2015 Chevrolet Trax: Problems & Reliability
AVOID2015 Chevrolet Trax: AVOID — 96 owner complaints, 1.7× the Trax median year by raw count; top issue: electrical system (23 complaints).
The Chevrolet Trax isn't scored by the verdict engine yet, so the 2015 is ranked on volume — owner complaints plus a quarter weight for service bulletins. It ranks 1st of 12 model years from 2015 to 2026, above the model median and among the three heaviest records.
Sources: NHTSA owner complaints (ODI), recall campaigns and manufacturer service bulletins, CarWhere verified buyer prices · Model years 2015–2026 compared · Updated 2026-11-07 · By CarWhere Research · Methodology
96
NHTSA complaints
1.7×
vs. median Trax year
1,308
Service bulletins
7
Recall campaigns
Most-reported 2015 Chevrolet Trax problems
Electrical system leads a spread-out record, named in 24% of complaints.
| Component | Complaints | Share of 2015 complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 23 | 24% |
| Engine | 22 | 23% |
| Powertrain / transmission | 18 | 19% |
| Steering | 14 | 15% |
| Unknown or other | 14 | 15% |
A complaint can name more than one component, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2015 Chevrolet Trax recalls
7 recall campaigns on federal record for the 2015, reported between Mar 13, 2015 and Sep 12, 2019.
| NHTSA campaign | Reported | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 19V652000 | Sep 12, 2019 | Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint |
| 17V437000 | Jul 10, 2017 | Air bags › Frontal |
| 16V651000 | Sep 8, 2016 | Air bags › Frontal |
| 16V422000 | Jun 10, 2016 | Electrical system › Software |
| 16V257000 | Apr 28, 2016 | Equipment › Electrical › Radio/tape deck/cd etc. |
| 15V162000 | Mar 20, 2015 | Equipment › Other › Labels |
| 15V146000 | Mar 13, 2015 | Steering › Electric power assist system |
2015 Chevrolet Trax service bulletins
The manufacturer has filed 1,308 technical service bulletins with NHTSA for the 2015 — more than the 564 of the median Trax year from 2015 to 2026. Coded bulletins most often cover electrical system (297), engine & cooling (175), engine (117). Bulletins are repair instructions for dealer technicians, not recalls.
The 2015 vs. the year before and after
The 2016 that followed fell by more than half (96 → 0), so the 2016 has the lighter record so far.
| Model year | Verdict | Complaints | Bulletins | Recalls | Avg. buyer-paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 (this page) | AVOID | 96 | 1,308 | 7 | — |
| 2016 Trax | AVOID | 0 | 1,111 | 0 | — |
Prices are averages of CarWhere verified buyer transactions (shown when 3+ deals exist for the year). Full year-by-year table: Chevrolet Trax years to avoid.
What to check on a used 2015 Chevrolet Trax
Electrical system (23 complaints on the 2015): test every light, window, lock, the infotainment screen and the charging system, and have the car scanned for stored fault codes.
Engine (22 complaints on the 2015): cold-start it yourself and listen for ticking or knocking; check for oil leaks, low coolant and a lit check-engine light, and ask for oil-change records.
Powertrain / transmission (18 complaints on the 2015): test-drive from cold through every gear and feel for slipping, harsh or delayed shifts and shudder; ask whether the transmission fluid has been serviced.
Steering (14 complaints on the 2015): check for a steering warning light, heavy or notchy steering at parking speed, and clunks over bumps.
Air bags (12 complaints on the 2015): confirm the air bag warning light goes out after start-up and that every air bag recall was completed on this VIN.
Recalls: confirm all 7 campaigns above were completed on this VIN.
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FAQ
Is the 2015 Chevrolet Trax reliable?
2015 Chevrolet Trax: AVOID — 96 owner complaints, 1.7× the Trax median year by raw count; top issue: electrical system (23 complaints). The Chevrolet Trax isn't scored by the verdict engine yet, so the 2015 is ranked on volume — owner complaints plus a quarter weight for service bulletins. It ranks 1st of 12 model years from 2015 to 2026, above the model median and among the three heaviest records.
What are the most common 2015 Chevrolet Trax problems?
By NHTSA owner complaints, the most-reported areas on the 2015 Chevrolet Trax are electrical system (23, 24%), engine (22, 23%), powertrain / transmission (18, 19%). The manufacturer has 1,308 service bulletins on file for this model year.
How many recalls does the 2015 Chevrolet Trax have?
7 recall campaigns on federal record for the 2015 Chevrolet Trax, most recently 19V652000 (Sep 12, 2019, suspension); 17V437000 (Jul 10, 2017, air bags); 16V651000 (Sep 8, 2016, air bags). Recall completion is VIN-specific, so check the exact car.
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Sources & method
Complaint, recall and service-bulletin counts for the 2015 Chevrolet Trax come from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation; the model is ranked on complaint and bulletin volume until the verdict engine scores it. Complaints are owner allegations, not verified defects. Full methodology.