Early Trax with engine light complaints
The 2015 Trax has a slightly above-average complaint rate. Check engine lights and loss of power are the main reports.
Updated November 2026 · based on 96 owner complaints and 7 recalls
152 1.4x the Trax average
7 free to fix at a dealer
Every Trax year compared
Owner complaints per 100,000 cars sold. Lower is better. The newest years have had less time to collect complaints, so they are marked too new to judge.
Known problems on the 2015 Trax
Top problems and what they cost
Check engine light and loss of power
Turbo, sensor and coolant faults on the 1.4-liter.
Fix: Diagnosis $100 to $200; turbo $1,200 to $2,000
Engine
Recalls
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 stee...
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 dri...
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.
Without audible indicators, the driver may not fasten their seatbelt, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
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 dri...
The circuit board wear may cause a sudden loss of electric power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
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Without audible indicators, the driver may leave the key in the ignition, increasing the risk of theft.
Complaints by part
Before you buy a 2015 Chevrolet Trax
- Look for a check engine light and coolant leaks.Coolant keeps the engine from overheating. A dropping level, drips, white smoke or residue can mean leaks or a failing head gasket, which can ruin the engine.22 of the 96 owner complaints about the 2015 Trax involve the engine and cooling system (23%).
- Accelerate onto a highway and feel for power loss.A delay or loss of power when you press the gas can mean fuel, sensor or throttle faults. It matters most when merging or pulling into traffic.Owners filed 16 complaints about check engine light and loss of power on the 2015 Trax.
Questions
Is the 2015 Chevrolet Trax reliable?
Early Trax with engine light complaints. The 2015 Trax has a slightly above-average complaint rate. Check engine lights and loss of power are the main reports.
How many recalls does the 2015 Chevrolet Trax have?
7 recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Chevrolet dealer, even for later owners. Enter the VIN on the free government recall lookup to see which are still open on a specific car.
What are the most common 2015 Chevrolet Trax problems?
Check engine light and loss of power.
Crash rating shown for the 2015 Chevrolet Trax SUV FWD. Repair costs are typical U.S. ranges for parts and labor, not quotes. How we score.