2015 Chevrolet Trax Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 22about this part
- Share
- 23%of 96 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 75,638miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 22 complaints about the engine of the 2015 Chevrolet Trax, 23% of the 96 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,638 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was driving my 2015 chev TRAX and all of a sudden the vehicle started idling very rough and I was not able to accelerate. When I would push on the accelerator it would go down but the car would not speed up. I took the vehicle home and the next day I took it to an auto repair place where the mechanic said that there were multiple miscodes firing and that the check engine light was flashing.”
NHTSA complaint #11254338, filed 2019-09, 26,000 miles“My car started to overheat. I noticed the radiator cap would not close anymore. I had to replace the radiator cap. Car kept overheating, took it into the shop and it turned out I had to replace the thermostat, water outlet housing, and water pump.”
NHTSA complaint #11342401, filed 2020-07, 72,427 miles“I have had to take my vehicle in several times for repair I am the first owner of this vehicle and it only has 87,000 miles on it. At 87,000 miles I have had to have the valve cover replaced for leaking. I have also had to have an oil pan leak replaced. An oil pan pin gasket replaced. And now my seat belt indicator light is not making noise when the seatbelt is not buckled in. I have tried to drive without a seatbelt on city streets and highways to see if the light would make noise and it does not the light is on on the dashboard but no noise is made to indicate that the seat belt is not on.”
NHTSA complaint #11354304, filed 2020-09, 87,000 miles“Experienced severe mechanical issues, such as the engine overheating, temperature gauge breaking, coolant system malfunctioning, battery having to be replace twice, brakes overheating, brakes unable to come to a full stop, brakes squeaking, vehicle squeaking when backing up, throttle jumping, and the stability track also breaking”
NHTSA complaint #11377554, filed 2020-12, 91,068 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11222877, filed 2019-06, 88,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11026017Jun 5, 2025This service bulletin provides information on replacing the intake manifold when the engine is replaced after severe internal engine damage.
- 11024485May 15, 2025The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the…
- 11020254May 7, 2025This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel for new vehicles with less than 1,000 miles that may not pass California smog inspection or smog inspection in…
- 11017263Mar 25, 2025This bulletin advises the technician to flush the cooling system multiple times if oil has been found in the cooling system and replace the parts that may be contaminated due to…
- 11016942Mar 4, 2025This bulletin advises the technician to flush the cooling system multiple times if oil has been found in the cooling system and replace the parts that may be contaminated due to…
- 11014230Jan 31, 2025This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 11014233Jan 30, 2025This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large…
- 11013069Jan 9, 2025This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
- 11011900Nov 22, 2024This diagnostic tip bulletin provides additional information on how to diagnose a possible valve, lifter or camshaft issue.
- 11011709Nov 5, 2024This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 6% |
| 2025 | 16 | 16% |
| 2024 | 52 | 29% |
| 2022 | 4 | 44% |
| 2021 | 6 | 24% |
| 2020 | 23 | 23% |
| 2019 | 37 | 27% |
| 2018 | 30 | 29% |
| 2017 | 44 | 39% |
| 2016 | 46 | 38% |
| 2015 | 22 | 23% |
Other parts of the 2015 Chevrolet Trax
23 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsOther or unknown
14 complaintsSteering
14 complaintsAir bags
12 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 Chevrolet Trax
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology