With 5 recalls and 94 complaints, the 2015 Chevrolet Trax rates as high on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

15V1620002015-20-03

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Buick Encore vehicles manufactured August 26, 2014, to February 9, 2015, and 2015 Chevrolet Trax vehicles manufactured October 13, 2014, to February 3, 2015. The affected vehicles have tire placards that do not provide the rim size information for the front or rear wheels. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims and Motor Home/Recreation Vehicle Trailer Load Carrying Capacity Information for Motor Vehicles with a GVWR of 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds) or less."

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.

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15V1460002015-13-03

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Buick Encore vehicles manufactured November 27, 2014, to February 24, 2015, and 2015 Chevrolet Trax vehicles manufactured November 18, 2014, to February 17, 2015. The steering column assembly housing may contact the power steering printed circuit board causing the circuit board to wear.

The circuit board wear may cause a sudden loss of electric power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.

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16V4220002016-10-06

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Chevrolet Sonic and Trax, and 2013-2015 Spark vehicles equipped with a Bring Your Own Media radio. The affected radios may fail to provide an audible warning chime when the driver fails to fasten their seatbelt or if the driver leaves the key in the ignition. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 208 "Occupant Crash Protection" and 114 "Theft Protection."

Without audible indicators, the driver may not fasten their seatbelt, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

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16V2570002016-28-04

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Chevrolet Sonic and Trax vehicles and 2013-2015 Chevrolet Spark vehicles equipped with a Bring Your Own Media radio. The affected radios may fail to provide an audible warning chime when the driver, after turning off the ignition and leaving the key in the cylinder, waits 10 minutes or longer to open the door. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114 "Theft Protection."

Without audible indicators, the driver may leave the key in the ignition, increasing the risk of theft.

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19V6520002019-12-09

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Chevrolet Trax vehicles. A joint in one or both of the front lower control arms may have been improperly welded. An improperly welded joint may break, resulting in the partial separation of the lower control arm from the vehicle.

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 steering and increasing the risk of crash.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2015 Chevrolet Trax's biggest weak point? POWER TRAIN. It leads 94 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Power Train11

02Air Bags9

03Unknown Or Other8

04Engine8

05Service Brakes5

94 total across 1 model years (2015–2015)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Chevrolet Trax Fuel Economy

27–29mpg combined

24-26city

31-34hwy

$1,500-$1,600/yr

Fuel economy for the 2015 Chevrolet Trax ranges from 27 to 29 MPG combined across 2 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim

Trax - Automatic (S6)

29mpg

1.4L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

26 city34 hwy~$1,500/yr7/10 Clean

Trax AWD - Automatic (S6)

27mpg

1.4L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

24 city31 hwy~$1,600/yr7/10 Clean

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2015 Chevrolet Trax

37States

28%in top 3

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Michigan (11%), but the remaining listings are spread across 36 other states nationwide.

MIMichigan

2,24011%

TXTexas

1,8969%

FLFlorida

1,6238%

CACalifornia

1,2876%

PAPennsylvania

1,1956%

ILIllinois

1,0195%

MOMissouri

1,0135%

OHOhio

8314%

NYNew York

7914%

AZArizona

6493%

DEDelaware

6423%

INIndiana

5913%

DCWashington DC

5753%

OKOklahoma

4952%

MDMaryland

4742%

GAGeorgia

4492%

NCNorth Carolina

4072%

MN361

TN318

WI291

NJ276

CO264

WA253

IA210

NV203

KY185

NE184

NH180

LA164

MA148

UT142

OR137

RI127

AL126

KS114

AR112

CT107

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2015.

2015 Chevrolet Trax Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2015 Chevrolet Trax a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 2015 Chevrolet Trax. There are 5 recalls to verify before purchase. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

Are there recalls on the 2015 Chevrolet Trax?

NHTSA shows 5 recall campaigns for the 2015 Chevrolet Trax. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2015 Chevrolet Trax?

You'll get between 27 and 29 MPG combined from the 2015 Chevrolet Trax, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 2015 Chevrolet Trax?

POWER TRAIN problems top the list with 94 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.