IN MOTION). THE START UP DISPLAY WOULD FREEZE AS WELL AS THE BACK UP CAMERA FREEZES AND I DON'T KNOW THAT IS ANYTHING OR ANYONE BEHIND ME, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN (WHILE IN MOTION). MOST RECENTLY THE DASHBOARD DISPLAY IS NOT ALWAYS PRESENT ONLY A BLACK SCREEN, AND THE HEADLIGHTS ARE INTERMITTENTLY GOING COMPLETELY OUT WHEN PUT IN PARK AND AFTER ABOUT 10-15 SECONDS COMES BACK ON. ALL OTHER ISSUES THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY. WHEN FILLING UP THE GAS TANK I USE TO GET APPROXIMATELY 370 MILES UNTIL EMPTY, HOWEVER INTERMITTENTLY I NOW GET 290-386. THE FILE OF ALL THE RECEIPTS I'VE RECEIVE FROM BILLION WHEN I WOULD TAKE THE VEHICLE IN, IS TO LARGE TO ATTACH. WHICH ARE VIDEOS THAT SHOW THE CONDENSATION AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON.

8/2/2017

POWER STEERING, TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM, AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON WHILE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY. AND STEERING COLUMN LOCKED UP. AFTER 20 MINUTES THE POWER STEERING AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS WENT OFF. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS READ AND P069E CODE WAS READ BACK. AFTER 4 DAYS THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WENT OFF ON ITS OWN.

6/28/2018

3 more complaints are available in this category.

STRUCTURE:BODY

5 Reports3% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

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 FIXED THERE. THIS IS REGARDING A JOINT IN ONE OR BOTH FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS THAT CAN SEPARATE YOUR TIRES FROM THE VEHICLE. PRETTY SCARY, BUT I AM GETTING NOWHERE WITH THE CHEVROLET PEOPLE. I CALL EVERY DAY. HOW CAN YOU HELP ME ?

12/14/2019

THE LOWER CONTROL ARM IS VERY LOOSE. WHEN WE ACCELERATE TO LOW SPEEDS (20-25MPH) WE HEAR A LOUD THUMPING NOISE THAT EVENTUALLY STOPS WHEN WE GET TO HIGHER SPEEDS. SOMETIMES WE HAVE TO LET UP OFF THE THROTTLE TO MAKE IT STOP AND THEN REACCELERATE. WE LOOKED UNDERNEATH FOR THE PROBLEM AND WE CAN PHYSICALLY SHAKE THE LOWER CONTROL ARM.

8/5/2020

3 more complaints are available in this category.

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

3 Reports2% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

POWER STEERING, TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM, AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON WHILE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY. AND STEERING COLUMN LOCKED UP. AFTER 20 MINUTES THE POWER STEERING AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS WENT OFF. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS READ AND P069E CODE WAS READ BACK. AFTER 4 DAYS THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WENT OFF ON ITS OWN.

6/28/2018

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING CITY STREETS AND THERE WERE NO OTHER SYMPTOMS. IT WAS INTERMITTENT. TOOK CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY FIXED SOME LOOSE COMPUTER CONNECTORS. TWO WEEKS LATER CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. STABILITY CONTROL OFF LIGHT CAME ON. AT ONE POINT LOST POWER STEERING AND THE DASHBOARD DISPLAY INCLUDING SPEEDOMETER ZEROED OUT FOR A FEW SECONDS WHILE DRIVING CITY STREETS. DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THE CAR GOT TO 4000RPM WITHOUT PROPERLY SHIFTING FOR THE ENTIRE DRIVE. TOOK CAR TO DEALERSHIP AGAIN AND THEY FIXED A DIFFERENT LOOSE GROUND CONNECTION FOR THE COMPUTER. ON THE DRIVE HOME IN CITY STREETS THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON INTERMITTENTLY AND THE STABILITY CONTROL OFF LIGHT CAME ON. ENGINE WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO A PROPER GEAR AND DROVE AT CLOSE TO 3000 RPM INSTEAD OF THE 2000 USUAL RPM. REAR VIEW CAMERA WOULD NOT FUNCTION.

7/29/2019

1 more complaint is available in this category.

WHEELS

2 Reports1% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

WHEN DRIVING DOWN TO ROAD I FEEL LIKE I'M SIFTING IN THE OTHER PERSON LANE.I HAVE HAD IT LOOKED THEY SAY IT NOT MY TIRES.PEOPE BLOW WHEN I GET OVER IT SAME LIKE I'M GOING RUN OFF THE ROAD.

9/29/2019

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 FIXED THERE. THIS IS REGARDING A JOINT IN ONE OR BOTH FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS THAT CAN SEPARATE YOUR TIRES FROM THE VEHICLE. PRETTY SCARY, BUT I AM GETTING NOWHERE WITH THE CHEVROLET PEOPLE. I CALL EVERY DAY. HOW CAN YOU HELP ME ?

12/14/2019

VISIBILITY/WIPER

1 Report1% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

NOV 2015 RADIO CONTINUES TO PLAY AFTER I EXITED AND WALKED AWAY, THIS HAPPEN 2-4 ADDITIONAL TIMES. NOV. 2015 AFTER A HEAVY RAIN THERE WOULD BE STATIC IN THE RADIO, THE INSIDE DOOR PANEL WOULD BE WET. 11/21/15 THE INSIDE WINDSHIELD HAD CONDENSATION AND FROST, THE VIDEOS PROVIDED WILL SHOW 2 ADDITIONAL TIMES THE CONDENSATION INSIDE WAS PRESENT. MARCH 2016, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND REMAINED ON FOR A FEW DAYS. THE FOLLOWING EVENTS ALL HAPPENED BETWEEN JAN 2016- PRESENT, DASHBOARD DISPLAY WOULD FLICKER, AND GO DEM BOTH DAYTIME AND NIGHT (WHILE IN MOTION). THE BACK UP CAMERA WOULD GO BLACK WHEN IT REAPPEARED IT WOULD HAVE RED AND YELLOW STREAKS. THE DISPLAY WOULD GO BLACK, I COULD HEAR THE RADIO PLAYING BUT SCREEN WOULD BE BLACK( WHILE IN MOTION). THE START UP DISPLAY WOULD FREEZE AS WELL AS THE BACK UP CAMERA FREEZES AND I DON'T KNOW THAT IS ANYTHING OR ANYONE BEHIND ME, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN (WHILE IN MOTION). MOST RECENTLY THE DASHBOARD DISPLAY IS NOT ALWAYS PRESENT ONLY A BLACK SCREEN, AND THE HEADLIGHTS ARE INTERMITTENTLY GOING COMPLETELY OUT WHEN PUT IN PARK AND AFTER ABOUT 10-15 SECONDS COMES BACK ON. ALL OTHER ISSUES THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY. WHEN FILLING UP THE GAS TANK I USE TO GET APPROXIMATELY 370 MILES UNTIL EMPTY, HOWEVER INTERMITTENTLY I NOW GET 290-386. THE FILE OF ALL THE RECEIPTS I'VE RECEIVE FROM BILLION WHEN I WOULD TAKE THE VEHICLE IN, IS TO LARGE TO ATTACH. WHICH ARE VIDEOS THAT SHOW THE CONDENSATION AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON.

8/2/2017

STEERING:COLUMN

1 Report1% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

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 WAS TAKEN TO RYAN CHEVROLET (LOCATED AT 1800 SOUTH BROADWAY, MINOT, ND 58701, (701) 852-3571) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V146000 (STEERING). THE MANUFACTURER PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 346514S38. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 18,101.

12/13/2018

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

1 Report1% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

RELAY SYSTEM- TRUCK RELAY WENT OUT MULTIPLE TIMES, UNABLE TO OPEN TRUNK. WHEN REPLACED CAUSED ALL RELAYS INCLUDING (AIRBAG, HEADLIGHTS, DASH BOARD, AND TRUNK RELAYS) TO NO LONGER WORK. HAVE HAD MECHANIC REPROGRAM SYSTEM BUT NO LONGER WORKS.

11/7/2019

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 Report1% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

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.

2/1/2022

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

1 Report1% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

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.

6/14/2023

EQUIPMENT

1 Report1% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

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 failure mileage was 94,000.

12/6/2023

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Data and Methodology

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Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.

FAQ

What are the most common owner complaints for the 2015 Chevrolet Trax?

The most reported complaint category for the 2015 Chevrolet Trax is ENGINE, with 22 owner reports. That is about 15% of all complaints logged here. Other recurring themes include ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN.

Are complaints about the 2015 Chevrolet Trax a serious warning sign?

Potentially. 89 complaint reports fall into higher-attention systems such as brakes, steering, engine, powertrain, fuel, suspension, airbags, or electrical components. That does not prove every vehicle has a defect, but repeated complaints in those systems justify a more careful pre-purchase inspection.

How should buyers use complaint data for the 2015 Chevrolet Trax?

Use complaints as an early pattern to investigate, not a standalone verdict. Start with the top complaint categories, compare those themes against the recall report and maintenance guide, then inspect service records for evidence that the same problem areas were already addressed. If the same issue appears repeatedly across complaints and recalls, treat it as a real ownership-risk flag.

Are complaints about the 2015 Chevrolet Trax severe?

89 complaint reports involve higher-attention systems such as brakes, steering, engine, powertrain, fuel, suspension, airbags, or electrical components, which is enough to justify a focused inspection before purchase.

Complaint list entries are sourced from owner-submitted NHTSA ODI records.

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Chevrolet Trax: How should complaint data influence buying decisions?

Use complaint patterns together with recalls and maintenance guidance to estimate ownership risk and inspection priorities.

Carfocal links complaint data directly to recall and maintenance routes for the same model year.

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