2015 Chevrolet Trax Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 15%of 96 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 41,909miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the steering of the 2015 Chevrolet Trax, 15% of the 96 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 41,909 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When driving down to road I feel like I'm sifting in the other person lane.I have had it looked they say it not my tires.peope blow when I get over it same like I'm going run off the road.”
NHTSA complaint #11258888, filed 2019-09, 65 miles“Power steering, traction control system, and check engine light came on while vehicle was stationary. And steering column locked up. After 20 minutes the power steering and traction control lights went off. Check engine light was read and p069e code was read back. After 4 days the check engine light went off on its own.”
NHTSA complaint #11104535, filed 2018-06, 69,362 miles“Check engine light came on while driving city streets and there were no other symptoms. It was intermittent. Took car to the dealership and they fixed some loose computer connectors. Two weeks later check engine light came on. Stability control off light came on. At one point lost power steering and the dashboard display including speedometer zeroed out for a few seconds while driving city streets. Driving on the highway the car got to 4000rpm without properly shifting for the entire drive. Took car to dealership again and they fixed a different loose ground connection for the computer. …”
NHTSA complaint #11240264, filed 2019-07, 41,909 miles“I am unable to control my vehicle. Something in front end of vehicle pushes and pulls the vehicle from left to right without being able to regain control. Loud popping and clunking while turning..Braking has also been a majoir issue along with suspension/steering issues. I would greatly appreciate these things to be fixed immediately beings there has been a recall years ago and I was never notified!”
NHTSA complaint #11659145, filed 2025-05“My wife and I own a 2015 chevy TRAX, one of my relatives owns a 2017 chevy TRAX. The wife and I are experiencing the same exact issue that my relative was with the front end namely the lower control arm and GM says they are not responsible for it.”
NHTSA complaint #11299101, filed 2020-01Related recalls
- 15V146000Mar 13, 2015General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Buick Encore vehicles manufactured November 27, 2014, to February 24, 2015, and 2015 Chevrolet…Covers: Chevrolet Trax 2015, Buick Encore 2015
Related service bulletins
- 11019516Apr 17, 2025This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel that may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 11017868Apr 11, 2025This service bulletin provides a procedure to flush and bleed power steering system to correct a power steering noise or fluid leak concern that is caused during extremely low…
- 11017173Mar 21, 2025This informational bulletin instructs the tech when fuel/fluid is needed to be tested and where it can be sent for analysis.
- 11014577Feb 18, 2025This service bulletin provides a procedure inspecting for excess grease or Sealant on the Exterior of the steering gear due to seeing grease or sealant on certain locations on…
- 11011205Oct 28, 2024This informational bulletin explains Unscheduled Supplemental Services and the importance of GM Simplified Maintenance Schedules.
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
- 10242061Aug 7, 2023This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2015 Chevrolet Trax
23 complaintsEngine
22 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsOther or unknown
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 29, 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