2015 Chevrolet Trax Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 19%of 96 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 25,750miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2015 Chevrolet Trax, 19% of the 96 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 25,750 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My car is literally spuddering technically skipping then, jerking back. It's a safety hazard already almost hit a couple cars because, its jerking I need help trying to get my car changed out. This is a huge defect on the car. Please helpp”
NHTSA complaint #11375375, filed 2020-11, 1 miles“While I was driving my 2015 chevy TRAX, the transmission got stuck in third gear. I switched to manual and it still wouldn't move out of third gear. In order to get it off the road, I had to drive it to a safe place. Sitting at a red light in drive, I took my foot off the break and the car didn't inch forward like normal. The traction control light was on so was the service engine soon light. There is only 80,000 miles on the car. The recommended mileage to service is 100,000 miles on this vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11378249, filed 2020-12, 80,000 miles“While driving 40mph vehicle seemed to shift gears while in drive gear. While vehicle was in motion, vehicle would not steer (steering wheel locked) and would not accelerate. Vehicle was unable to turn. Vehicle behaved as if it was in parked gear, even though it was in drive gear and in motion. While trying to stop, I was unable to steer, but was able to run off the road into a parking lot. Once stopped, moving gear shifter did not seem to switch gears. I tried putting the gear shifter in park, or reverse and nothing happened. …”
NHTSA complaint #11244518, filed 2019-08, 40,510 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“With only 62,000 miles the rear differential has a crack in the side of the casing. This issue leads to the complete drainage of the differential fluid. This is an issue in multiple chevy TRAX models. It has potential to seize the differential and cause a loss of control of the vehicle. This particular issue was found while driving and a loud noise was coming from the rear differential.”
NHTSA complaint #11388239, filed 2021-01, 62,000 milesRelated 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.
- 11013069Jan 9, 2025This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
- 11011989Nov 27, 2024This service bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
- 11011205Oct 28, 2024This informational bulletin explains Unscheduled Supplemental Services and the importance of GM Simplified Maintenance Schedules.
- 11010651Oct 10, 2024This service bulletin informs the technician of an alternate lift procedure that has been developed when the lift plate does not fit the top of the transmission case for 6T30…
- 11009756Sep 17, 2024This bulletin provides information on Policies Applicable to All U.S. Dealers for Engine and Transmission Assembly Replacement Under Warranty, Policy or Customer Enthusiasm and…
- 11009088Sep 16, 2024This service bulletin provides information on some vehicles that may rock or move slightly forward or rearward while in Park at start up after cold soak. This condition may be…
- 11006421Jul 24, 2024GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities. The damage is being caused either in the removal process by the technician, or…
- 11005311Jul 9, 2024This service bulletin provides information on Driveline Clunk Noise and what is acceptable and what is considered normal operation.
- 11001321May 16, 2024This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 5% |
| 2025 | 5 | 5% |
| 2024 | 15 | 8% |
| 2022 | 1 | 11% |
| 2021 | 3 | 12% |
| 2020 | 15 | 15% |
| 2019 | 11 | 8% |
| 2018 | 12 | 12% |
| 2017 | 10 | 9% |
| 2016 | 13 | 11% |
| 2015 | 18 | 19% |
Other parts of the 2015 Chevrolet Trax
23 complaintsEngine
22 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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