2015 Chevrolet Trax problems
NHTSA has received 148 complaints about the 2015 Chevrolet Trax, and 16% of them involve electrical system. After that come engine (16%) and drivetrain & axles (12%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 148 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Electrical system 16% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 19 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 6 and 1
- Typical mileage
- 39,000 miles 92 complaints with mileage
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
Where the complaints are
Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
When problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 32 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 15 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 8 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 14 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 19 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Among the 92 complaints that report mileage, the typical (median) problem appeared at about 39,000 miles. For electrical system specifically, the median reported mileage is about 39,000 miles (13 complaints with mileage).
Safety-related details: 19 complaints mention a crash; 2 complaints mention a fire; 6 injuries reported; 1 death reported.
Looking only at complaints filed within five years of the model year (so older and newer years are comparable), the 2015 ranks 8th most-complained-about out of 10 model years of the Chevrolet Trax with enough data (105 complaints in that window). It is also covered by 7 safety recall campaigns.
What owners wrote
A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.
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.
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.
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.
Tl* the contact owned a 2015 chevrolet trax. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact rear ended another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained injuries to the face, chest, and legs, which required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was later towed and destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 6,000. Updated 08/12/16 updated 09/21/2017 updated 6/12/18
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet trax. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to a dealer for a routine oil change. The contact presented a recall notice and the dealer scheduled the repair for NHTSA campaign number: 16v422000 (electrical system, equipment). The contact had not experienced a failure before the dealer completed the recall repair. After the repair, the contact's phone failed to properly sync with the bluetooth access. The vehicle was taken to the dealer three times.