2015 Chevrolet Trax problems and complaints
Owners have filed 96 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Chevrolet Trax. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (23), Engine (22), Power Train (18).
Key takeaways
- 96 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 13 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 6 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 23 | 24% |
| Engine | 22 | 23% |
| Power Train | 18 | 19% |
| Steering | 14 | 15% |
| Unknown Or Other | 14 | 15% |
| Air Bags | 12 | 13% |
| Service Brakes | 8 | 8% |
| Suspension | 7 | 7% |
| Structure | 5 | 5% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 5% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 5 | 5% |
| Seat Belts | 5 | 5% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Chevrolet Trax SUV FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2015 Chevrolet Trax SUV AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Steering,electrical System - filed 2026-09-11
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Trax. The vehicle was recently purchased. The contact stated that on three separate occasions, the vehicle lost steering functionality, with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle had not started since the failure. The vehicle was taken back to ...
Electrical System - filed 2026-08-19
Dash shuts down shutting off power steering, and power breaks, no dash readout, no turn signals breaklights or headlights, happens suddenly
Steering,power Train - filed 2026-03-18
Left red light on major hwy. Car stuck in first gear. Took MI turn around and no power steering. Limped home in first gear. Internet says there was a recall for 2014-15 Trax for same problems; Dealer says there's not, and told me to drive it there in 1st gear to check it out !
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.