The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Trax. The vehicle was recently purchased. The contact stated that on three separate occasions, the vehicle lost steering functionality, with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle had not started since the failure. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer; however, the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure.
2015 Chevrolet Trax steering problems
14 complaints (15% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 41,909. 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 14
- of this car's complaints
- 15%
- typical mileage
- 41,909
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
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Chevrolet Trax steering problems in other years
Related recalls
Steering: electric power assist system
- What is wrong
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Buick Encore vehicles manufactured November 27, 2014, to February 24, 2015, and 2015 Chevrolet Trax vehicles manufactured November 18, 2014, to February 17, 2015. The steering column assembly housing may contact the power steering printed circuit board causing the circuit board to wear.
- Risk
- The circuit board wear may cause a sudden loss of electric power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the steering column assembly, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 24, 2015. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1‑800‑521‑7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020. GM's number for this recall is 15168.
Recall number 15V146000 · Recall details
What 2015 Chevrolet Trax owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Left red light on major hwy. Car stuck in first gear. Took MI turn around and no power steering. Limped home in first gear. Internet says there was a recall for 2014-15 Trax for same problems; Dealer says there's not, and told me to drive it there in 1st gear to check it out !
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!
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Trax. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel occasionally seized. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, and the contact was informed that the vehicle was operating as intended. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the same local dealer, where a software update was performed, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was contacted and opened a case. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Trax. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving 55 MPH, the vehicle experienced a loss of power of steering assist. Additionally, the vehicle stalled. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 15V146000 (Steering). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 97,000.
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.
I have been sent a pretty egregious recall by gm. I made an appointment with the dealer I purchased the car from. Dealership told me they had to order the part. It's been a month. When I went to the dealership, they said the part was not in. Meanwhile, my friend had her recall fixed there. This is regarding a joint in one or both front lower control arms that can separate your tires from the vehicle. Pretty scary, but I am getting nowhere with the chevrolet people. I call every day. How can you help me ?
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.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet trax. The contact stated that the electric power steering failed to function and the steering wheel vibrated abnormally. The federal safety agency campaign number: 15v146000 (steering) was referenced. The dealer (central chevrolet, 3207 stadium blvd, jonesboro, ar 72404, (870) 394-5007) and the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was not available.
Questions about the 2015 Chevrolet Trax steering
Does the 2015 Chevrolet Trax have steering problems?
Owners have filed 14 complaints about the steering of the 2015 Chevrolet Trax, 15% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2015 Chevrolet Trax steering problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 41,909 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2015 Chevrolet Trax steering?
Yes, 1 recall: 15V146000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Chevrolet Trax have bad steering?
The Chevrolet Trax model years with the most steering complaints are 2017 (19 complaints), 2019 (16 complaints) and 2015 (14 complaints).
Other 2015 Chevrolet Trax problems
Electrical 23Engine 23Transmission 18Airbags 12Brakes 8Suspension 7Fuel system 6Acceleration 5Body 5Seat belts 5Driver assistance 3Wheels 2Lights 1Visibility 1
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