repaired · 2021 Q1
Control arm: lower ball joint
Risk. A partial separation of the lower-control arm from the vehicle could cause the attached front wheel to toe outward, impacting the vehicle's handling and…
2015 Chevrolet TraxProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 96 owner complaints about the 2015 Chevrolet Trax, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 7 safety recalls, and for recall 16V-257 the manufacturer reports only 81% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 11, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2015 Chevrolet Trax has problems
96 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
23Electrical system
22Engine3 crash/fire/injury
18Power train
14Steering1 crash/fire/injury
12Air bags8 crash/fire/injury
8Service brakes
7Suspension
5Seat belts
5Structure
209 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 23 | 0 |
| Engine | 22 | 3 |
| Power train | 18 | 0 |
| Steering | 14 | 1 |
| Air bags | 12 | 8 |
| Service brakes | 8 | 4 |
| Suspension | 7 | 2 |
| Seat belts | 5 | 2 |
| Structure | 5 | 0 |
| 9 other systems | 20 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
7 recalls
2015 Chevrolet Trax recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2018 Q4
Air bags: frontal
Risk. A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the…
repaired · 2018 Q2
Air bags: frontal
Risk. A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the…
repaired · 2017 Q4
Electrical system: software
Risk. Without audible indicators, the driver may not fasten their seatbelt, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
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repaired · 2017 Q3
Electrical system: software
Risk. Without audible indicators, the driver may leave the key in the ignition, increasing the risk of theft.
repaired · 2016 Q3
Other: labels
Risk. 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.
repaired · 2016 Q3
Steering: electric power assist system
Risk. The circuit board wear may cause a sudden loss of electric power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chevrolet.
Best & worst years
2015 vs. every other Trax year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Trax median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2015 Chevrolet Trax safety ratings
2015 Chevrolet Trax SUV FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (19.8% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Trax owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
Dash shuts down shutting off power steering, and power breaks, no dash readout, no turn signals breaklights or headlights, happens suddenly
My radio turns up and changes by itself. It’s leaking oil an I’ve replaced everything a can’t figure it out, if anything it’s the engine it just won’t make sense. I dumped so much money into it already
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