The Lemon Index2015 Chevrolet Trax.
The 2015 Chevrolet Trax is better than average by owner complaints: 40 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 64, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about airbags, it has 7 recalls, and it gets 27 to 29 mpg combined. The best Chevrolet Trax year is 2021.
Better than average. 1.6× fewer complaints than average.
Best year 2021
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 96 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Chevrolet Trax year. 2015 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 10K to 74K miles on the car (64 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
Recalls 7
- suspension 2019
A joint in one or both of the front lower control arms may have been improperly welded.
- airbags 2017
While being previously remedied for recall 16V-651, the affected vehicles may not have received the complete software update necessary to remedy the recall condition.
- airbags 2016
In the affected vehicles, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test.
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- electrical 2016
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.
- equipment 2016
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.
- equipment 2015
The affected vehicles have tire placards that do not provide the rim size information for the front or rear wheels.
- steering 2015
The steering column assembly housing may contact the power steering printed circuit board causing the circuit board to wear.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Chevy told dealers about
Chevy sent dealers 1312 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- OnStar Module Battery Drain
- Buick/cadillac/ gmc/ chevrolet: see document search button for owner letter
- Tsb contains an owner's notification letter
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Traverse SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Chevrolet Traverse SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Chevrolet Trax SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Chevrolet Trax SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2200–2400 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 1.4L 4-cyl.
In owners' words
I had a front end collision last night doing 60 miles per hour. The air bag did not deploy.
2015 Chevrolet Trax owner · NHTSA complaint 10873734
Quick answers
Is the 2015 Chevrolet Trax reliable?
Yes, better than average by government complaints. It drew 1.6× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 64; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Chevrolet Trax year by this measure is 2021.
What are the most common 2015 Chevrolet Trax problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are airbags (22%), electrical (18%) and transmission & drivetrain (15%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2015 Chevrolet Trax have?
7 safety recalls (latest: suspension). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2015 Chevrolet Trax get?
27 to 29 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2015 Chevrolet Trax safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
At what mileage do 2015 Chevrolet Trax problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 10,200 and 74,800 miles. The middle report was at 35,700 miles, from 64 complaints.
Does the 2015 Chevrolet Trax have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 15% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2015 Chevrolet Trax cost in fuel a year?
About $2200 to $2400 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2015 Chevrolet Trax have?
1.4L 4-cyl.
What Chevrolet Trax year is better than the 2015?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2021, 2022 and 2020.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works