2015 Chevrolet Trax: check engine light

Filed Nov 29, 2025 · Engine · CA

While driving in the highway vehicle lost power and gray smoke came out off the exhaust, it was hard to accelerate and TCS warning light and check engine light popped up. TCS warning light extinguished but check engine light still on. Cars behind me could have hit me from behind, because it was a sudden loss of speed, it made other drivers switch lanes creating the risk of crashing others or myself. I have taken the car to a mechanics and some say it’s the turbo and others say they don’t know what it can be and can’t really help me.

Filed Dec 6, 2023 · Electrical, Suspension · 94,000 miles · DC

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Trax. The contact stated that upon entering the vehicle, the vehicle failed to emit an audible chime, indicating that the seat belts had not been fastened. While driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact heard an abnormal clicking sound coming from the front end of the vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the passenger’s side upper control arm. The vehicle was repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 19V652000 (Suspension) and the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 16V422000 (Electrical System, Equipment) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 94,000.

Filed Jun 13, 2022 · Engine · WA

On 02/02/21 My 2015 Chevy Trax LTZAWD mileage 96,612 was taken to Karl Tyler Lewiston Chevrolet, Lewiston, Idaho. I experienced the check engine light and stabil trak light came on engine lost compression. The dealership said it had a code P300 misfire and replaced the coil, sparkplugs and oil change. the following morning on my way to work at 3:30AM the check engine light came on. Took the vehicle back to the dealership again a code P300 misfire. The following day again check engine light, again code P300 misfire was told sometimes the computer retains codes. On May 3, 2022 on my way home while traveling uphill the check engine light came on. Vehicle lost all compression car would not move forward I was on a curve going upward on an incline no shoulder, I put the car in neutral and allowed it to coast downhill till I could get to a place where it could be off road. Towed to Karl Tyler Lewiston Chevrolet, Lewiston, Id. Was told needs new engine. They told me that GM would consider under warranty allowing for MSRP charge and GM would cover 10% and I would be responsible for the remaining $7600.00 No recall on engine. Mileage 118,000 No Recall on engine yet

Filed Oct 27, 2021 · Transmission · 88,857 miles · NY

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Trax. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle the engine suddenly began to sputter and the check engine and traction control warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that the rear differential had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The contact indicated that the rear differential had previously failed and was replaced in 2019 however, the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was not yet notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 88,857.

Filed Sep 24, 2019 · Fuel system · CA

One day when I started up my car the check engine light came on. I went to the dealer and they stated that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced, but gave me no further information on the issue. I don't see why the whole part needed to be replaced especially since nothing has prompted this issue. I opted out of the replacement that would have costed me $1000 and change since the car works just fine, but now I drive in fear that it will die on me for an issue the dealer had no details on. I hope this will open an investigation on the vehicle to try and found out why exactly my car is experiencing this issue when it has been taken care of since I drove it off the lot.

Filed Sep 21, 2019 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 80,883 miles · OH

Started 2015 chevy trax in driveway and it started idling very rough. Car was working fine the previous day and had not been started / driven since. Left for work and car was jerking, loosing power and would not accelerate. Turned around and returned to house so dad could look at it and sister drove me to work in her car. Dad's comments: drove car to advanced auto parts, approx. 2 miles, where they checked the battery, starter and alternator. Battery / starter checked ok, alternator checked out as bad. *attempted* to drive back home and experienced same problems as daughter. Car was idling rough, was unable to accelerate, traction control light came on, check engine light came on. Pulled off the road, shut off car, waited a few moments and restarted. Check engine light stayed solidly on. Turned onto main highway and was unable to accelerate. Car started shaking and smell of burning oil was present. Check engine light was "flashing" since I was 1/4 mile or less from the house, I was able to limp the car home and called dealership. Vehicle was towed and is currently sitting at mcclusky chevrolet in kings auto mall, which is where the car was purchased used in jan 2019. Onstar sent 4 messages: one was service interlock braking system, two were regarding the traction control system and one was for the exhaust emissions system. Note: this is the 5th time the car has been taken in for major repairs since january 2019 (when purchased) and the 2nd time in 2 months it had to be towed in. Last time was jul 29, 2019 for failing brakes. Others have reported these exact same issues here on the site so there are obviously issues with the 2015 chevy trax that gm is not addressing.

Filed Sep 10, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 26,000 miles · PA

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.

Filed Aug 16, 2019 · Transmission · 40,510 miles · CT

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. Vehicle would not let me turn the wheels and would not go forward or reverse. Error lights illuminated were malfunction indicator, stabilitrack, park, and power steering light. Chevrolet informed of issue. Chevrolet refused to fix vehicle. Vehicle only has 40,510 miles. Chevrolet refuses to admit it has a problem with transmissions or power steering in these vehicles. I am lucky I was able to make it into a parking lot and not run into anyone or anything. *as the consumer stated the problem was the engine control module which was replaced with a new part.

Filed Aug 3, 2019 · 70,328 miles · OH

I was driving my 2015 chev trax and all of a sudden the vehicle started idling very rough and I was not able to accelarate. When I would push on the accelarator 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. They advised that I immediately take it to the dealership and on the way there the check engine light came on and the vehicle died. I sat for a minute and restarted and drove it into the dealership. The service person said I should have turned it off and had it towed but I was close to the dealership. Onstar sent me 3 messages: two were regarding the traction control system and one was for the exhaust emissions system. As nothing had changed from the previous days this may be a trax issue. I did fill up my gas task a week before but nothing happened during the majority of that week as I drove then veh approx 150 miles after that. Vehicle is currently at jake sweeney chev in tri-county oh

Filed Jul 29, 2019 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 41,909 miles · WI

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. On the drive home in city streets the check engine light came on intermittently and the stability control off light came on. Engine would not shift into a proper gear and drove at close to 3000 RPM instead of the 2000 usual RPM. Rear view camera would not function.

Filed Jun 27, 2019 · Engine · 88,000 miles · NY

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.

Filed Sep 24, 2018 · Acceleration, Electrical · 28,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet trax. While the vehicle was being operated, the instrument cluster failed to display, the accelerator pedal failed to respond, and the steering seized. In addition, the power steering, check engine, and electronic throttle warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to serra chevrolet of southfield (28111 telegraph rd, southfield, mi), but the failures could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired and the failures recurred. The vehicle was towed to feldman chevrolet of livonia (32570 plymouth rd, livonia, mi), but the failures could not be duplicated. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was approximately 28,000.