2015 Chevrolet Trax power train problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2015 Chevrolet Trax — 19% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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 !”
filed Mar 18, 2026
“The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Trax. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle the engine suddenly began to sputter and the check engine and traction control warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that the rear differential had failed…”
filed Oct 27, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Trax years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Trax | 5 | 6% |
| 2024 Trax | 11 | 7% |
| 2021 Trax | 3 | 13% |
| 2020 Trax | 15 | 16% |
| 2019 Trax | 10 | 8% |
| 2018 Trax | 11 | 11% |
| 2017 Trax | 9 | 8% |
| 2016 Trax | 13 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2015 Chevrolet Trax
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.