2015 Chevrolet Trax problems
Owners have filed 146 complaints about the 2015 Chevrolet Trax with NHTSA. Electrical system accounts for 15.1% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of engine at 15.1%.
Complaints146
Crashes19
Fires2
Injuries6
Deaths1
What owners report breaking
Electrical system 15.1% · 22
Engine 15.1% · 22
Power train 12.3% · 18
Unknown or other 9.6% · 14
Steering 8.9% · 13
Air bags 8.2% · 12
Service brakes 5.5% · 8
Suspension 4.8% · 7
Severity
Of those complaints, 19 describe a crash, 2 describe a fire, 6 report an injury and 1 report a death.
Reading the numbers
Across the 8 model years of the Chevrolet Trax in this data, 2015 draws comparatively few complaints; 2024 is the outlier year.
Filings have fallen off, 14 in the last three years against 28 in the three before. The issues here may already have been addressed.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 39,000 miles.
In owners' own words
The catalytic converter failed at 88,000 miles causing the check engine light to come on. This is no longer covered under warranty after 80,000 miles. Will not pass inspection until replaced, but there is a natiionwide backorder on this part. Is this a known issue that they aren't telling the car owners about? Car does not run as efficiently, consumes more fuel than promised. Engine · reported at 88,000 miles
I notice a burning oil odor from inside my Trax after the car warms up or in warm weather. Using the air conditioner is out of the question on these 90+ degree days. I plan to get the car in tommorrow to he checked. Between the burning oil under 9500 miles, the bad brakes under 4000 and rollout backwards when at a stop on an incline, worst chevy, probably last I ever buy. Engine
Noticed coolant reservoir was empty. Put it in the shop and it is the turbo that chevy manufactures with the engine. It is leaking. The vehicle is only a 2015 with 34,000 miles, the turbo should not be leaking already. It does need to be replaced. I have gotten all the maintenance done. Engine · reported at 34,500 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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